PeerTube
PeerTube is a free, decentralized video platform developed by Framasoft. It allows users to create independent video platforms that connect into a federated network without ads or tracking.
PeerTube is a free and decentralized video platform that empowers users to take control of their videos. Developed by the French non-profit Framasoft, PeerTube offers an alternative to mainstream video platforms by enabling users to create and manage their own video platforms while connecting them into a federated network.
Key Features
- Decentralized & Federated: Create independent video platforms that connect into a large, interconnected network of PeerTube instances.
- Ad-Free & Privacy-Focused: No ads, no tracking, and no opaque algorithms. PeerTube respects user privacy and does not collect personal data.
- Community-Driven: Platforms are built, managed, and moderated by their owners, ensuring transparency and autonomy.
- Cross-Platform Discovery: Browse and discover videos from thousands of channels across multiple PeerTube instances in a single interface.
- Mobile App: Access the entire PeerTube network on mobile devices, with offline viewing capabilities.
- Open Source: PeerTube is free software, allowing anyone to host their own instance or contribute to the project.
- Multilingual Support: Available in over 30 languages, with active community translations.
- No Centralized Control: Avoids the monopolistic practices of Big Tech video platforms.
Tech / Self-Hosting
PeerTube is built on modern web technologies and can be self-hosted on your own server. It requires Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Redis. The project provides comprehensive documentation for installation and configuration. PeerTube is designed to be scalable and can be deployed on various hosting providers or personal infrastructure.
PeerTube is developed by Framasoft, a French non-profit organization committed to digital freedom and privacy.