Top 11 YouTube Competitors & Alternatives (2024)

YouTube has approximately 2.70 billion active users as of 2024. With the massive user base, YouTube remains at the top, and dethroning it from the #1 spot might be challenging.  However, some YouTube competitors have been making their way into the market, and by the end of 2024, we expect to see the rise of other platforms, too. 

Many creators are even exploring YouTube alternatives and its competitors. This article will look at emerging platforms that allow you to watch videos or create one without hassle. 

In addition, we will also closely examine the statistics about active visitors on the platform, which will give us a broader picture of how they compete against YouTube. 

So, let’s dive into the details and explore which platform remains the number one competitor and alternative to YouTube.

Top 11 YouTube Alternatives 2024 (Handpicked)

Here is a list of top YouTube Competitors and Alternatives in 2024 to watch out for!

Platform	Number of Users	Target Audience	Link
Twitch	1.73 Billion	Live streamers	Here
Daily Motion	557.08 Million	If you are looking for HD video downloads and streaming without many restrictions,	Here
Patreon	407.26 Million	You can build direct relationships with support and get higher monetization options.	Here
Vimeo	209.4 Million	Creative Professionals	Here
Rumble	134.31 Million	New creators — considering the platform is less saturated and helps you get discovered easily.	Here
BitChute	56.37 Million	Platform to give unfiltered opinions and better monetisations.	Here
TED	10.9 Million	Anyone who is looking to share or receive insightful content.	Here
D-Tube	539.84K	Concerned about privacy and facing demonization issues.	Here
9Gag	365.99K	If you are looking for short, entertaining clips, memes, and gifs.	Here
Vevo	192.8K	Music enthusiasts	Here
Gudsho	Not Available	If you are looking for 4K streaming and prefer an audience rating system. 100% secured platform.	Here

Recently, most users have shown their dissatisfaction with YouTube. For example, NFKRZ expressed his discontent on YouTube, considering they demonetized his entire channel over a silly joke he made in 2014. 

They did not even demonetize that particular video but a whole channel! He further asked his subscribers to show their support by joining his Patreon. 

(You can watch the full video – Here.) 

So, if you, too, are one of the fed YouTubers and looking for a better revenue source, I have handpicked ELEVEN niche-specific YouTube competitors below. 

1. Twitch

Average Number of Visitors	1.73 Billion
Monetization	The 50% of the subscription rate, revenue per 1000 views, and 80% of the $0.01 Bit Extension.
User Rating	4.3/5
Best For	Live streaming – mostly for gamers.

Originated as a video game streaming service focused on eSports tournaments and gameplay.

However, now, Twitch is home to a wide range of content, be it music, lifestyle, art, etc. You will see a search bar at the top of your screen when you open the website.

On the left side, there are recommended channels, and when you scroll down, you will locate different categories that separate the videos. Overall, I liked the interface. Most of Twitch’s demographic are young males who livestream and earn $3.5 on every 1000 views. 

With the help of monthly affiliate partners and sponsorships, creators can earn more money. 

What makes Twitch different than YouTube?

Regarding streaming specifically, Twitch offers a better experience to both users and creators. Twitch’s proper design helps with low latency, providing a better streaming experience than YouTube.

2. Daily Motion

Average Number of Visitors	557.08 Million
Monetization	Ad revenue, and every time someone views your video.
User Rating	4.4/5
Best For	Downloading HD or streaming HD videos. Unlike YouTube, you can host videos on the platform without any restrictions or guidelines.

Daily Motion and YouTube were launched nearly simultaneously in 2005, so the former is considered YouTube’s oldest competitor. The platform allows you to download videos in HD. If you upload your video, you can do it by selecting the top-right “upload” menu. 

Navigating the website is simple, considering you get a search bar at the top of your screen. You can locate the popular channels on the left side, and scrolling the feed shows you different videos you might like. 

What makes DailyMotion different than YouTube?

