YouTube是观看电影、学习新技能以及在工作任务之间浪费时间观看有趣视频的好地方。然而，YouTube并不完美。广告变得越来越混乱，不断建议您不感兴趣的视频的算法可能会让您感到紧张。
如果您对YouTube感到沮丧，这里有一些替代网站在某种程度上都比YouTube更好。
更好的(How it’s better)方法：更适合快速娱乐或让您的注意力从工作或学习(work or studies)中解脱出来。
如果您只是想快速分散注意力并且不想在几个小时内陷入“ YouTube 漏洞”，那么与 YouTube 相比， (YouTube hole)TikTok可能是一个更好的视频网站(video site)。你会在TikTok(TikTok)上找到喜剧短片、对口型视频、才艺展示以及一些非常奇怪的舞蹈片段。这些视频最好的部分是它们都很短——最长 60 秒。
TikTok 仍处于最流行的高峰期(peak popularity)，因此您在使用该应用程序时永远不会耗尽娱乐。它也非常多样化。作为十年来下载量排名第 7 的移动应用程序，您一定会遇到各种国际趋势，甚至可能在滚动浏览剪辑时学到一些东西。
如何更好(How it’s better)：在移动设备上观看视频比YouTube更好。(YouTube)
如果您更喜欢在智能手机而不是计算机上观看视频，IGTV（或Instagram TV）会更方便，因为它已集成到您可能已经使用 的Instagram中。(Instagram)
视频的未来是移动的，IGTV上的所有视频都是垂直和全屏的。您可以通过Instagram 应用程序(Instagram app)、您关注的帐户和使用您的Instagram 供稿(Instagram feed)浏览它们，其中会自动播放建议的IGTV 视频(IGTV videos)。这些视频主要由Instagram 内容(Instagram content)创建者制作，长度各不相同——未经验证的帐户最长为 15 分钟，由经过验证的 IG 用户上传的视频最长为 60 分钟。
更好的地方(How it’s better)：它带有多个系列的Facebook Originals，并显示Facebook的资金。
(Facebook Watch)当谈到YouTube替代品时， (YouTube)Facebook Watch通常会被忽视，但这种流媒体服务值得您关注。Facebook Watch是免费的，并且有大量令人兴奋的视频内容(video content)。
与YouTube一样，您将获得基于您的兴趣和Facebook 个人资料(Facebook profile)的视频列表。虽然对内容进行分类更加困难，因为没有订阅频道的选项，但有一点让Facebook Watch比YouTube 更出色——Facebook Originals(YouTube – Facebook Originals)。它们是由Facebook制作和资助的节目和系列节目。
Facebook Originals的质量会让您大吃一惊。其中一些系列以(series feature)知名演员为主角，并有完整电视节目的预算。类型也多种多样：您可以在Facebook Watch上找到从喜剧到真人秀到纪录片的任何内容。
如何更好(How it’s better)：支持 360 度视频。
即使您是YouTube 的忠实用户(YouTube user)，您也可能以前听说过Vimeo。事实上，大多数YouTube 内容(YouTube content)创作者的职业生涯都是从Vimeo开始的。该网站是最早支持高清内容(high-definition content)的视频网站之一，并且仍然迎合专业人士而非业余用户。
最重要的是，Vimeo支持 360 度视频格式(video format)。因此，无论您是想观看 360 度视频还是上传自己的视频，Vimeo 视频(Vimeo video)播放器都可以让您两者兼得。
如何更好(How it’s better)：更适合游戏视频。
Twitch是一个视频托管网站，专门提供游戏玩家和网络体育比赛的直播视频。创作者使用Twitch进行流媒体播放，因此您可以在平台上找到 DJ 集、艺术家的现场直播、烹饪直播等。
让Twitch在其他流媒体网站中脱颖而出的一件事是，作为聊天参与者(chat participant)，您可以提出问题并与内容创建者实时互动。
如何更好(How it’s better)：为内容创作者提供更多获利选项。
Dailymotion 可能是我们列表中最接近YouTube竞争对手的结构和内容。(structure and content-wise)它与YouTube(YouTube)几乎同时创建，具有类似的界面，并根据您在网站上观看过的内容为您提供建议视频列表。
但是，作为刚入门的内容创建者，您可能会发现Dailymotion是一个更有利的选择。该网站拥有更灵活的版权政策(copyright policy)，允许您通过广告或付费墙从视频中获利。
如何更好(How it’s better)：YouTube 和 Netflix 的融合。
Crackle是一个在线流媒体平台(streaming platform)，用于观看来自各种网络的电影和电视剧，而这些网络在(TV series)Netflix上是找不到的。Crackle也有其专业品质的原创节目，由著名演员和好莱坞(Hollywood)明星主演。
虽然您不能将(t use) Crackle用作内容制作者(content maker)，但您仍然可以欣赏该网站提供的精选电影和电视节目。
更好的(How it’s better)方法：一个类似 YouTube 的专门用于音乐视频(music videos)的网站。
您可以在Vevo上找到的唯一内容是音乐视频(music videos)。Vevo与(Vevo)YouTube有交易，您经常可以在该平台上找到Vevo 视频。(Vevo videos)但是，如果您想将您的音乐与YouTube的广告和其他类型的内容完全隔离开来，请调入Vevo并一个接一个地欣赏您最喜欢的音乐片段。
更好的(How it’s better)方法：非常适合学习和查找用于研究的旧视频。
