Browser Tamer AlternativesWeb Browsers and other similar apps like Browser Tamer

Browser Tamer is described as 'Makes correct URLs open in browsers you want instead of the system defaults. Supports all major browsers and allows adding custom ones' and is a Web Browser in the web browsers category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Browser Tamer for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Browser Tamer alternative is URLCheck, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Browser Tamer are LinkSheet, Hurl - Choose a Browser, Velja and Junction.

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Makes correct URLs open in browsers you want instead of the system defaults. Supports all major browsers and allows adding...

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Browser Tamer alternatives page was last updated Jan 15, 2025
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  1. URLCheck icon
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    URLCheck acts as an intermediary when opening url links, allowing, among other things: to remove trackers, affiliate links, unnecessary elements, facilitating link sharing, protecting against certain phishing techniques and many more….

    31 URLCheck alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    URLCheck Features

    1.  URL Forwarding
    2.  URL Scanning
    3.  URL analysis
    4.  URL Filtering
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Browser integration
    7.  Support for regular expressions
    8.  Regex substitution
    9.  WebHook Integration

    URLCheck VS Browser Tamer

     
    • URLCheck is the most popular Android alternative to Browser Tamer.

    • URLCheck is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Browser Tamer.

    • URLCheck is Free and Open SourceBrowser Tamer is also Free and Open Source
  2. LinkSheet icon
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    • Set preferred browser: Always list all browsers, only list native apps, always list selected browser, only list whitelisted browsers
    27 LinkSheet alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    LinkSheet VS Browser Tamer

     
    • LinkSheet is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Browser Tamer.

    • LinkSheet is Free and Open SourceBrowser Tamer is also Free and Open Source
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Picker
    2.  Browser integration
    3.  Quick reference lookup

    Hurl - Choose a Browser VS Browser Tamer

     
    • Hurl - Choose a Browser is the most popular Windows alternative to Browser Tamer.

    • Hurl - Choose a Browser is Free and Open SourceBrowser Tamer is also Free and Open Source
    • Hurl - Choose a Browser is LightweightBrowser Tamer is not according to our users
  4. Velja icon
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    Open links in a specific browser or a matching native app. Easily switch between browsers.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Picker
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Block Trackers

    Velja VS Browser Tamer

     
    • Velja is the most popular Mac alternative to Browser Tamer.

    • Velja is the most popular commercial alternative to Browser Tamer.

    • Velja is Paid and ProprietaryBrowser Tamer is Free and Open Source
    • Velja is LightweightBrowser Tamer is not according to our users
  5. Junction icon
     10 likes
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    Choose the application to open files and links.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Picker

    Junction VS Browser Tamer

     
    • Junction is the most popular Linux alternative to Browser Tamer.

    • Junction is Free and Open SourceBrowser Tamer is also Free and Open Source
    • Junction is Lightweight and Privacy focusedBrowser Tamer is not according to our users
  6. Browserosaurus icon
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    Browserosaurus is an open-source (MIT license), Electron-based app for macOS. It works by setting itself as the default browser; any clicked links in non-browser apps are now sent to Browserosaurus where it’ll present you with a menu of all your installed browsers.

    29 Browserosaurus alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Browserosaurus VS Browser Tamer

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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Browser Picker VS Browser Tamer

     
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The last release is from August 2019.

    Browser Select VS Browser Tamer

     
  9. OpenIn icon
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    Remember the last time you double-clicked an app and regretted it right away? Because fully loaded IDE was a default application for a Markdown file, you wanted to edit? No more. We give you a list of applications that support a specific file type, so you can choose which...

    15 OpenIn alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Setapp

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Browser integration

    OpenIn VS Browser Tamer

     
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    Seamlessly switch between browsers directly from your menu bar or using Shortcuts. Perfect for users who work with multiple browsers.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Default Browser VS Browser Tamer

     
  11. BrowserPicker icon
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    BrowserPicker is a tool which lets you pick which browser a web link (such as in an email) opens in.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Browser integration
    3.  Picker

    BrowserPicker VS Browser Tamer

     
  12. Finicky icon
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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!.

    26 Finicky alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Finicky VS Browser Tamer

     
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