Unlike YouTube, Daily Motion does not require a lot of qualifications before the monetization gets activated. The creator must sign up on the platform and upload the videos for up to 60 minutes with a resolution limit of 720. 

Depending on the engagement of your uploaded videos, you get paid. 

On the other hand, unlike YouTube, Daily Motion does not have access to your information. So, considering the privacy quotient, Daily Motion is better than YouTube.

3. Patreon

Average Number of Visitors	407.26 Million
Monetization	Subscription Plans and Commission.
User Rating	4.1/5
Best For	You can build direct relationships with supporters and share exclusive, uncensored content.

The homepage of Patreon is visually pleasing: when I moved the cursor, there was a fragment of the portion that revealed a video clip. At the top of the screen, you will see four categories: Creators, Features, Pricing, and Resources. 

Upon clicking on either of these categories, a new window displaying their subtypes opens. 

(Or you can click on the small magnifying glass that helps you find your desired creator.)

So, considering Patreon’s clean interface, navigating the platform was simple. 

What Makes Patreon Different Than YouTube?

Compared to YouTube, Patreon’s price structure for creators is much more feasible. For instance, you get to choose between three subscription plans – and depending on the membership, you get set payment processing fees. 

In addition, the commission range is between 5% to 12%. So, overall, creators are developing a direct relationship with their supporters and earning much better than what YouTube offers.

4. Vimeo

Average Number of Visitors	209.4 Million
Monetization	Set the price for individual videos and get 75% off each purchase.
User Rating	4.6/5
Best For	Creators and Business Owners

Vimeo was launched a year before YouTube by a pair of filmmakers. The platform appeals to creators, photographers, ad agents, musicians, etc. So far, users love the video streaming platform for its ad-free and high-resolution (4k Ultra HD) interface. 

In fact, interacting on Vimeo is simple due to its sharing, liking, and commenting features. 

So, if you are looking to upload your videos, Vimeo is hands-down a better competitor for YouTube.

What makes Vimeo different than YouTube?

Unlike YouTube’s unreliable ad-revenue system, Vimeo viewers can purchase the videos and directly creators with a 75% share — Vimeo handles the rest of the transaction. 

You do not need to depend on how many views you are getting or the traffic you garner. In that case, Vimeo is better than YouTube. However, considering Vimeo’s limited size – max 5GB weekly upon paid plans, YouTube takes the lead with its 128 GB storage.

5. Rumble

Average Number of Visitors	134.31 Million
Monetization	The 60% ad revenue and the 10% subscription-based revenue. Meanwhile, the rest of the percentage goes to the platform.
User Rating	4.2/5
Best For	New Creators as the platform is less saturated and helps get discovered easily.  The monetization opportunities are better and far more than YouTube.

Between 2020 and 2021, the viewership of Rumble skyrocketed from 1.6 Million to 31.9 Million. 

The platform is similar to YouTube’s easy-to-use interface and access to previously watched videos and subscriptions. Rumble’s algorithm monitors your interests based on your search history and engagement and thus offers you personalized recommendations. 

Like YouTube, you can share videos, advertise, and build community overall.

What makes Rumble different than YouTube?

In terms of monetizing opportunities, Rumble gives you better opportunities that are helpful for smaller creators. The streaming experience is 4k and 8k on Rumble, unlike YouTube’s at most 4k resolution. 

Discovering creators/ videos is much easier on Rumble than on YouTube’s cut-throat environment. Lastly, where YouTube promotes mainstream views, Rumble counters them.

6. BitChute

Average Number of Visitors	56.37 Million
Monetization	Paypal links, Cryptocurrency, and Subscribestar.
User Rating	3.8/ 4
Best For	You can share and view uncensored content.

The video hosting platform is viral among creators and viewers because it is less restrictive. This helps users be more vocal about their viewpoints about controversial things — which are sometimes simply conspiracy theories.

As far as the interface goes, BitChute highly resembles the early era of YouTube and offers basic features like subscribing to channels, sharing, commenting, and liking. Overall, I like the abundance of content, and no much you keep scrolling, the videos will keep popping up!

