FOSS Browser AlternativesWeb Browsers and other similar apps like FOSS Browser

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 apps. The best FOSS Browser alternative is Google Chrome, which is free. Other great apps like FOSS Browser are Floorp, Firefox Focus, Fulguris and Via Browser.

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  1. Google Chrome icon

    Google Chrome

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    Open-source browser featuring real-time web translation, integrated password manager, dark mode, task-level resource management, multi-user account support, automatic updates, and cross-device sync, available on all major operating systems for secure, efficient browsing.

    63 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 FOSS Browser

     

    • Google Chrome is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to FOSS Browser.

    • Google Chrome is the most popular free alternative to FOSS Browser.

    • Google Chrome is Free and ProprietaryFOSS Browser is Free and Open Source
    • Google Chrome is CustomizableFOSS Browser is not according to our users
  2. Floorp icon

    Floorp

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

    121 Floorp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Floorp screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Firefox-based Browsers
    2.  Sidebar
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Synchronization
    9.  Based on Gecko engine
    10.  Support for Gestures
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Cloud Sync

    Floorp VS FOSS Browser

     

    • Floorp is the most popular Open Source alternative to FOSS Browser.

    • Floorp is Free and Open SourceFOSS Browser is also Free and Open Source
    • Floorp is Customizable and Privacy focusedFOSS Browser is not according to our users
  4. Firefox Focus icon

    Firefox Focus

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    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.

    116 Firefox Focus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Single Tab
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Firefox-based Browsers
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Sync via TOR network
    9. Tor icon  Support for TOR

    Firefox Focus VS FOSS Browser

     
  5. Fulguris icon

    Fulguris

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    Sparkling Android Web Browser.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Android-x86
    Fulguris screenshot 1
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    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Chromium-based Browsers
    6.  Website Translation
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Anonymous Proxy
    9.  No Logs
    10.  Smooth
    11.  Chrome-like
    12.  Incognito mode

    Fulguris VS FOSS Browser

     
  6. Via Browser icon

    Via Browser

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

    119 Via Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Via Browser screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Custom Scripts
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Built-in Script Blocker
    7.  User-Agent Randomisation
    8.  Built-in translation
    9.  Content blocker
    10.  Incognito mode

    Via Browser VS FOSS Browser

     
  7. UC Browser icon

    UC Browser

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    Experience blazing fast browsing with video acceleration, secure your data from third parties, enjoy 20GB free cloud storage, ad-free browsing, data compression, multitasking with small window mode, and unique video player features for optimal playback.

    159 UC Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    UC Browser screenshot 1
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    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/

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Built-in Download Manager
    5.  Tabbed browsing
    6. X icon  X Integration
    7.  MultiTouch
    8.  Built-in Screen Capture
    9.  Downloading all type of files
    10. Evernote icon  Evernote integration
    11. Facebook icon  Facebook integration
    12.  Built-in RSS reader

    UC Browser VS FOSS Browser

     
  9. Lightning Browser icon

    Lightning Browser

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Discontinued

    The last version (5.1.0) is from 2019.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Tabbed browsing

    Lightning Browser VS FOSS Browser

     
  10. Samsung Internet icon

    Samsung Internet

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    Achieve efficient, secure web browsing with Samsung Internet. Features include Secret Mode, biometric login, ad blocking, video assistant, and built-in translation. It optimizes performance on Galaxy devices, supporting Samsung DeX and Bixby, enhancing usability across platforms.

    115 Samsung Internet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Samsung Internet screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Website Translation
    4.  Tabbed browsing
    5.  Chromium-based Browsers
    6.  Unlock with fingerprint
    7.  Picture in Picture
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Integrated Password Manager
    10.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    11.  Place websites on desktop
    12.  VR support

    Samsung Internet VS FOSS Browser

     
  11. Mask Browser icon

    Mask Browser

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    Browse with AI assistance using an advanced web browser that supports Chrome and Edge extensions. Features include incognito mode, multilingual support, customizable homepage, video streaming, and robust ad blocking capabilities.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Mask Browser screenshot 1
    Mask Browser screenshot 2
    Mask Browser screenshot 3

    Mask Browser Features

    1.  Website Translation
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Support for Chrome extensions
    6.  Built-in translation
    7. ChatGPT icon  ChatGPT integration
    8.  Built-in AI Assistant
    9.  AI-Powered

    Mask Browser VS FOSS Browser

     
  12. Mises Browser icon

    Mises Browser

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    Mises browser is the first fast secured and extension supported web3 mobile browser, our mission is to let our users' web3 experience on mobile is as good as on PC.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Mises Browser screenshot 1
    Mises Browser screenshot 2
    Mises Browser screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Chromium-based Browsers
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  Integrated Password Manager
    5.  Picture in Picture
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Website Translation
    11.  WEB3
    12.  Built-in Ad-blocker

    Mises Browser VS FOSS Browser

     
  13. Search Ace icon

    Search Ace

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    Search Ace is a browser that specializes in web searches and keyword searches, and can save battery and data with an Ad Blocker

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Search Ace screenshot 1
    Search Ace screenshot 2
    Search Ace screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Block Trackers
    4.  Picture in Picture
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Synonyms
    8.  Keyword Research
    9.  AI-Powered
    10.  Tracking Protection

    Search Ace VS FOSS Browser

     

    • Search Ace is the most popular commercial alternative to FOSS Browser.

    • Search Ace is Paid and ProprietaryFOSS Browser is Free and Open Source
    • Search Ace is Privacy focusedFOSS Browser is not according to our users
  14. uweb Browser icon

    uweb Browser

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    • Powerful: any native functionality with html5 enhancement and still secure; any urls to host a website; javascript and shell scripting for general processing; piping between console and GUI and more with Termux.
    53 uweb Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    uweb Browser screenshot 1
    uweb Browser screenshot 2
    uweb Browser screenshot 3

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Bangs
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Extensible via user JScript
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Text to Speech
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No registration required
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Integrated Password Manager

    uweb Browser VS FOSS Browser

     
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