Apple's browser for Mac, iPhone and iPad, focused on privacy and efficiency
Safari is Apple's web browser, built on the WebKit engine and included with macOS, iOS and iPadOS. It relies on iCloud to sync tabs, bookmarks and passwords, limits cross-site tracking with Intelligent Tracking Prevention, and supports Tab Groups, profiles and Safari Web Extensions distributed through the App Store. It is tuned for energy efficiency on Apple hardware.
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- alternatives
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- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Energy efficient on Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Intelligent Tracking Prevention limits cross-site tracking
- Seamless iCloud sync of tabs, bookmarks and passwords
Cons
- Only available on Apple devices
- Smaller extension catalog than Chrome or Firefox
- Some web features arrive later than in other browsers
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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