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FOSS Browser is described as '"FOSS Browser" is a fully free (as in freedom) open source Android browser: privacy-friendly with a modern user interface. - Your privacy - your data' and is a Web Browser in the web browsers category. There are more than 10 alternatives to FOSS Browser for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, iPad, iPhone and Mac. The best alternative is Google Chrome, which is free. Other great apps like FOSS Browser are Bromite, Firefox Focus, Lightning Browser and Via Browser.

FOSS Browser alternatives are mainly Web Browsers but may also be Ad Blockers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of FOSS Browser.
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  1. Google Chrome icon

    Google Chrome

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • PortableApps.com
    229 alternatives to Google Chrome 

    A free web browser developed by Google from the open source Chromium project with a focus on speed and minimalism. Chrome offers fast start-up and web page loading, supports a minimalist user interface, automatically updates in the background...

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    1.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsGoogle Chrome can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
    2.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    3.  Website TranslationGoogle Chrome uses a built-in translator to translate content into any language in real time.
    4.  Dark ModeGoogle Chrome supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    5.  Integrated Password ManagerGoogle Chrome lets you access all the passwords you’ve saved across your different devices.
    6.  PortableGoogle Chrome can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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  2. Bromite icon

    Bromite

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    133 alternatives to Bromite 

    Bromite is a Chromium fork with support for ad blocking and enhanced privacy.

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    1.  Privacy focusedBromite is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    2.  Dark ModeBromite supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
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  4. Firefox Focus icon

    Firefox Focus

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    120 alternatives to Firefox Focus 

    Firefox Focus is the Mozilla-made browser that considers your privacy first and foremost. By default, it blocks ad-trackers and it helps keep things secure by providing easy ways to clear your browsing history, including passwords and cookies.

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    1.  Privacy focusedFirefox Focus is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    2.  Block TrackersFirefox Focus has a feature to block trackers from tracking you.
    3.  No TrackingFirefox Focus will not track you or use your personal data.
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  5. Lightning Browser icon

    Lightning Browser

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    125 alternatives to Lightning Browser 

    One of the smallest, fastest Android web browsers around. It is a high-performance small-sized Internet browser built for those who don't want the cumbersome size of Firefox or Chromium. It is based off the Android WebKit Engine.

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    1.  LightweightLightning Browser consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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  6. Via Browser icon

    Via Browser

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    110 alternatives to Via Browser 

    The smallest and fastest browser, but so powerful with customization.

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    1.  Dark ModeVia Browser supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    2.  LightweightVia Browser consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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  8. UC Browser icon

    UC Browser

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    189 alternatives to UC Browser 

    UC mobile offers free and easy to use browsers for almost any mobile phone. UC Browser is one of the most popular mobile browsers in the world!

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    1.  PortableUC Browser can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    2.  LightweightUC Browser consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    3.  Wi-Fi SharingUC Browser can help you quickly share your Wi-Fi with your friends and colleagues.
    4.  Dark ModeUC Browser supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    Warning

    UC Browser leaks private and personally identifiable information to a server in China: https://citizenlab.ca/2016/08/a-tough-nut-to-crack-look-privacy-and-security-issues-with-uc-browser/

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    Opera Touch

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    131 alternatives to Opera Touch 

    Opera Touch is made to be used on the go. It features a faster web search and is the perfect companion for your Opera PC browser.

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    1.  No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Opera Touch without registration.
    2.  End-to-End EncryptionOpera Touch has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
    3.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
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  10. CM Browser icon

    CM Browser

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    • Free • Proprietary
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    182 alternatives to CM Browser 

    CM (Clean Master) Browser is an ultra lightweight mobile browser which can protect you from malicious threats and still give you rapid browsing speed.

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    1.  LightweightCM Browser consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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  11. Naked Browser icon

    Naked Browser

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    178 alternatives to Naked Browser 

    Naked Browser uses the Android WebView (WebKit) that's on your device--the same one used by the stock Browser. The developer has scoured the stock Browser code removing bloat, creating a lightweight, lightning-fast alternative.

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    1.  Ad-freeNaked Browser doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    2.  LightweightNaked Browser consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
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      Floorp

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      • Windows
      • Mac
      • Linux
      • FLATHUB
      103 alternatives to Floorp 

      The Floorp project is a project that seeks privacy and a balance between anonymity and the public nature of the web.

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      1.  Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsFloorp can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
      2.  No TrackingFloorp will not track you or use your personal data.
      3.  Privacy focusedFloorp is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
      4.  Block TrackersFloorp has a feature to block trackers from tracking you.
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