Firefox Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Mozilla Firefox for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is LibreWolf, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Mozilla Firefox and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Mozilla Firefox are Waterfox, Vivaldi, Pale Moon and Chromium.

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  1. LibreWolf icon

    LibreWolf

     386 likes

    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.

    102 LibreWolf alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenBSD
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    LibreWolf vs Mozilla Firefox Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Thatstinkyguy
    4

    It's Firefox without Mozilla's tomfoolery.

    Pablo Almeida
    Positive
    0

    I Like librewolf because it's simple and reaaly private. Is almost the same firefox, but better!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    catnip-teaparty
    Positive
    1

    LibreWolf has defaults for clearing all browsing history that change the way you store data about yourself, so that it's not really usable as a daily driver web browser, unless you just switch back to Firefox, or you are a person who avoids keeping logs of their browsing history on their own computer.

    3 of 18 comments
    • LibreWolf is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  2. Waterfox icon

    Waterfox

     452 likes

    Utilize Waterfox for a high-speed, private browsing experience on 64-bit systems. Built on Firefox, it taps into Intel's C++ compiler for optimal performance, supports legacy extensions, allows full customization, and blocks ads by default, ensuring utmost control and security.

    96 Waterfox alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    Desktop
     
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    Waterfox vs Mozilla Firefox Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Akino
    25

    Waterfox is made for x64 (amd64) CPUs, and it also delivers you a fine service concerning privacy, firstly devs removed telemetry and tracking implented recently in Firefox. Secondly it supports old extensions and pocket was removed

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    9

    Dated when compared to actual Firefox, some extensions doesn't work properly due to it being based on a old version of Firefox.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    futile
    Positive
    0

    Largely stays true to the regular Firefox experience. You can still use your Mozilla account to sync, you can still make it look effectively the same, and it seems to nowadays be based on as latest of a Firefox version as possible.

    3 of 23 comments
    • Waterfox is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  4. Vivaldi icon

    Vivaldi

     1310 likes

    Flexible browser featuring deep customization, integrated ad and tracker blocking, Chromium compatibility, powerful tab management tools, note sync, screenshot utility, custom web panels, theme and toolbar editing, plus support for Android, iOS, desktop, and privacy protections.

    193 Vivaldi alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Debian
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • openSUSE
    The only web browser powerful enough for you!
     
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    Vivaldi vs Mozilla Firefox Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    architsastam
    6

    Vivaldi is simply the next stop for Firefox users, while it is freeware, it is technically closed and open-source. Some of the browser's components are closed while some are open and the source codes are available on Vivaldi's website.

    Top Negative Comment
    headlines
    15

    There's no good reason to use a closed source browser like Vivaldi when there are so many open source alternatives on this page.

    Matt
    Positive
    2

    Non-AI browser by humans for humans. Only knock is that it's chromium-based

    3 of 42 comments
    • Vivaldi is Free and ProprietaryMozilla Firefox is Free and Open Source
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    Opera

    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.

    https://opera.com
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  6. Pale Moon icon

    Pale Moon

     406 likes

    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.

    203 Pale Moon alternatives

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    Pale Moon vs Mozilla Firefox Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    pefado
    4

    Best Good Old Firefox! Pale Moon is the what Firefox should be!

    Top Negative Comment
    Michal D.
    3

    Cons:

    • as base is used a very old version of Firefox
    • bad user experience (interface)
    • an very old (and probably already unsupported) version of Sync
    • no support for modern plugins, extensions and themes
    quifom
    Positive
    0

    Good for working with dated web technologies or operating systems. Extensions are much easier to find, as they're based on old Firefox APIs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 26 comments
    • Pale Moon is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  8. Chromium icon

    Chromium

     1150 likes

    Open-source browser project offering strong security, fast performance, and stability with broad support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, extensive customization, frequent security updates, minimal default tracking, and foundation for multiple browsers.

    203 Chromium alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • BSD
    • TrueOS
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Start Page
     
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    Chromium vs Mozilla Firefox Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    34

    Chromium is the core of the Chrome browser. It functions well enough as a browser but lacks some of Chrome's features (e.g. built in language translator). Even though Chromium is open source, it still "phones home" to Google, which has privacy implications. There are more private Chromium-based browsers, such as Brave and Iridium.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    27

    Chromium doesn't have DRM features and some codecs implemented like Google Chrome, it's open-source but all your data goes to Google when you use Chrome Store to download apps since there is no Chromium store. Also, this browser is hard to install on Windows, you have to compile or download versions that are created by the users daily, so it means you do not have a proper installer like on Linux/BSD.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    HShinsei0
    Negative
    -2

    It's Base Blink, not Gecko like Firefox

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 12 comments
    • Chromium is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  9. Brave icon

    Brave

     1257 likes

    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.

    266 Brave alternatives

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Epic Games Store
    • F-Droid
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    Brave vs Mozilla Firefox Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    1

    Currently (March 2017), Brave is not a mature project. It's an open-source privacy-oriented browser and very fast. But you rely on the developers to provide most of the privacy settings, and you can't install extensions. Firefox remains much more customizable via it's about:config menu options.

    Top Negative Comment
    dabockster
    9

    Absolute bait-and-switch of a browser. They advertise privacy and ad blocking, yet you can't disable their crypto wallets or their Web3 stuff. Who knows what else they'll add in future that people won't be able to switch off.