What Makes BitChute Different Than YouTube?

BitChute is a decentralized platform that lifts off the severe censorship YouTubers face. Instead, the creators of BitChute have more liberty to post their honest viewpoints. 

This can sometimes promote false information/ hate speech, considering the moderation on the platform is not super strict. Lastly, unlike YouTube’s ad revenue system, BitChute creators can monetize their videos through PayPal links, Subscribestar, and Cryptocurrency.

7. TED

TED Ideas Worth Spreading is an insightful platform that lets creators share their journey and, in return, motivate viewers to do better. Scrolling through the interface, you will observe that the website is divided into Newest Talks, Trending, Countdown, and more categories. 

You get access to audio and personalized playlists along with the video content.

Average Number of Visitors	10.9 Million
Monetization	The platform earns through conference fees and sponsorships. (However, creators share their experience for free.)
User Rating	3.5/5
Best For	Gaining and Sharing insightful information.

What Makes TED Different Than YouTube?

Although YouTube has a playlist feature, TED’s playlists are created on their own and have a little bit of a Spotify feel—wrapped in a playlist in one. On the other hand, TED offers more expert-led inspirational content compared to YouTube’s wide range of niches. 

The formatting of both platforms differs, too. For instance, TED focuses on 18 minutes or less of stand-up insightful content, whereas YouTube does not follow any specific format. 

Lastly, TED is a not-for-profit platform. Therefore, creators share their knowledge for free, and the platform’s only revenue is through collaborations, sponsorships, or conference fees. 

8. D-Tube

Average Number of Visitors	539.84K
Monetization	Earning activates strictly on the basis of the number of views and likes you get. Cryptocurrency.
User Rating	3.5/5
Best For	If you are facing monetization or censorship issues. Privacy concerns individuals and Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Enthusiasts.

In terms of interface, D-Tube is nearly identical to YouTube. You get the search bar at the top of your screen and the list of categories located on the left side, and upon scrolling down, you get different sub-sections that target Hot videos, Trending Videos, and New Videos.

The platform is heavy on privacy, so if you are concerned about your account getting hacked or data getting stolen, rest assured that D-Tube is safer. On the other hand, there is no such thing as an algorithm, and you have free will to stream whatever you like. 

What makes D-Tube different than YouTube?

Unlike YouTube’s centralized server, D-Tube’s videos get uploaded on the blockchain, which reduces the probability of your channel getting hacked. 

Unlike YouTube, you can earn the revenue in Cryptocurrency. 

9. 9Gag

Average Number of Visitors	365.99K
Monetization	No direct monetization for creators. However, the platform earns revenue by running ads.
User Rating	3/5
Best For	You can share memes, gifs, and short fun videos. You can also share your situations in discussion boards — ask 9Gag.

Regarding the interface, 9Gag looks similar to the Instagram feed. As you scroll through the homepage, the posts are segregated based on categories like WTF, Humor, Latest News, etc. At the top of your screen, you can see four categories:

Home, Top, Trending, Fresh, and Ask Gag. You see search history, sign-up option, and additional interest on the left side. On second thought, the 9Gag interface also seems similar to Reddit and Tumblr. Either way, navigating the platform requires no expert knowledge.

What makes 9Gag different than YouTube?

Primarily, YouTube does not have a public forum like 9Gag, where each category is a community. (Similar to Reddit.) As you scroll through the page, you can spot different posts discussing their sharing their situation in niches like Random, Anime & Manga, and so on.

In addition, the content is fun-focused and easy to consume (memes, GIFs, and short videos), whereas YouTube focuses on a wide range of video content. YouTube’s purpose is to provide insightful value. On the other hand, 9Gag’s point of view is to make you laugh. 

10. Vevo

Average Number of Visitors	192.8K
Monetization	Vevo’s ad revenue benefits the record label rather than the artist.
User Rating	4/5
Best For	Discovering and promoting artists. You can upload high-quality music video videos and earn money by running ads.

