Basilisk Alternatives

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. Pale Moon icon
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    This open-source Goanna-based browser for Windows, Linux, Mac, and FreeBSD offers customization, security, and privacy. Forked from Firefox, it's optimized for modern processors, ad-free, and supports unique extensions, community-backed. Comes with a functional status bar, supports NPAPI plugins.

    197 Pale Moon alternatives

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    • Mac
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  2. Ladybird icon
     57 likes

    Ladybird is an open-source web browser currently in development, with an alpha version expected to launch in 2026.

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    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  3. Safari icon
     556 likes

    The best browser for your Mac is the one that comes with your Mac. Safari is faster and more energy efficient than other browsers. Handy tools help you save, find, and share your favorite sites. Built-in privacy features help keep your browsing your business.

    201 Safari alternatives

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    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    it is very different, and not support all the extensions that basilisk supports

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Safari is Free and ProprietaryBasilisk is Free and Open Source
  4. Firefox Developer Edition brings you latest features, fast performance, and the development tools you need to build for the open web. Its powerful development tools will extend your ability to work across multiple platforms from one place.

    179 Firefox Developer Edition alternatives

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    • PortableApps.com
     
  5. SeaMonkey icon
     241 likes

    Web-browser, advanced e-mail, newsgroup and feed client, IRC chat, and HTML editing in one application. Itis built on the open source Mozilla Gecko engine, the same code which underlies Thunderbird and is the base for the Firefox browser.

    185 SeaMonkey alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
  6. Falkon icon
     171 likes

    Falkon, formerly QupZilla, is a QtWebEngine based cross-platform web browser.

    It aims to be a lightweight web browser available through all major platforms.

    Falkon has all standard functions you expect from a web browser. It includes bookmarks, history (both also in sidebar).

    189 Falkon alternatives

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Snapcraft
     
  7. Midori icon
     254 likes

    Midori is a lightweight, fast, and free web browser. It aligns well with the Xfce philosophy of making the most out of available resources.

    131 Midori alternatives

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    • Android
     
  8. GNU IceCat icon
     125 likes

    Gnuzilla is the GNU version of the Mozilla suite, and GNU IceCat is the GNU version of the Mozilla Firefox browser. Its main advantage is an ethical one: it is entirely free software.

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Android
     
  9. Iceraven icon
     37 likes

    A web browser for Android, based on Mozilla's Fenix version of Firefox, GeckoView and Mozilla Android Components.

    200 Iceraven alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. Yandex Browser icon
     184 likes

    Yandex Browser is a simple and easy-to-use internet browser. Based on the Chromium technology platform, it loads pages quickly, just shows you what you need and gives you plenty of space for viewing webpages.

    173 Yandex Browser alternatives

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Flathub
     
  11. FireDragon icon
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    FireDragon, derived from Floorp and based on Firefox ESR, integrates KDE through OpenSUSE patches. Includes Ublock Origin, a customizable sidebar, vertical tabs, and more.

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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