Browserosaurus Alternatives

Browserosaurus is described as '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' and is a Web Browser. There are more than 25 alternatives to Browserosaurus for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Browserosaurus alternative is URLCheck, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Browserosaurus are LinkSheet, Hurl - Choose a Browser, Browser Tamer and Velja.

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Browserosaurus is an open-source (MIT license), Electron-based app for macOS. It works by setting itself as the default...

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Browserosaurus alternatives page was last updated Mar 3, 2025
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  1. Browsers icon

    Browsers

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    Pops up a small browser selection dialog when opening a link from an app (except a browser). Supports profiles for most browsers and also containers for Firefox.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Browsers screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Browsers VS Browserosaurus

     
  2. BrokenURL - Windows URL Router icon

    BrokenURL - Windows URL Router

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    BrokenURL is a Windows URL router. When something tries to open an URL, it will ask you to select the browser you want to open it in (it can also remember previous selections). In addition, it allows you to open in private tab.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Selecting a browser and the options when saving selection

    BrokenURL - Windows URL Router VS Browserosaurus

     
  4. Switchbar icon

    Switchbar

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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Switchbar screenshot 1

    Switchbar VS Browserosaurus

     
  5. BrowserBarrier icon

    BrowserBarrier

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    Teeny tiny app to select which browser to use each time a link is launched. I want this app to have as small of a footprint as possible, I don't want it to run in the background and I want it to have little to no setup required.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • AutoHotkey
    BrowserBarrier screenshot 1

    BrowserBarrier VS Browserosaurus

     
  6. MultiBrowser icon

    MultiBrowser

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    Take control of the many browsers that you may have installed on your Mac. Can launch links from just about any application. Uses no resources when idle. Works with just about any browser. Highly configurable appearance lets you choose colors, size, and more. Options for cha.

    26 MultiBrowser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MultiBrowser screenshot 1

    MultiBrowser VS Browserosaurus

     
  7. Browser Fairy icon

    Browser Fairy

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    One tool to rule them all

    Get virtually as many default web browsers as you want.

    With Browser Fairy you can you can even have individual default web browsers for every app and literally every web page.

    You always wanted to automatically open different web sites in browsers of.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Browser Fairy screenshot 1

    Browser Fairy VS Browserosaurus

     
  9. Braus icon

    Braus

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Discontinued

    According to the GitHub repository, the project is currently unmaintained.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Braus VS Browserosaurus

     
  10. BrowserTraySwitch icon

    BrowserTraySwitch

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    BrowserTraySwitch is a super tiny little system tray utility (only 90k) to help you quickly change your default browser.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    BrowserTraySwitch screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last version was released on July 14, 2009

    BrowserTraySwitch VS Browserosaurus

     
  11. Account Surfer icon

    Account Surfer

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    Quickly switch between accounts and browsers with Account Surfer.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Account Surfer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Electron based

    Account Surfer VS Browserosaurus

     
  12. LinCastor Browser icon

    LinCastor Browser

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    When you click on a link, LinCastor Browser asks you to choose a browser to load the link with from a menu. Menu can contain a browser, an application but also AppleScript, shell script, Automator Workflow or even OS X share service.

    27 LinCastor Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    LinCastor Browser screenshot 1

    LinCastor Browser Features

    1.  Quick reference lookup
    2.  Custom URLs

    LinCastor Browser VS Browserosaurus

     
  13. Buffet icon

    Buffet

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    Choose the browser you want to open for each link you click.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Buffet VS Browserosaurus

     
  14. Browsly icon

    Browsly

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    Browsly, the ultimate app designed to enhance your web browsing experience by giving you the freedom to open web pages in any browser of your choice.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Browsly VS Browserosaurus

     
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