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Browser Selector is described as 'Simple rules-based automatic browser selection based on URLs. Provides fine-grained routing to desired browsers with full command-line string (for profile selection and other params if needed)' and is an app in the web browsers category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Browser Selector for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. The best alternative is Choosy. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Finicky or Browser Picker. Other great apps like Browser Selector are Velja, Browser Select, Hurl - Choose a Browser and Braus.

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  1. Choosy icon

    Choosy

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    24 alternatives to Choosy 

    Choosy opens links in different browsers as specified, according to rules, set by the user.

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  2. Finicky icon

    Finicky

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    A macOS app for creating rules that decide which browser is opened for every link that would open the default browser. Open Facebook in one browser, and Trello in another. Or Spotify links in the Spotify client. Or whatever URL in whatever app!.

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  4. Browser Picker icon

    Browser Picker

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Windows
    6 alternatives to Browser Picker 

    A default browser replacement for windows to let you pick your preferred browser on the fly.

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  5. Velja icon

    Velja

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    26 alternatives to Velja 

    Open links in a specific browser or a matching native app. Easily switch between browsers.

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    1.  No TrackingVelja will not track you or use your personal data.
    2.  Block TrackersVelja has a feature to block trackers from tracking you.
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  6. Browser Select icon

    Browser Select

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Windows
    23 alternatives to Browser Select 

    Browser Select is a utility to dynamically select the browser you want instead of just having one default for all links. similar to the prompt in android to choose a browser when a link in a non-browser app is clicked/touched.

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    running the program directly opens google.com
  8. Hurl - Choose a Browser icon

    Hurl - Choose a Browser

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    10 alternatives to Hurl - Choose a Browser 

    Sometimes you might want to open a link in a browser of your choice, instead of the default one. Hurl is used to let you choose the browser everytime you click a link (links outside of browser). So naturally, It acts as default browser to do that.

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    1.  LightweightHurl - Choose a Browser consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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    Braus

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    • Free • Open Source
    • Linux
    19 alternatives to Braus 

    A small application to select a browser every time you click a link anywhere. This is especially useful if you have multiple browsers or profiles, and you want to be able to open certain links in certain browsers.

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    1.  LightweightBraus consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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      Account Surfer

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      17 alternatives to Account Surfer 

      Quickly switch between accounts and browsers with Account Surfer.

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    • Switchbar icon

      Switchbar

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      • Freemium • Proprietary
      • Mac
      22 alternatives to Switchbar 

      Any time you click on a web link with your Mac, Switchbar will prompt you to choose which browser, browser profile or email client to open that link with.

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    • Browser Tamer icon

      Browser Tamer

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      20 alternatives to Browser Tamer 

      Browser Tamer acts as a browser proxy on your machine that catches links you click and redirects them to a browser or browser profile of your choice.

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      1.  LightweightBrowser Tamer consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
      2.  PortableBrowser Tamer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
      3.  Privacy focusedBrowser Tamer is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
      4.  Ad-freeBrowser Tamer doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
      5.  Dark ModeBrowser Tamer supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
      6.  No TrackingBrowser Tamer will not track you or use your personal data.
      7.  Multiple Account supportBrowser Tamer support multiple accounts without the need to logout and login
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