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With Youtube potentially blocked in Russia, many users are forced to look for alternatives. Currently existing video hosting analogues can be found in the URA.RU material.

vimeo

In terms of functionality, the best analogy for Youtube is the Vimeo service. But it’s worth noting that downloading content is a paid option. It is free for the first 30 days, and then the cost depends on the cloud disk capacity purchased by the user. According to RBC, 250 GB will cost $7 per month and 7 TB will cost $75 per month.

There are no ads on the console, but the entire interface is in English. The service is available for Windows, Android and iOS.

twitch

Twitch is a real-time online streaming platform. Anyone can start broadcasting from their PC. The main advantage of this platform is the ability to communicate instantly with anchors (content creators). People come to this platform to watch another person play popular computer games while chatting with the audience. Plus, anyone can start monetizing their content. Twitch is also available for iOS and Android.

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Peertube is a decentralized free video hosting network based on P2P principles. It allows users to upload, create, search and comment on video content. Each Peertube server can independently host any number of videos and integrate with other servers so that users can watch videos in a single user interface.

Digital tube

The DTube platform contains confidential information about each video, which is stored in the blockchain and cannot be forged or deleted. Therefore, on the video hosting site, the user will not be able to view the entire video; he will only find general information about the video. Additionally, the service allows you to monetize your content and make money in cryptocurrency. The interface is almost identical to YouTube.

rumble

The Rumble video platform has only recently appeared on the market and its functionality is very similar to YouTube. Hosted users can live stream, watch videos on a variety of topics, create their own channels and monetize their content. The only difference is that the platform interface is only available in English.

Vidley

VidLii is a little-known video platform with an interface that isn’t exactly modern and is a bit reminiscent of websites from the 2000s. You can download content, rate other people’s videos and share them for free. The entire service is conducted in English.

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On the home page you can find video recommendations. Also divided into thematic groups. Users can watch movies and news. Content can be monetized, hence the ad creative. Content creators can upload video files up to 2 GB in size, 1080 pixels in resolution, and up to one hour in length. In addition, users can also watch videos previously blocked by YouTube management on the platform.

bitch

On the Bitchute video service, users can choose to delay viewing of streaming broadcasts and receive notifications about new videos on selected channels. Bitchute has a similar feature to YouTube in that it has a section with previously watched videos. The interface is in English and is very convenient for managing subscriptions.

Rutub

The most famous Youtube analogue on the Russian market is the video service Rutube, which belongs to the company Gazprom-Media. On the platform, users can find entertainment shows, online broadcasts of TV channels, TV shows, movies and series. Rutube also produces original content in multiple categories: entertainment, humor, sports, esports, education, travel, etc. The service has apps for iOS, Android, HarmonyOS and smart TV platforms.

VK video

The service extends functionality and combines multiple platforms belonging to VK. Recently, the platform has started to develop actively. Any user can find movies and TV series, cartoons and TV shows, and amateur videos. The service also provides personalized content, which is posted on the home page. For content creators, there is an option to stream videos from other hosting sites.