虽然YouTube有数百万个关于任何可以想象的主题的视频，但Internet 档案馆(Internet Archive)在历史和教育内容方面比YouTube更好。(YouTube)除了视频和电影，它还提供免费的音乐、书籍甚至软件。
如果您正在为您的研究论文寻找旧的(research paper)新闻报道(news report)或纪录片，但似乎无法在YouTube 上(YouTube)找到，请在放弃之前 在Internet 存档中查找。(Internet Archive)
更好的(How it’s better)方法：更适合拓宽您的视野，一次进行一次TED 演讲(TED Talk)。
YouTube 非常适合学习，但很容易淹没在没有任何教育价值的娱乐内容中。(entertainment content)在TED上，您能找到的唯一类型的内容是由专业人士和业余爱好者就不同主题的数以千计的TED演讲录音。(TED)
如果你决心向政治、科学、设计、技术等各个领域的其他专家学习，TED是一个更好的自学平台。
更好的(How it’s better)方法：使您能够为您的视频赚取一些加密货币。
D.Tube代表分散管(Decentralized Tube)。这是YouTube(YouTube)的一个版本，视频不是托管在一个服务器上，而是由于该网站使用的STEEM 区块(STEEM) 链而分散的。(blockchain)
D.Tube上的内容创作者通过他们的热门视频赚取STEEM 加密货币。(STEEM cryptocurrency)当你在D.Tube上浏览时，你甚至可以看到每个视频获得了多少加密货币，而不是像在YouTube 上(YouTube)那样的观看次数。
如何更好(How it’s better)：让您对托管和上传的内容有更多的自由。
PeerTube是YouTube的另一个去中心化版本。这是一个视频托管网站，您可以使用它在线上传您的单一视频。您还可以利用他们的点对点系统(peer-to-peer system)并创建一个服务器来托管您的内容。
该服务器称为实例(instance)。在PeerTube 上(PeerTube)，您可以找到不同的主题实例，这些实例将引导您到不同的站点，其中的视频都围绕一个主题或流派(theme or genre)，如纪录片或生态。每个实例都由不同的管理员管理，使PeerTube成为一个由小型独立视频托管商组成的网络，可以自由控制其内容。
是时候放弃 YouTube 了吗？(Is It Time to Ditch YouTube?)
在流媒体或视频平台方面，除了 YouTube 之外，还有许多其他选择。我们收集了以某种方式比 YouTube 更好的最好的。
如果您知道我们遗漏的任何其他比YouTube更好的网站，请在下面的评论部分分享。(YouTube)
12 Video Sites That Are Better Than YouTube
YouTube is a great place to watch movies, learn new skills, and waste sоme time watching funny videos in between work tasks. However, YouTube isn’t perfect. It’s becoming more cluttered with ads, and the algorithm that keeps suggesting videos you’re not interested in might be getting on your nerves.
If you’re getting frustrated with YouTube, here are some alternative sites that are each better than YouTube in one way or another.
How it’s better: More suitable for quick entertainment or taking your mind off your work or studies.
If you’re just looking for a quick distraction and don’t want to be sucked into “the YouTube hole” for hours, TikTok might be a better video site compared to YouTube for you. You’ll find comedy shorts, lip-sync videos, talent displays, as well as some pretty weird dancing clips on TikTok. The best part about these videos is that they’re all short – 60 seconds max.
TikTok is still at its peak popularity, so you’ll never run out of entertainment while you’re on the app. It’s incredibly diverse too. Being the 7th most downloaded mobile app of the decade, you’re bound to come across all sorts of international trends and might even learn something while you’re scrolling through the clips.
How it’s better: Better than YouTube for watching videos on mobile.
If you prefer watching your videos on a smartphone rather than your computer, IGTV (or Instagram TV) is more convenient since it’s integrated into Instagram that you probably already use.
