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SkipCut vs Nowly

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SkipCut compared with Nowly
DetailSkipCut logo SkipCutNowly logo Nowly
What it doesBrowser-based YouTube ad blocker with background play, no installation required Discord Rich Presence for any website
StageStartup Startup
Founded2025 2026
Based inNot given FR
Pricing modelFree Free
PricingCompletely free with no registration, no subscription, and no hidden charges. Not given
Key features
  • Ad blocking for all YouTube ads including pre-roll, mid-roll, and overlay ads
  • Background audio playback on iOS and Android
  • Playlist support with full ad-free playback
  • Video downloading in high quality
  • Dark mode and light mode themes
  • Support for 8K and 4K video quality
  • DJ Mode for mixing and crossfading two YouTube videos
  • Sleep timer to automatically pause videos after a preset duration
  • Browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Chromium-based browsers
  • Desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Library of installable presence scripts
  • Automatic updates of title, artwork, and playback state
  • Local processing with no servers involved
  • Optional analytics disabled by default
  • Signed official presences verified before distribution
  • Support for 50 presences in the library
  • Custom activity creation for unlisted platforms
What makes it different
  • Works on all devices without installation or account creation, including iPhones and devices where browser extensions cannot be installed
  • Uses YouTube's official embed player, making it impossible for YouTube to detect or block unlike browser extensions
  • Completely free with no hidden charges, funded by community support and ethical partnerships rather than user data
  • All viewing history stored locally in browser with zero server-side access or data collection
  • Simpler alternative to Vanced and ReVanced that requires no APK, patching, or technical setup
  • Local bridge design using dedicated desktop app for direct Discord connection
  • Installable presence library grows independently without requiring extension updates
  • Open source code allows community contributions and custom presence creation
  • No ads or subscriptions; optional donations support development
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)21 −1 (down) since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)2220
Referring domains (Majestic)12315

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