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, Vivaldi and Google Chrome.

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  1. 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.

    205 Pale Moon alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    Pale Moon vs Chromium Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    The rendering is much faster in this build.

    • 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
  2. Microsoft Edge icon
     338 likes

    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.

    239 Microsoft Edge alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Xbox
     
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    Microsoft Edge vs Chromium Comments
    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

    • Microsoft Edge is Free and ProprietaryChromium is Free and Open Source
  3. Cromite icon
     85 likes

    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.

    51 Cromite alternatives

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    • Windows
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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  4. 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.

    185 Firefox Developer Edition alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
  5. Ladybird icon
     65 likes

    Ladybird is an open-source web browser currently in development, with an alpha version expected to launch in 2026.

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    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  6. Safari icon
     559 likes

    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.

    210 Safari alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. Firefox Focus icon
     116 likes

    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.

    129 Firefox Focus alternatives

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
     
  8. Deta Surf icon
     37 likes

    Workspace fusing browsing, file management, and AI with local-first data; offers note-taking, applet creation, offline media storage, YouTube and PDF interaction, customizable AI-powered notes, citation tools, split views, sidebar navigation, and privacy features.

    100 Deta Surf alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Orion Browser icon
     57 likes

    WebKit-based privacy browser supporting Chrome and Firefox extensions, zero telemetry, built-in ad-blocker, anti-tracking for enhanced privacy, native macOS and iOS integration, lightweight performance, battery-saving technology, and a streamlined browsing experience.

    93 Orion Browser alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. Falkon icon
     176 likes

    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).

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Snapcraft
     
  11. Brave Origin icon
     24 likes

    Minimalist privacy browser offering ad-free browsing, no cryptocurrency features, and core Shields protection. Includes one-time activation for devices, supports ongoing updates, cross-platform use, and retains open-source, privacy, and security benefits.

    62 Brave Origin alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
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