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 Android + Open Source, 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. qutebrowser icon
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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.

    134 qutebrowser alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Python
    • WebKit
    • Qt
    • Flatpak
     
  2. 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:

    195 Min alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. SRWare Iron icon
     189 likes

    SRWare Iron, or simply Iron, is a fork of the free and open-source web browser Chromium , of which Google Chrome is a fork of. Iron primarily aims to eliminate usage tracking and other privacy violating...

    178 SRWare Iron alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
     
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  4. K-Meleon icon
     125 likes

    K-Meleon is an extremely fast, customizable, lightweight web browser based on the Gecko layout engine developed by Mozilla which is also used by Firefox. K-Meleon is free, open source software released under the GNU General Public License and is designed specifically for...

    169 K-Meleon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Gecko
     
  5. Otter Browser icon
     81 likes

    Web browser controlled by the user, not vice-versa.

    Otter Browser is a project aiming to recreate best aspects of classic Opera (12.x) UI using Qt5. Its primary objective is to become haven for power users that cannot stand what happened to Opera after ditching Presto engine. Ot.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
     
  6. Quetta icon
     18 likes

    Browsing reinvented with cutting-edge ad removal, lightning-fast speeds, and robust data protection through biometric encryption.

    100 Quetta alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. suprow icon
     7 likes

    Desktop browser replaces tabs with Spaces, organizing web apps into themed workspaces for efficient switching. Includes command palette, overlay tab switcher, ad blocker, dark mode, Picture-in-Picture, download management, and robust privacy controls without telemetry.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Supermium icon
     13 likes

    Chromium-based browser optimized for Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 7, and 8.x, restoring classic Chrome features, Aero Glass titlebars, sandbox, quick vulnerability patches, custom tab options, GDI font rendering, persistent dark mode, extension support, and Google Sync.

    54 Supermium alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  9. Privacy Browser icon
     22 likes

    Privacy Browser protects your privacy by disabling features like JavaScript, DOM storage, and cookies that are used by websites to track users. Settings can be adjusted by domain and on-the-fly to enable these features when needed.

    203 Privacy Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  10. Opera Air icon
     15 likes

    A browser prioritizing mindfulness with smart exercises, mindful breaks, and guided meditations. Integrated AI for chatting, image creation, voice outputs. Includes Ad Blocker, adaptable UI, and a secure VPN. Harness soundscapes for stress relief and focus.

    74 Opera Air alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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