Launched in 2009, Vevo is ideal for the music lovers. The platform is tied up with high-end record labels like Sony Entertainment and Universal Music and thus offers the latest music videos from their artists exclusively. 

Remember that Vevo is not a direct competitor to YouTube but a complementary service. 

However, just like YouTube, Vevo’s revenue process is also ad-generation. 

Additionally, you get curated playlists and music recommendations tailored to your taste. Plus, the content on the platform is original and focuses on promoting the artist by showing you their live performances, behind-the-scenes, and so on.

What makes Vevo different than YouTube?

Vevo is in official partnership with specific record labels, so it promotes its artists more. In contrast, YouTube supports all kinds of creators. Vevo is more dedicated to musical niche, whereas YouTube focuses on all types of content. 

Vevo’s monetization benefits the record label. Meanwhile, YouTube’s monetization helps the channel’s creator. Overall, Vevo is better for you if your dedicated niche is music and you own a record label or at least some shares. 

11. Gudsho

Average Number of Visitors	Not Available
Monetization	Creators can earn through pay-per-view, direct sales, advertisements, and subscription plans.
User Rating	4.43/5
Best For	4k streaming experience, inviting marketers and broadcasting. If you prefer an audience rating system. 100% secured platform.

The video monetization platform primarily caters to content creators. Just like YouTube, you get a search bar where you can put the channel name or the video you are looking for.

Considering the neat interface, the categories are segregated in the All, Watch, Learn, and Listen sections. As you scroll down, the first thing you will see is trending now, followed by Award-winning gems and Marketing & Tech. 

Gudsho Highlights:

• Uploading the video is more straightforward through the drag and drop button.
• You can save your time and, in return, boost productivity by importing and exporting files in bulk. 
• Adaptive Bitrate Streaming helps you stream the video without buffering.
• Creators can private their channels, which helps shift focus entirely on themselves.
• Creators have multiple revenue models, such as TVOD, SVOD, etc.

What makes Gudsho different than YouTube?

Irrespective of not signing up on YouTube, the platform has no dead-end. 

However, after two scrolls with Gudsho, you reach the page’s end, which clearly shows that despite the video hosting, Gudsho is still somewhere on a website. 

On the other hand, Gudsho offers a rating system for its audience, which I have yet to see on YouTube. It also provides a rent and gift option – although YouTube lets you rent movies, I have not seen the gift feature on YouTube yet.

Reasons Behind YouTube’s Decline

YouTube has been in the game since 2005. However, after nearly two decades of run-through, the platform cannot meet users’ needs. Hence, portion by portion, YouTube’s 112.09 Billion users are slowly shifting to other streaming platforms, such as TikTok or Instagram. 

So, the following are some of the reasons why the video streaming platform is closer to its downfall:-

• Younger audiences are highly inclined toward TikTok.

6 The older audience that grew up with YouTube has quit posting or is no longer interested in mindless streaming. (Again, Instagram reels and TikTok benefit from users’ dropping attention span.)

• Compared to its competitors, there needs to be more personalized algorithms.

• Disabled Monetisation with the recent Google update. (If YouTube believes your content does not fit its guidelines or policies, the moderate team will strip away your monetization rights.)

Conclusion: Which Is Your Favourite Alternative?

Considering YouTube’s recent over-saturated and increasingly user-adverse environment, it’s only natural for creators and viewers to opt for decent YouTube Competitors. I have curated a hand-picked list of each platform serving a different niche.

So, let me sum it up by giving you my 3 best recommendations: 

• Rumble: Much better monetization and discovering opportunities than YouTube.
• Vimeo: Instead of waiting for 1000 subscribers or particular views, you can earn 75% share after purchasing your video. 
• Twitch: If your niche is live streaming games, then Twitch offers excellent monetization compared to YouTube.

BONUS PICK: 

• BitChute is the audience’s favorite substitute for YouTube, considering the abundance of available content. Additionally, you can monetize your videos by adding PayPal links, Cryptocurrency, and Subscribestar. 

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