Private and open-source alternatives to Twitch
5 video platforms rated against the same public privacy criteria as Twitch, with our picks first.
Why look for an alternative?
- Open source: no. Closed source.
- No trackers or telemetry: no. The Android app includes Branch, ComScore, Crashlytics and Sentry.
- No ads or data sales: no. Funded partly by advertising, including targeted ads.
- Independent audit: no. No independent audit is published.
The alternatives
Owncast Grade B
Self-hosted live streaming server with built-in chat, compatible with standard broadcasting software and the fediverse.
Owncast scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the video platforms criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales.
PeerTube Grade C
Federated, self-hostable video platform built on ActivityPub, with peer-to-peer streaming to reduce server load. Videos from any PeerTube server can be watched from any other.
Based in France (Nine Eyes). PeerTube scores 65 out of 100 (grade C) on the video platforms criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales.
Odysee Grade F
Video sharing platform built on the LBRY protocol, with creator tips and memberships paid in credits or money.
Based in the United States (Five Eyes). Odysee scores 15 out of 100 (grade F) on the video platforms criteria. It partly meets open source.
Vimeo Grade F
Video hosting platform for creators and businesses, with ad-free playback, privacy controls, live streaming and video tools sold by subscription.
Based in the United States (Five Eyes). Vimeo scores 10 out of 100 (grade F) on the video platforms criteria. It partly meets no ads or data sales.
Dailymotion Grade F
Ad-supported video sharing platform based in France, with a vertical video feed and an embeddable video player.
Based in France (Nine Eyes). Dailymotion scores 0 out of 100 (grade F) on the video platforms criteria. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales and independent audit.