Open Source Firefox Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Mozilla Firefox for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Linux alternative is Zen Browser. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Mozilla Firefox and loads of them are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to Mozilla Firefox are Brave, Tor Browser, LibreWolf and Helium Browser.

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  1. Ladybird icon
     74 likes

    Ladybird is an open-source web browser currently in development, with an alpha version expected to launch in 2026.

    67 Ladybird alternatives

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    • Since 2022

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Haiku
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  2. Firefox Developer Edition brings you latest features, fast performance, and the development tools you need to build for the open web. Its powerful development tools will extend your ability to work across multiple platforms from one place.

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    • Since 2015

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  3. Deta Surf icon
     39 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.

    119 Deta Surf alternatives

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    • Since 2024

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  4. SeaMonkey icon
     251 likes

    Web-browser, advanced e-mail, newsgroup and feed client, IRC chat, and HTML editing in one application. Itis built on the open source Mozilla Gecko engine, the same code which underlies Thunderbird and is the base for the Firefox browser.

    198 SeaMonkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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  5. Brave Origin icon
     29 likes

    Minimalist privacy browser offering ad-free browsing, no cryptocurrency features, and core Shields protection. Includes one-time activation for devices, supports ongoing updates, cross-platform use, and retains open-source, privacy, and security benefits.

    74 Brave Origin alternatives

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    • Since 2026

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  6. Falkon icon
     179 likes

    Falkon, formerly QupZilla, is a QtWebEngine based cross-platform web browser.

    It aims to be a lightweight web browser available through all major platforms.

    Falkon has all standard functions you expect from a web browser. It includes bookmarks, history (both also in sidebar).

    201 Falkon alternatives

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    • Since 2011

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Haiku
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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  7. Midori icon
     258 likes

    Lightweight browser focused on privacy with ad and tracker blocking, integrated VPN and Tor browsing, customizable appearance modes, workspace management for tab organization, support for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and seamless content syncing.

    148 Midori alternatives

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    • Since 2009

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
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  8. GNU IceCat icon
     129 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
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  9. FireDragon icon
     22 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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    • Since 2021

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  10. Iridium Browser icon
     94 likes

    Iridium Browser is a free, open, and libre browser modification of the Chromium code base, with privacy being enhanced in several key areas.

    184 Iridium Browser alternatives

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    • Since 2015

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  11. GNOME Web icon
     113 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.

    189 GNOME Web alternatives

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • GNOME
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
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  12. qutebrowser icon
     54 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.

    141 qutebrowser alternatives

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    • Since 2016

    Platforms

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