While not entirely censorship-free, the YouTube alternatives below differ in what they will and will not censor. For example, while PeerTube and instances are not fully decentralized, it is a federated platform that prioritizes user privacy and free speech.
On YouTube I got a takedown “strike” for “medical misinformation” due, as far as I can tell, to my automated news headlines system reading headlines from the CDC which were later contradicted by a change in policy from the CDC about weather masks are effective. The official source contradicted the official source and so they punished me for posting what was true on the day I published. So Orwellian. Screw that. SO, here are some YouTube alternative links, along with their brief descriptions:
1. Dailymotion: A video-streaming site available worldwide in 183 languages, offering a wide range of video content without censorship. (https://www.dailymotion.com/)
2. Vimeo: Known for high-quality videos and artistic content, Vimeo is a platform that prefers meaningful content. (https://vimeo.com/)
3. Metacafe: A basic video-sharing platform that hosts a variety of content. (https://www.metacafe.com/)
4. DTube: A decentralized video platform powered by blockchain technology, providing a space to download and watch videos without censorship. (https://d.tube/)
5. Bitchute: An uncensored video platform with a focus on free speech. (https://www.bitchute.com/)
6. Odysee: An open-source video-sharing website built on a blockchain-based file-sharing and payment network, offering a decentralized alternative to YouTube. (https://odysee.com/)
7. Rumble: A video platform known for its lack of censorship, offering an alternative to YouTube. (https://rumble.com/)
8. LBRY: A decentralized platform for sharing and publishing digital content. (https://lbry.com/)
9. Veoh: A video-sharing website that allows users to upload, share, and view videos. (http://www.veoh.com/)
10. Twitch: While primarily known for gaming, Twitch also hosts a variety of other content, including live streams and videos. (https://www.twitch.tv/)
11. 9GAG TV: A platform known for hosting entertaining and humorous content. (https://tv.9gag.com/)
12. The Internet Archive: An archive of documentaries, movies, and videos that offers a wide range of content. (https://archive.org/details/movies)
13. PeerTube: An open-source and decentralized video platform that uses peer-to-peer technology to decrease the load on individual servers. (https://joinpeertube.org/)
14. TILVids: A donation-based video community working to build an ad-free, curated edutainment video experience. (https://tilvids.com)
15. RebellionGlobal: An ad-free, censorship-resistant video library for Extinction Rebellion, with an account for every national group, hosted on renewable energy-powered infrastructure. (https://tube.rebellion.global)
16. BassPistol: Video platform for the Underground Artists sharing their music under free license. (https://v.basspistol.org/)
17. ShareTube: A peertube instance advocating for sharing Creative Commons videos utilizing open source platforms. Share — thru Creative Commons & the nature of federation that automatically shares to other servers for tube enjoyment & inspiration. (https://share.tube)
18. SpuddTube: an ActivityPub-federated video streaming platform using P2P directly in your web browser. (https://peer.lukeog.com)
19. PeerTube.be: A self-funded PeerTube instance primarily for European users (https://p.eertu.be)
20. KumiTube: Kumi Systems free public service. Our staff moderates on server infrastructure they pay for. Not planning to display ads of any kind. (https://kumi.tube)
21. Minds: You can post videos, blogs, images, and even set statuses on Minds. You can also securely message and video chat with groups or friends. Trending feeds and hashtags allow you to discover articles of your interest. (https://www.minds.com)
22. Flickr: While primarily a photo-sharing platform, Flickr also allows users to upload and share videos, focusing on creative content.(https://www.flickr.com/)
23. CloutHub: A social media platform that includes video sharing, allowing users to post videos and engage with communities focused on various topics. (https://clouthub.com/)
24. DLive: A decentralized live streaming platform built on blockchain technology, allowing users to share live video content and earn rewards. (https://dlive.tv/)
You can also use the PeerTube instance search engine, sepiasearch.org, to find more instances and explore their content. It’s important to note that while these platforms offer alternatives to YouTube with less censorship, some content on these platforms may be controversial or inaccurate.
