Chromium Alternatives

Chromium is described as 'Open-source browser project forming the codebase for other browsers, with strong security, stability, frequent updates, and wide platform compatibility' and is a leading Web Browser in the web browsers category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Chromium for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Chromium alternative is Mozilla Firefox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Chromium are Brave, Zen Browser, Google Chrome and Tor Browser.

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Chromium alternatives are mainly Web Browsers, but if you're looking for Ad Blockers or Text to Speech Services you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, Android, iPad and iPhone. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Chromium.
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  1. Cromite icon
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    Cromite is a Chromium fork focusing on privacy, featuring built-in ad-blocking, user agent customization for privacy, DNS adjustments for security, and anti-fingerprinting measures to ensure user safety throughout browsing sessions.

    46 Cromite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  2. 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.

    195 Pale Moon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    Comments about Pale Moon as an Alternative to Chromium
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    The rendering is much faster in this build.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Pale Moon is a great Chromium alternative.

    • Pale Moon is Free and Open SourceChromium is also Free and Open Source
    • Pale Moon is Lightweight, Customizable, Privacy focused and Security-focusedChromium is not according to our users
  3. Microsoft Edge icon
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    Chromium-based web browser for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android with Chrome extension support, smart security, privacy tools, syncing of history and bookmarks, immersive reader, PDF tools, Collections for organizing content, and customizable new tab layouts.

    225 Microsoft Edge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
     
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    Comments about Microsoft Edge as an Alternative to Chromium
    John Fastman
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    Would you like a browser that's 1) closed source, 2) proprietary, 3) tries to lock you in to it's little universe, 3) is an extension of Microsoft's surveillance suite of apps, 4) got fewer plugins, 5) works only on Windows? Great! Then Edge is for you. For sane people, there's Firefox, Brave, Iridium, Vivaldi...

    Guest
    Negative
    -5

    Doesn't have full HTML5 support

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Microsoft Edge is a legitimate Chromium alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Microsoft Edge is Free and ProprietaryChromium is Free and Open Source
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    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.

    177 Firefox Developer Edition alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
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  5. Ladybird icon
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    Ladybird is an open-source web browser currently in development, with an alpha version expected to launch in 2026.

    56 Ladybird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  6. Firefox Focus icon
     108 likes
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    Firefox Focus is the Mozilla-made browser that considers your privacy first and foremost. By default, it blocks ad-trackers and it helps keep things secure by providing easy ways to clear your browsing history, including passwords and cookies.

    124 Firefox Focus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
     
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  7. Safari icon
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    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.

    195 Safari alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. Falkon icon
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    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).

    187 Falkon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Snapcraft
     
  9. Orion Browser icon
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    Orion is a WebKit-based browser which focuses on privacy and is compatible with most Firefox and Chrome extensions.

    Orion browser - Speed. Privacy. Extensions.

    77 Orion Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. Iridium Browser icon
     93 likes
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    Iridium Browser is a free, open, and libre browser modification of the Chromium code base, with privacy being enhanced in several key areas.

    169 Iridium Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Iridium Browser as an Alternative to Chromium
    John Fastman
    Positive
    3

    Iridium is a project that takes the Chromium code and removes from it all the bullsh*t that still phones home to Google. The result is a light, open-source, Chrome-compatible browser that doesn't attack your privacy. Nice.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Iridium Browser is a great Chromium alternative.

    • Iridium Browser is Free and Open SourceChromium is also Free and Open Source
    • Iridium Browser is Privacy focused and Security-focusedChromium is not according to our users
  11. Vanadium icon
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    Privacy and security enhanced releases of Chromium for GrapheneOS. Vanadium provides the WebView and standard user-facing browser on GrapheneOS.

    78 Vanadium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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