PeerTube

PeerTube is a free, open-source tool developed by the French non-profit Framasoft, allowing you to create your own video hosting platform. It provides a direct alternative to centralized services, giving you full control over your content, moderation, and data without relying on ad revenue or user tracking.

The platform is built on a federated model. This means you can run your own independent video site (an "instance") and optionally connect it with others, creating a large, resilient network of shared content. This approach decentralizes video hosting and prevents vendor lock-in, aligning with European principles of data sovereignty.

Key features include:

• Federation: Connect your instance to a wider network for greater reach while maintaining autonomy.
• Peer-to-Peer Streaming: Reduces server bandwidth costs when videos become popular.
• No Ads or Tracking: A privacy-first design that respects your audience.
• Live Streaming: Broadcast events directly to your community using RTMP software like OBS.
• ActivityPub Integration: Channels can be followed from other federated platforms like Mastodon.
• Full Administrative Control: Manage users, set quotas, and customize your instance with plugins and themes.