Ephemeral AlternativesWeb Browsers and other similar apps like Ephemeral

Ephemeral is described as 'Browse the Internet in private without leaving a trace of history on your computer. Ephemeral is a stripped down private browser that's perfect for avoiding persistent cookies or web trackers' and is a Web Browser in the web browsers category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Ephemeral for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Ephemeral alternative is Mozilla Firefox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ephemeral are Brave, Tor Browser, Google Chrome and LibreWolf.

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Browse the Internet in private without leaving a trace of history on your computer. Ephemeral is a stripped down private browser that's perfect for avoiding persistent cookies or web trackers.

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Ephemeral alternatives page was last updated Dec 21, 2022
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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon

    Mozilla Firefox

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    Web browser by Mozilla with Gecko and WebKit engines. Offers tabbed browsing, HTML add-ons, Enhanced Tracking Protection, cross-device syncing, and privacy customization. Includes tools for developers and a 'Facebook Container' extension.

    233 Mozilla Firefox alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
    Firefox Desktop (Light Theme)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Security-focused
    4.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Non profit
    4.  Tracking Protection
    5.  Privacy settings
    6.  AdBlock Friendly
    7.  Themes
    8.  Integrated PDF Viewer
    9.  Support for HTML5
    10.  Tab containers
    11.  Bookmark Organization
    12.  Website screenshots

    Mozilla Firefox VS Ephemeral

     

    • Mozilla Firefox is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Ephemeral.

    • Mozilla Firefox is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Ephemeral.

    • Mozilla Firefox is Free and Open SourceEphemeral is Paid and Open Source
    • Mozilla Firefox is Privacy focused, Customizable and Security-focusedEphemeral is not according to our users
  2. Brave icon

    Brave

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    Fast, secure browser integrating ad and tracker blockage, privacy features, and VPN. Offers seamless performance with data and battery optimization, faster loads by blocking pop-ups and ads. Safeguards user privacy with tracking protections and built-in brave search.

    226 Brave alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Brave screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2. Tor icon  Support for TOR
    3.  Chromium-based Browsers
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Built-in Script Blocker
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Fingerprinting protection
    8.  Cryptocurrency rewards
    9.  HTTPS Support
    10.  AdBlock Friendly
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Brave VS Ephemeral

     

    • Brave is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Ephemeral.

    • Brave is Free and Open SourceEphemeral is Paid and Open Source
    • Brave is Privacy focused and Security-focusedEphemeral is not according to our users
  4. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

     958 likes
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    Experience true privacy online with a portable browser offering built-in proxy, encryption, and tracker blocking. Navigate without revealing location or browsing data, enjoying ad-free, secure surfing across platforms like Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android with no installation hassle.

    50 Tor Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • OpenBSD
    • Tor
    Tor Browser screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Online Anonymity
    2.  Anticensorship
    3.  Firefox-based Browsers
    4.  Tor
    5.  Hide your IP
    6.  Built-in VPN
    7.  Malicious script blocker
    8.  Multiplatform
    9.  Block Trackers
    10.  No registration required
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Sync via TOR network

    Tor Browser VS Ephemeral

     
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    Opera GX icon
    Opera GX

    Opera GX is a special version of the Opera browser built specifically for gamers. The browser includes unique features like CPU, RAM and Network limiters to help you get the most out of both gaming and browsing.

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  6. Google Chrome icon

    Google Chrome

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    Web browser with features like cloud sync for data, multiple account support, integrated password manager, dark mode, and real-time website translation. Extensions and themes are supported for customization and enhanced functionality.

    59 Google Chrome alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • PortableApps.com
    Main Window

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3. Android icon  Android Sync
    4.  Bookmark Organization
    5.  Google integration
    6.  Website Translation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Integrated Password Manager
    9.  Multiplatform
    10.  Incognito mode
    11.  Chromium-based Browsers
    12.  Password sync

    Google Chrome VS Ephemeral

     
  7. LibreWolf icon

    LibreWolf

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    LibreWolf is a community-maintained, privacy and performance-enhanced browser forked from Firefox, independent of Mozilla. It uses over 500 settings to limit telemetry, offers an Extensions Firewall, supports all major systems, and is developed free from corporate influence.

