PeerTube
PeerTube is a free, open-source, and decentralized video-sharing platform that prioritizes user privacy and community control.
Description
PeerTube is a free and open-source video-sharing platform developed by Framasoft, a French non-profit organization. It offers a decentralized alternative to large, centralized platforms like YouTube, prioritizing user privacy and data control. PeerTube allows users to create and host their own video platforms, fostering a network of interconnected instances. This architecture avoids reliance on advertising revenue and tracking practices common to commercial platforms. The platform is designed to be independent, ethical, and promotes community moderation and ownership of content. PeerTube supports multiple languages and offers features such as video upload, sharing, and browsing across the federated network. It is actively developed and maintained by a community of contributors.
Features
Decentralized architecture based on a federated network of instances; Open-source software under a free/libre license; Support for ActivityPub for interaction with other platforms; Uses WebRTC for peer-to-peer streaming; Focus on privacy and avoiding data collection; Community moderation; Multi-lingual support; User-friendly interface.
Benefits
User data privacy and control; No advertising or tracking; Decentralized and resilient infrastructure; Open-source and community-driven development; Fosters independent content creation and community ownership; Interconnection with other PeerTube instances; Supports multiple languages; Enables creation of smaller, niche video platforms; Promotes ethical and transparent practices.
Links
- Home: https://joinpeertube.org/
- Source code: https://github.com/Chocobozzz/PeerTube
Details
- Open Source: ✅
- European: ✅
- Country: FR