Donut Browser Alternatives

Donut Browser is described as 'Download browsers like Chromium and Firefox, create unlimited local profiles with proxy support. Completely free and open source' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Donut Browser for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Donut Browser alternative is LinkSheet, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Donut Browser are Browser Tamer, Velja, Junction and FFUpdater.

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Donut Browser alternatives page was last updated Jun 1, 2025
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  1. LinkSheet icon
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    • Set preferred browser: Always list all browsers, only list native apps, always list selected browser, only list whitelisted browsers

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    LinkSheet VS Donut Browser

     
    • LinkSheet is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Donut Browser.

    • LinkSheet is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Donut Browser.

    • LinkSheet is Free and Open SourceDonut Browser is also Free and Open Source
  2. Browser Tamer icon
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    Makes correct URLs open in browsers you want instead of the system defaults. Supports all major browsers and allows adding custom ones.

    31 Browser Tamer alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Browser extension

    Browser Tamer VS Donut Browser

     
    • Browser Tamer is the most popular Windows alternative to Donut Browser.

    • Browser Tamer is Free and Open SourceDonut Browser is also Free and Open Source
    • Browser Tamer is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDonut Browser is not according to our users
  3. Velja icon
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    Open links in a specific browser or a matching native app. Easily switch between browsers.

    35 Velja alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Picker
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Block Trackers

    Velja VS Donut Browser

     
    • Velja is the most popular Mac alternative to Donut Browser.

    • Velja is the most popular commercial alternative to Donut Browser.

    • Velja is Paid and ProprietaryDonut Browser is Free and Open Source
    • Velja is LightweightDonut Browser is not according to our users
  4. Junction icon
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    Choose the application to open files and links.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Picker
    4.  Gtk

    Junction VS Donut Browser

     
    • Junction is the most popular Linux alternative to Donut Browser.

    • Junction is Free and Open SourceDonut Browser is also Free and Open Source
    • Junction is Privacy focused and LightweightDonut Browser is not according to our users
  5. FFUpdater icon
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    Updater for privacy friendly browsers.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free

    FFUpdater VS Donut Browser

     
  6. Browserosaurus icon
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    Browserosaurus is an open-source (MIT license), Electron-based app for macOS. It works by setting itself as the default browser; any clicked links in non-browser apps are now sent to Browserosaurus where it’ll present you with a menu of all your installed browsers.

    29 Browserosaurus alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Browserosaurus VS Donut Browser

     
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    Create, edit, delete and switch between browser profiles seamlessly in Firefox. Inspired by Chrome's profile switcher.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Firefox

    Profile Switcher for Firefox Features

    1.  User Profiles
    2.  Multiple Profiles

    Profile Switcher for Firefox VS Donut Browser

     
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    Browser Select is a utility to dynamically select the browser you want instead of just having one default for all links. similar to the prompt in android to choose a browser when a link in a non-browser app is clicked/touched.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The last release is from August 2019.

    Browser Select VS Donut Browser

     
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    Seamlessly switch between browsers directly from your menu bar or using Shortcuts. Perfect for users who work with multiple browsers.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    Default Browser VS Donut Browser

     
  10. Finicky icon
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    A macOS app for creating rules that decide which browser is opened for every link that would open the default browser. Open Facebook in one browser, and Trello in another. Or Spotify links in the Spotify client. Or whatever URL in whatever app!.

    26 Finicky alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Finicky VS Donut Browser

     
  11. Choosy icon
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    Choosy opens links in different browsers as specified, according to rules, set by the user.

    33 Choosy alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Choosy Features

    1.  Browser integration

    Choosy VS Donut Browser

     
  12. Browsers icon
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    Pops up a small browser selection dialog when opening a link from an app (except a browser). Supports profiles for most browsers and also containers for Firefox.

    32 Browsers alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Browsers VS Donut Browser

     
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