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. AOSmium icon
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    AOSmium is a Chromium-based Mulch fork that uses Vanadium’s patches. It's a security-focused fork of Mulch by the Divested Computing Group, aimed at minimizing anti-features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  2. Dillo icon
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    Dillo is a multi-platform graphical web browser, known for its speed and small footprint, that is developed with a focus on personal security and privacy.

    125 Dillo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Oracle Solaris
     
  3. Firefox ESR icon
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    Mozilla Firefox Extended Support Release is a community-led project that allows organizations to benefit from the speed, flexibility and security of Firefox while getting the support they need.

    54 Firefox ESR alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Firefox fork with compiler optimizations and patches from Librewolf, Waterfox, and GNU IceCat. It aims to be the Firefox equivalent of my main project: Thorium (a Chromium fork).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Opera Neon icon
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    Neon is an agentic AI browser that turns complex prompts into full-scale results. Automate tasks, turn intent into output, and get context-aware assistance all in one browser.

    70 Opera Neon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Opera Neon is the most popular commercial alternative to Chromium.

    • Opera Neon is Paid and ProprietaryChromium is Free and Open Source
    • Opera Neon is Privacy focusedChromium is not according to our users
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    Fast, secure browser blocking tracking, profiling, and ads. Offers real-time tracker blocking with an integrated private search. Syncs encrypted data for a seamless, smooth browsing experience across desktop, mobile, and tablet, prioritizing digital privacy and user control.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Tempest Browser is the most popular Web-based alternative to Chromium.

    • Tempest Browser is Free and ProprietaryChromium is Free and Open Source
    • Tempest Browser is Privacy focused and LightweightChromium is not according to our users
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    Welcome to the MultiZen Browser project. This is an open-source multi-session browser, primarily designed for private browsing. It was developed out of a need for a substantial multi-session tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Basilisk icon
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    Basilisk is a free and Open Source XUL-based web browser, featuring the well-known Firefox-style interface and operation. It is based on the Goanna layout and rendering engine (a fork of Gecko) and builds on the Unified XUL Platform (UXP), which in turn is a fork of the Mozilla...

    111 Basilisk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Dot Browser icon
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    A privacy-centric web browser, with an elegant UI and a robust built-in ad blocker, all designed with anonymity in mind.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Wavebox icon
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    Productivity browser featuring unified webmail, website, and web app management, isolated multi-account support, vertical sidebar with grouping, memory-saving tab sleeping, app-to-app linking, built-in chat and screenshare, collaboration workspaces, and strong security.

    31 Wavebox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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    Comodo Dragon is a Chromium technology-based Browser that offers you most of Google Chrome's features PLUS the unparalleled level of security and privacy you only get from Comodo. Including a greater level of privacy than Chromium technology offers.

    147 Comodo Dragon Internet Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Great software: It is small on disk 70MB, Chrome takes 500MB. Free updates and extra security features. Secure DNS and WebRTC Block.You can even use Comodo Adblocker on it. Great browser and alternative!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Comodo Dragon Internet Browser icon
    • Comodo Dragon Internet Browser is Free and ProprietaryChromium is Free and Open Source
    • Comodo Dragon Internet Browser is Security-focused and Privacy focusedChromium is not according to our users
  12. Slimjet icon
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    Slimjet is a fast, smart and powerful web browser based on the Blink engine. It is built on top of the Chromium open source project, on which Google chrome is also based. Slimjet integrates a lot of powerful and convenient features to help users maximize their online...

    135 Slimjet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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