    69 LibreWolf alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • OpenBSD
    Homeage

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Optimal performance
    3.  Customizable
    4.  Lightweight
    5.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Firefox-based Browsers
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Multiplatform
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Based on Gecko engine
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Portable
    10.  Picture in Picture
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Multiple Account support

    LibreWolf VS Ephemeral

     
  8. Vivaldi icon

    Vivaldi

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    The Vivaldi browser protects you from trackers, blocks unwanted ads, and puts you in control with unique built-in features.

    164 Vivaldi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Vivaldi v7.0 for desktop Dashboard

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Tab Stacking
    2.  Support for Chrome extensions
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Side panel
    5.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    6.  Speed dial
    7.  Sidebar
    8.  Group tabs
    9.  Integrated Email Client
    10.  Quick Command Panel
    11.  Opera-like
    12.  Custom themes

    Vivaldi VS Ephemeral

     
  10. Chromium icon

    Chromium

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    Chromium is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer, faster, and more stable way for all users to experience the web.

    174 Chromium alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • TrueOS
    • Xfce
    Start Page

    Chromium Features

    1.  Chrome-like
    2.  Support for Chrome extensions
    3.  Chromium-based Browsers
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Portable
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Bluetooth Support
    9.  Based on Blink engine
    10.  Google smart lock

    Chromium VS Ephemeral

     
  11. Opera icon

    Opera

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    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.

    217 Opera alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
    Opera screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Built-in VPN
    2.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    3.  Limit ram usage
    4.  Sidebar
    5.  Support for Chrome extensions
    6.  Portable
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Picture in Picture
    9.  Currency Conversion
    10.  Support for Gestures
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Opera VS Ephemeral

     
  12. ungoogled-chromium icon

    ungoogled-chromium

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    A Google Chromium variant for removing Google integration and enhancing privacy, control, and transparency.

    189 ungoogled-chromium alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    ungoogled-chromium screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Chromium-based Browsers
    2.  Bloatware Remover
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Based on Blink engine
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Portable
    9.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Multiple languages

    ungoogled-chromium VS Ephemeral

     
  13. Microsoft Edge icon

    Microsoft Edge

     316 likes
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    Microsoft's Chromium based browser, rebuilt for performance, compatibility and security.

    209 Microsoft Edge alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    Microsoft Edge screenshot 1

    Top Microsoft Edge Features

    1.  Chromium-based Browsers
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Collections
    4.  PDF annotation
    5.  Integrated PDF Viewer
    6.  Add-ons
    7.  Bookmarks
    8.  Casting to TV
    9.  Reading mode
    10.  MultiTouch
    11.  Website Translation
    12.  Annotate Screenshot

    Microsoft Edge VS Ephemeral

     
  14. Pale Moon icon

    Pale Moon

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    This open-source Goanna-based browser for Windows, Linux, Mac, and FreeBSD offers customization, security, and privacy. Forked from Firefox, it's optimized for modern processors, ad-free, and supports unique extensions, community-backed. Comes with a functional status bar, supports NPAPI plugins.

    180 Pale Moon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Pale Moon screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Optimal performance
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  Security-focused
    6.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Based on Goanna engine
    2.  Support for Firefox extensions
    3.  Firefox-based Browsers
    4.  Built-in RSS reader
    5.  Legacy addons support
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  User Custom Toolbar
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Optimized for Windows
    12.  Optimized Firefox

    Pale Moon VS Ephemeral

     
  15. Fennec F-Droid icon

    Fennec F-Droid

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    Browser using the Gecko layout engine to render web pages, which implements current and anticipated web standards.

    193 Fennec F-Droid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Start page
    Fennec F-Droid screenshot 2
    Extension support

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Gecko engine
    2.  Tracker-free
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Firefox-based Browsers
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Integrated Password Manager
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  Picture in Picture

    Fennec F-Droid VS Ephemeral

     
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