Basilisk AlternativesWeb Browsers and other similar apps like Basilisk

Basilisk is described as 'Free and Open Source XUL-based web browser, featuring the well-known Firefox-style interface and operation. It is based on the Goanna layout and rendering engine (a fork of Gecko) and builds on the Unified XUL Platform (UXP), which in turn is a fork of the Mozilla' and is a Web Browser in the web browsers category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Basilisk for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Basilisk alternative is Mozilla Firefox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Basilisk are Zen Browser, Brave, Google Chrome and Tor Browser.

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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon

    Mozilla Firefox

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    Web browser by Mozilla with Gecko and WebKit engines. Offers tabbed browsing, HTML add-ons, Enhanced Tracking Protection, cross-device syncing, and privacy customization. Includes tools for developers and a 'Facebook Container' extension.

    243 Mozilla Firefox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
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    • Mozilla Firefox is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Basilisk.

    • Mozilla Firefox is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Basilisk.

    • Mozilla Firefox is Free and Open SourceBasilisk is also Free and Open Source
    • Mozilla Firefox is Customizable and Security-focusedBasilisk is not according to our users
  2. Zen Browser icon

    Zen Browser

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    Experience a privacy-focused, open-source browser rich with features like vertical tabs, Split View, Zen Glance, and extensive security protocols. Built on Firefox, it's currently in beta, emphasizing privacy and adaptability, with future plans for horizontal tabs.

    99 Zen Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  4. Brave icon

    Brave

     1151 likes
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    Fast, secure browser integrating ad and tracker blockage, privacy features, and VPN. Offers seamless performance with data and battery optimization, faster loads by blocking pop-ups and ads. Safeguards user privacy with tracking protections and built-in brave search.

    246 Brave alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    Ghost Browser

    Chromium web browser with multi-session browsing, workspace creation, advanced tab management, and Web3 integration. Ideal for developers, marketers, privacy-conscious users, social media managers, customer support specialists, Q...

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  6. Google Chrome icon

    Google Chrome

     4951 likes
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    Open-source browser featuring real-time web translation, integrated password manager, dark mode, task-level resource management, multi-user account support, automatic updates, and cross-device sync, available on all major operating systems for secure, efficient browsing.

    82 Google Chrome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • PortableApps.com
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  7. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

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    Experience true privacy online with a portable browser offering built-in proxy, encryption, and tracker blocking. Navigate without revealing location or browsing data, enjoying ad-free, secure surfing across platforms like Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android with no installation hassle.

    66 Tor Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • OpenBSD
    • Tor
    Tor Browser screenshot 1
     
  8. LibreWolf icon

    LibreWolf

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    LibreWolf is a community-maintained, privacy and performance-enhanced browser forked from Firefox, independent of Mozilla. It uses over 500 settings to limit telemetry, offers an Extensions Firewall, supports all major systems, and is developed free from corporate influence.

    89 LibreWolf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenBSD
    Homeage
     
  10. Chromium icon

    Chromium

     1139 likes
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    Open-source browser project offering strong security, fast performance, and stability with broad support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, extensive customization, frequent security updates, minimal default tracking, and foundation for multiple browsers.

    192 Chromium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • TrueOS
    • Xfce
    Start Page
     
  11. Floorp icon

    Floorp

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    The Floorp project is a project that seeks privacy and a balance between anonymity and the public nature of the web.

    135 Floorp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Floorp screenshot 1
     
  12. Opera icon

    Opera

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    A fast, secure web browser with advanced privacy features like a built-in VPN with ad blocking, Speed Dial, smart AI, cloud sync, picture-in-picture mode, and easy extensibility through plugins and extensions.

    230 Opera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
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  13. Waterfox icon

    Waterfox

     406 likes
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    Utilize Waterfox for a high-speed, private browsing experience on 64-bit systems. Built on Firefox, it taps into Intel's C++ compiler for optimal performance, supports legacy extensions, allows full customization, and blocks ads by default, ensuring utmost control and security.

    81 Waterfox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Regular Window
     
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    Comments about Waterfox as an Alternative to Basilisk
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    it is very very very similar to basilisk, but more secure and privacy focused, and it support more os than basilisk

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    • Waterfox is Free and Open SourceBasilisk is also Free and Open Source
    • Waterfox is CustomizableBasilisk is not according to our users
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    ungoogled-chromium

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    Open-source web browser eliminates Google integration, disables background communications, strips non-free binaries, and includes privacy-focused patches and scripts for full transparency, control, and compatibility with Chromium extensions across major platforms.

    202 ungoogled-chromium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  15. Microsoft Edge icon

    Microsoft Edge

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    Chromium-based web browser for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android with Chrome extension support, smart security, privacy tools, syncing of history and bookmarks, immersive reader, PDF tools, Collections for organizing content, and customizable new tab layouts.

    225 Microsoft Edge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
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