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. Midori icon

    Midori

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    Midori is a lightweight, fast, and free web browser. It aligns well with the Xfce philosophy of making the most out of available resources.

    126 Midori alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  2. GNU IceCat icon

    GNU IceCat

     125 likes
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    Gnuzilla is the GNU version of the Mozilla suite, and GNU IceCat is the GNU version of the Mozilla Firefox browser. Its main advantage is an ethical one: it is entirely free software.

    169 GNU IceCat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Android
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  4. Iceraven icon

    Iceraven

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    A web browser for Android, based on Mozilla's Fenix version of Firefox, GeckoView and Mozilla Android Components.

    197 Iceraven alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Opera

    A fast, secure web browser with advanced privacy features like a built-in VPN with ad blocking, Speed Dial, smart AI, cloud sync, picture-in-picture mode, and easy extensibility through plugins and extensions.

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  6. Deta Surf icon

    Deta Surf

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    Deta Surf is a digital tool that functions as a browser, file manager, and AI assistant. It revolutionizes the traditional web browser by incorporating AI. It simplifies bookmarking web content and allows users to switch between tasks without minimizing or context switching...

    42 Deta Surf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Yandex Browser icon

    Yandex Browser

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    Yandex Browser is a simple and easy-to-use internet browser. Based on the Chromium technology platform, it loads pages quickly, just shows you what you need and gives you plenty of space for viewing webpages.

    170 Yandex Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Flathub
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    More security than other browsers. Better configuration menu. Alternative extensions are available.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Yandex Browser is a great Chromium alternative, some don't.

    • Yandex Browser is Free and ProprietaryChromium is Free and Open Source
    • Yandex Browser is LightweightChromium is not according to our users
  8. Dia Browser icon

    Dia Browser

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    Browser with AI-powered sidebar enables summarizing web pages, answering questions, drafting content, comparing sites, and adapting task-specific tools for writing, research, shopping, and communication, all with privacy features like ad and tracker blocking included.

    82 Dia Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Nook Browser icon

    Nook Browser

     12 likes
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    Minimal browser for Mac featuring sidebar-first navigation, “Rooms” for grouping tasks, open-source code, privacy-focused local data storage, fast performance, modern UI, native macOS APIs, support for extensions, and user-driven development.

    52 Nook Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. GNOME Web icon

    GNOME Web

     110 likes
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    GNOME Web is the web browser for the GNOME desktop, based on the popular WebKit engine. It offers a simple, clean, beautiful view of the Web featuring first-class GNOME desktop integration. Its code name is Epiphany.

    175 GNOME Web alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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  12. qutebrowser icon

    qutebrowser

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    An actively developed, keyboard-focused browser with a minimal GUI, inspired by other browsers/addons like dwb and Vimperator/Pentadactyl. It’s based on Python, PyQt5 and QtWebKit and free software, licensed under the GPL.

    129 qutebrowser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Python
    • WebKit
    • Qt
    • Flatpak
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  13. FireDragon icon

    FireDragon

     18 likes
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    FireDragon, derived from Floorp and based on Firefox ESR, integrates KDE through OpenSUSE patches. Includes Ublock Origin, a customizable sidebar, vertical tabs, and more.

    52 FireDragon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Windows
    • Mac
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  14. Min icon

    Min

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    Min is a fast, minimal browser that protects your privacy. It includes an interface designed to minimize distractions, and features such as:

    189 Min alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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