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.
Choosy Alternatives
Choosy is described as 'Opens links in different browsers as specified, according to rules, set by the user' and is a browser selector in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Choosy for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and F-Droid apps. The best Choosy alternative is URLCheck, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Choosy are Hurl - Choose a Browser, BrowBro, LinkSheet and Browser Tamer.
Alternatives list
27 MultiBrowser alternativesTake 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.
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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.
Buffet vs Choosy Comments
- Buffet is Paid and Proprietary
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.
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20 Browser Selector alternativesSimple 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).
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Take control of where to open your links with Proxly, the intelligent URL router that automatically directs links to the right browser at the right time.
Seamlessly switch between browsers directly from your menu bar or using Shortcuts. Perfect for users who work with multiple browsers.
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.
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Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
- Nix Package Manager
- Flatpak
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It's cheaper and easy to set up.