However, even if you are concerned about this, Freetube is a more convenient option which can use its own local API similar to how Newpipe does it while still keeping a nice interface with subscription management and such.
…yes, but freetube is actually comparable to the featureset of newpipe, piped, or invidious.
You’re approaching this as a confrontation when it isn’t one. You listed two players which are not necessarily replacements for a desktop user who wants subscription management and such, so I provided one which does.
That’s exactly what I said.
You only mentioned newpipe and mpv…
…yes, but freetube is actually comparable to the featureset of newpipe, piped, or invidious.
You’re approaching this as a confrontation when it isn’t one. You listed two players which are not necessarily replacements for a desktop user who wants subscription management and such, so I provided one which does.