Free DuckDuckGo Browser alternatives

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   Brave

   4.8(662.7K) · App StoreLike

   Brave is an open source browser built on Chromium that blocks ads, trackers and fingerprinting by default through its Shields feature. It stays compatible with Chrome extensions on desktop and adds Brave Search, private windows with Tor, the Leo AI assistant and an opt-in rewards program based on privacy-preserving ads. A VPN and Leo Premium are offered as paid extras.

   12 Brave alternatives

   Pros

   • Blocks ads, trackers and fingerprinting by default
   • Compatible with Chrome extensions on desktop
   • Private windows with Tor built in

   Cons

   • Crypto wallet, rewards and other extras clutter the interface
   • Some sites break when Shields block their scripts

   Cost / License

   FreeOpen source

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   WindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroid

   Features

   AI assistantBuilt-in ad blockerCross-device syncPrivate browsingSupports extensionsTracker blocking

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   Firefox

   4.6(218.2K) · App StoreLike

   Firefox is an open source web browser developed by Mozilla and one of the few major browsers not based on Chromium, running on its own Gecko engine instead. It blocks many trackers by default with Enhanced Tracking Protection, supports extensions on desktop and Android, and syncs bookmarks, passwords and tabs through a Mozilla account. Recent versions add vertical tabs and tab groups.

   11 Firefox alternatives

   Pros

   • Independent Gecko engine, an alternative to Chromium browsers
   • Enhanced Tracking Protection blocks many trackers by default
   • Extensions supported on desktop and Android

   Cons

   • Some sites tested mainly in Chrome may misbehave
   • No extensions on iPhone, where it runs on WebKit

   Cost / License

   FreeOpen source

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   WindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroid

   Features

   Cross-device syncPrivate browsingSupports extensionsTab managementTracker blocking

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   Safari

   4.4(180.6K) · App StoreLike

   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.

   9 Safari alternatives

   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

   Cost / License

   FreeProprietary

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   MaciPhone

   Features

   Cross-device syncPrivate browsingSupports extensionsTab managementTracker blocking

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   LibreWolf

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   LibreWolf is a community-maintained fork of Firefox focused on privacy and user freedom. It removes telemetry and sponsored content, ships with uBlock Origin and hardened privacy settings, defaults to privacy-respecting search engines, and clears cookies and history on exit unless you change it. It is free and open source, available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

   7 LibreWolf alternatives

   Pros

   • Telemetry and sponsored content removed from Firefox
   • Ships with uBlock Origin and hardened privacy settings
   • Keeps compatibility with Firefox add-ons

   Cons

   • Strict defaults, such as clearing cookies on exit, need tweaking
   • Updates can arrive a little after official Firefox releases
   • No mobile version is available

   Cost / License

   FreeOpen source

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   Web Browsers

   Platforms

   WindowsMacLinux

   Features

   Built-in ad blockerPrivate browsingSupports extensionsTracker blocking

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   Google Chrome

   4.7(3.9M) · App StoreLike

   Google Chrome is Google's web browser, built on the open source Chromium project and available on desktop and mobile. It syncs bookmarks, passwords, history and tabs through a Google account, gives access to the large Chrome Web Store extension catalog, and includes tab groups, Incognito mode, a built-in password manager and Gemini AI features in some countries.

   11 Google Chrome alternatives

   Pros

   • Largest extension catalog through the Chrome Web Store
   • Smooth sync of tabs, passwords and history across devices
   • Excellent site compatibility, since most sites are tested on it

   Cons

   • Ties browsing closely to a Google account and its data collection
   • Can be heavy on memory with many tabs open
   • Manifest V3 has weakened ad blockers such as uBlock Origin

   Cost / License

   FreeProprietary

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   Platforms

   WindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroid

   Features

   AI assistantCross-device syncPrivate browsingSupports extensionsTab management

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   Tor Browser

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   Tor Browser is a free, open source browser from the nonprofit Tor Project that sends your traffic through the volunteer-run Tor network, hiding your IP address from the sites you visit and your browsing from your network provider. Based on Firefox ESR, it isolates each site, resists fingerprinting by making users look alike, clears history on exit and can open .onion services.

   7 Tor Browser alternatives

   Pros

   • Hides your IP address by routing traffic through the Tor network
   • Fingerprinting resistance makes users look alike
   • Built-in access to .onion services

   Cons

   • Browsing is noticeably slower because of multi-relay routing
   • Many sites block Tor or show frequent CAPTCHAs
   • No official app for iPhone

   Cost / License

   FreeOpen source

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   Web Browsers

   Platforms

   WindowsMacLinuxAndroid

   Features

   Ad-freePrivate browsingTracker blocking

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   Vivaldi

   4.7(4.4K) · App StoreLike

   Vivaldi is a Chromium-based browser from Norway, created by a co-founder of Opera, in which almost every part of the interface can be customized. It offers tab stacking and tiling, workspaces, a built-in ad and tracker blocker, notes, and integrated mail, calendar and RSS reader, with end-to-end encrypted sync. Vivaldi has chosen not to build generative AI chatbots into the browser.

   10 Vivaldi alternatives

   Pros

   • Almost every part of the interface can be customized
   • Built-in mail, calendar, feed reader and notes
   • Tab stacking and tiling for heavy multitaskers

   Cons

   • The sheer number of options can overwhelm new users
   • Interface can feel less snappy than leaner browsers
   • Its interface code is proprietary, unlike Brave or Firefox

   Cost / License

   FreeProprietary

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   Web Browsers

   Platforms

   WindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroid

   Features

   Built-in ad blockerCross-device syncPrivate browsingSupports extensionsTab managementTracker blocking

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   Microsoft Edge

   4.7(588K) · App StoreLike

   Microsoft Edge is Microsoft's web browser, based on Chromium and preinstalled on Windows, with versions for macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. It runs Chrome Web Store extensions, offers vertical tabs, workspaces, tracking prevention and InPrivate browsing, and integrates Copilot in a sidebar to summarize pages and answer questions. Businesses also get an Internet Explorer mode for legacy sites.

   9 Microsoft Edge alternatives

   Pros

   • Preinstalled on Windows and runs Chrome Web Store extensions
   • Vertical tabs and workspaces built in
   • Internet Explorer mode for legacy business sites

   Cons

   • Pushes Bing, Copilot and other Microsoft services insistently
   • Default new tab page is cluttered with news and ads

   Cost / License

   FreeProprietary

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   Web Browsers

   Platforms

   WindowsMacLinuxiPhoneAndroid

   Features

   AI assistantCross-device syncPrivate browsingSupports extensionsTab managementTracker blocking

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