    MD Tahmid Islam
    Positive
    0

    ad free youtube and browsing experience.

    3 of 29 comments
    • Brave is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  10. Zen Browser icon

    Zen Browser

     361 likes

    Experience a privacy-focused, open-source browser rich with features like vertical tabs, Split View, Zen Glance, and extensive security protocols. Built on Firefox, it's currently in beta, emphasizing privacy and adaptability, with future plans for horizontal tabs.

    114 Zen Browser alternatives

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    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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    Zen Browser vs Mozilla Firefox Comments
    Luca
    Positive
    3

    Firefox fork with a much improved GUI, inspired by Arc Browser

    Guest
    Positive
    4

    It's based on firefox , but with many more features .. But it can be a little buggy

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    cosmospider
    Positive
    0

    It's a relatively new fork worth trying. It already has a sizeable community.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Zen Browser is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  11. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

     1114 likes

    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.

    76 Tor Browser alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • OpenBSD
    Tor Browser screenshot 1
     
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    Tor Browser vs Mozilla Firefox Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    gunther
    3

    Slower and clunkier than Firefox, but has IP-masking and fingerprint resistance built-in. Definitely the most practical way to browse the web anonymously.

    Top Negative Comment
    soul1472
    0

    probably not for usual simple browsing like Firefox, even though Tor is great.

    KeenFlosser
    Negative
    1

    It it not designed to be an alternative. It is for those who need or want anonymity, not for average users' browsing needs.

    3 of 5 comments
    • Tor Browser is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
    • Tor Browser is DecentralizedMozilla Firefox is not according to our users
  12. Firefox Developer Edition icon

    Firefox Developer Edition

     244 likes

    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.

    183 Firefox Developer Edition alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Firefox Developer Edition vs Mozilla Firefox Comments
    axy_david
    Positive
    9

    If you have issues with Firefox not being fast enough but don't wanna go Chrome try this! Also faster than Chrome.

    dabockster
    0

    It's literally just a Firefox beta build.

    solandre-wyze-ap-shelta
    Positive
    0

    Lots of good features to try out.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Firefox Developer Edition is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  13. Microsoft Edge icon

    Microsoft Edge

     338 likes

    Chromium-based web browser for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android with Chrome extension support, smart security, privacy tools, syncing of history and bookmarks, immersive reader, PDF tools, Collections for organizing content, and customizable new tab layouts.

    236 Microsoft Edge alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Xbox
    Microsoft Edge screenshot 1
     
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    Microsoft Edge vs Mozilla Firefox Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Peter Mello
    2

    Like it or hate it, Edge has evolved into a worthy rival for all at the top of the Blink-based web browser heap, and for those that have to operate on Microsoft environments with multiple sets of Microsoft credentials, its intuitive maintenance and switching of profiles to suit the task underway is an absolute game changer. It's become more tightly integrated with Outlook and has begun feeling like a co-equal member of the Office suite constituents.

    Top Negative Comment
    Curuxa
    3

    Imagine Chromium but with bing by default for search and with not spyware of Google, instead of Microsoft's one. Not Open Source, no good add-ons, no privacy, no security and a company that only want your data for sell it...

    HAK3R4LIFE
    Negative
    -1

    Bloatware. Spyware. So ingrained into registry that you have to use win11debloat in order to uninstall. Firefox, its only a few clicks to remove or get.

    3 of 7 comments
    • Microsoft Edge is Free and ProprietaryMozilla Firefox is Free and Open Source
  14. ungoogled-chromium icon

    ungoogled-chromium

     274 likes

    Open-source web browser eliminates Google integration, disables background communications, strips non-free binaries, and includes privacy-focused patches and scripts for full transparency, control, and compatibility with Chromium extensions across major platforms.

    212 ungoogled-chromium alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
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    ungoogled-chromium vs Mozilla Firefox Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    26

    Despite Chromium being "open source", it still downloads Google-related crap and phones home to Google. If you value your online privacy, you'll appreciate the Ungoogled Chromium browser, which removes all that. However, Firefox remains more customizable in terms of privacy options.

    Top Negative Comment
    dabockster
    2

    More like GNU/Chromium. It will not load anything deemed "non-free". This includes DRM content, regular Chrome extensions, and a bunch of other random tweaks here and there. Not a good idea to use unless you know what you're doing.

    quifom
    0

    It inherits implements web standards and somewhat better GPU handling from Chromium. Unfortunately cutting dependency on Google comes with it being not very usable. Privacy-wise it's pretty much identical to something like LibreWolf; functionally Ungoogled Chromium is better only for exotic features like Web Bluetooth API.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • ungoogled-chromium is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
  15. Mullvad Browser icon

    Mullvad Browser

     171 likes

    The Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused web browser developed in a collaboration between Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project. It’s designed to minimize tracking and fingerprinting. You could say it’s a Tor Browser to use without the Tor Network.

    109 Mullvad Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Mullvad Browser vs Mozilla Firefox Comments
    dabockster
    1

    Not as overkill as Tor Browser, but still a bit hostile for everyday use.

    • Mullvad Browser is Free and Open SourceMozilla Firefox is also Free and Open Source
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