The future of video is mobile, and all videos on IGTV are vertical and full screen. You can browse them through the Instagram app, on the accounts you follow and using your Instagram feed, where the suggested IGTV videos play automatically. The videos are mostly made by Instagram content creators and vary in length – up to 15 mins for unverified accounts and up to 60 mins for those uploaded by verified IG users.
How it’s better: It comes with Facebook Originals with several series and shows that Facebook funds.
Facebook Watch is normally overlooked when it comes to YouTube alternatives, but this streaming service deserves your attention. Facebook Watch is free and has a ton of exciting video content.
Like YouTube, you’ll get a list of videos based on your interests and your Facebook profile. While it’s more difficult to sort through the content, since there’s no option to subscribe to channels, there’s one thing that makes Facebook Watch stand out as better than YouTube – Facebook Originals. They’re shows and series produced and funded by Facebook.
The quality of Facebook Originals will surprise you. Some of these series feature well-known actors and have budgets for full-length TV shows. The genres are also diverse: you can find anything from comedy to reality shows to documentaries on Facebook Watch.
How it’s better: Supports 360-degree videos.
Even if you’re a sworn YouTube user, you’ve probably heard of Vimeo before. In fact, most of the YouTube content creators started their careers on Vimeo. This site was among the first video sites to support high-definition content and still caters to professionals over amateur users.
On top of that, Vimeo supports a 360-degree video format. So whether you want to watch 360-degree videos or upload your own, the Vimeo video player allows you to do both.
How it’s better: Better for gaming videos.
Twitch is a video hosting site that specializes in live streaming videos of gamers and cybersport competitions. Creators use Twitch for streaming, so you can find DJ sets, live broadcasts from artists, cooking streams, and more on the platform.
One thing that makes Twitch stand out among other streaming sites is that as a chat participant, you can ask questions and interact with the content creators in real-time.
How it’s better: More monetization options for content creators.
Dailymotion is probably the closest to YouTube’s rival structure and content-wise on our list. It was created around the same time as YouTube was, has a similar interface, and offers you a list of suggested videos based on what you’ve already watched on the site.
However, as a content creator just getting started, you might find Dailymotion a more favorable option. The site has a more flexible copyright policy and allows you to monetize your videos through ads or a paywall.
How it’s better: A blend of YouTube and Netflix.
Crackle is an online streaming platform to watch movies and TV series from various networks that you won’t find on Netflix. Crackle also has its original shows of professional quality, starring famous actors and Hollywood stars.
While you can’t use Crackle as a content maker, you can still enjoy a decent selection of movies and TV shows that the site offers.
How it’s better: A YouTube-like site exclusively for music videos.
The only content you’ll find on Vevo is music videos. Vevo has a deal with YouTube, and you can often find Vevo videos on the platform. However, if you want to completely isolate your music from YouTube’s ads and other types of content, tune into Vevo and enjoy your favorite music clips one after another.
How it’s better: Great for studying & finding old videos for research.
While YouTube has millions of videos on any topic imaginable, the Internet Archive is better than YouTube for historical and educational content. Aside from videos and movies, it also has music, books, and even software available for free.
If you’re looking for an old news report or a documentary for your research paper and can’t seem to find it on YouTube, look for it on the Internet Archive before giving up.
How it’s better: Better for broadening your horizons, one TED Talk at a time.
YouTube is great for learning, but it’s easy to drown in entertainment content that doesn’t provide any educational value. On TED, the only type of content you’ll find are thousands of recorded TED talks by professionals and amateurs on a diverse number of topics.
If you’re determined to learn from other experts in various fields like politics, science, design, technology, and more, TED is a better platform to educate yourself.
How it’s better: Gives you the ability to earn some crypto for your videos.
D.Tube stands for Decentralized Tube. It’s a version of YouTube, where instead of being hosted on one server, the videos are decentralized thanks to the STEEM blockchain that the site is using.
The content creators on D.Tube earn STEEM cryptocurrency for their popular videos. When you browse on D.Tube, you can even see how much crypto each video has earned instead of the number of views like on YouTube.
How it’s better: Gives you more freedom over the content you host and upload.
PeerTube is another decentralized version of YouTube. It’s a video hosting site that you can use for uploading your singular videos online. You can also take advantage of their peer-to-peer system and create a server that will host your content.
This server is referred to as an instance. On PeerTube, you can find different themed instances that will lead you to separate sites with the videos all centered around a single theme or genre, like documentaries or ecology. Every instance is moderated by different admins, making PeerTube a network of small independent video hosters with freedom over their content.
Is It Time to Ditch YouTube?
There are many other options aside from YouTube when it comes to streaming or video platforms. We rounded up the best of them that are better than YouTube in one way or another.
If you know of any other better sites than YouTube we left out, share them in the comments section below.
