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, iPad, iPhone and Android. 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. GNU IceCat icon
     125 likes

    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.

    172 GNU IceCat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
     
  2. Iceraven icon
     37 likes

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

    201 Iceraven alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. Deta Surf icon
     21 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Vanadium icon
     29 likes

    Privacy and security enhanced releases of Chromium for GrapheneOS. Vanadium provides the WebView and standard user-facing browser on GrapheneOS.

    85 Vanadium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  5. Yandex Browser icon
     184 likes

    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.

    173 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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    Yandex Browser vs Chromium Comments
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    More security than other browsers. Better configuration menu. Alternative extensions are available.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Yandex Browser is Free and ProprietaryChromium is Free and Open Source
    • Yandex Browser is LightweightChromium is not according to our users
  6. Nook Browser icon
     13 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. FireDragon icon
     19 likes

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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  8. GNOME Web icon
     110 likes

    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.

    176 GNOME Web alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
     
  9. Opera GX icon
     34 likes

    Web browser optimized for gamers, with CPU, RAM, and network limiters, Twitch and Discord sidebar integration, customizable gaming themes, GX Corner for games, news, deals, mobile sync via Flow, multitasking chat, ad blocker, and music player.

    215 Opera GX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. Dia Browser icon
     13 likes

    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.

    88 Dia Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Min icon
     63 likes

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

    191 Min alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. qutebrowser icon
     52 likes

    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.

    131 qutebrowser alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Python
    • WebKit
    • Qt
    • Flatpak
     
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