YouTube is the third most visited website and therefore undoubtedly the dominant platform for viewing or publishing free online videos. However, since the platform's guidelines are often revised without prior notice and further complaints are made, dissatisfied users are looking for alternative sites that offer similar content.
There are these Youtube alternatives
Dailymotion
If not YouTube, then maybe Dailymotion . With almost the same layout and video categories as its video streaming rival, if you are a previous YouTube user, you will get used to Dailymotion right away. Unfortunately the video length is limited to 60 minutes. So if you want to upload longer videos, you may have to use another alternative.
DTube
The YouTube alternative DTube is based on blockchain and also has a similar user interface. You can scroll through current, trending, or recently viewed videos on the home screen. There is also the option to save videos to watch later and check out viral content via trending tags. And the best thing about it is: DTube is completely ad-free..
Vimeo
Vimeo does not compete directly with YouTube, but it is certainly an alternative. It was founded by filmmakers, which is why it's more of a platform for creative and artistic content. Vimeo has a great user interface and it definitely surpasses Youtube with its high quality videos. Vimeo is also ad-free. However, if you are looking for funny cat videos, this platform is probably not for you.
Metacafe
Metacafe is a very primitive video platform that is even older than Youtube. It hosts a multitude of videos, all of which are 90 seconds or less long and of relatively low quality compared to other platforms. However, Metacafe ensures that there are no duplicate videos on the website. It's great for people looking for fun videos, product reviews, or quick guides. As with YouTube, here videos are categorized into entertainment, sports, video games, movies, news, and television. Viewers can also subscribe to channels or view various playlists..
Twitch
Twitch is a popular platform for gamers. Let's Plays are posted online and live broadcasts are streamed here. In contrast to YouTube, you won't find a wide range of different video categories on Twitch, but if you are looking for a strong community and Let's Plays are your thing, you should definitely take a look at Twitch.
