Open Source Chrome Alternatives for Android

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

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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon

    Mozilla Firefox

     7664 likes

    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.

    263 Mozilla Firefox alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
    • Linux Mobile
    More protection from the start
     
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    Mozilla Firefox vs Google Chrome Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    LinuxDoge
    7

    Easy to use. You can make it extremely secure using one file. Perfect extension support. All the features of Chrome, without being a data harvester.

    venture2935
    Positive
    0

    The only browser not based on chromium.

    rajeshbisht943
    Positive
    1

    Firefox is better for privacy. It blocks trackers by default and is open source. Uses less RAM than Chrome.

    3 of 97 comments
    • Mozilla Firefox is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Mozilla Firefox is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  2. Brave icon

    Brave

     1278 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.

    271 Brave alternatives

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    • Mac
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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 Google Chrome Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    8

    Brave is an effort to make a Chrome-like experience based on the Chromium code base and remove/block all the spyware Google put in to monitor your online activity. Brave is good, but it's not as good/flexible as Iridium.

    Top Negative Comment
    CatarinaTeles
    9

    While it shares 99% of chrome code base, it as advertisements enabled by default

    Jeff DEMANOU
    Positive
    1

    I really like Brave because it lets me enjoy the whole Chrome ecosystem while still protecting my privacy.

    3 of 82 comments
    • Brave is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Brave is Privacy focused and Security-focusedGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  4. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

     1117 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.

    79 Tor Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • Flathub
    • OpenBSD
    Tor Browser screenshot 1
     
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    Tor Browser vs Google Chrome Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    riveravaldez
    14

    Firefox-based, with privacy/anonymity.

    HAK3R4LIFE
    Positive
    0

    Must use with lokinet for maximum security.

    eric-scoles
    Positive
    1

    The best turnkey privacy-oriented browser I'm familiar with.

    3 of 20 comments
    • Tor Browser is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Tor Browser is Privacy focused and DecentralizedGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  5. Chromium icon

    Chromium

     1152 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.

    206 Chromium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • TrueOS
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Start Page
     
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    Chromium vs Google Chrome Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    bohdanfetso
    10

    It's more lighter then chrome and have all functions of it

    Top Negative Comment
    williamneis
    16

    It doesn't have a proper installer for Windows. It's very hard to install it compared to Google Chrome. On the other hand, on Linux platform both are easy to install.

    Kelson V
    Positive
    0

    Same engine, same experience, mostly the same features as Chrome, but without being tied directly into Google services.

    3 of 18 comments
    • Chromium is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
  7. Waterfox icon

    Waterfox

     457 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.

    99 Waterfox alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    Mobile
     
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    Waterfox vs Google Chrome Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    TerrifiedTyphlosion
    7

    If you haven't left Google Chrome because you think other browsers can't compete with its speed (which, in my experience, hasn't been completely true), try Waterfox out. It comes with the added bonus of being far more privacy-oriented than either Chrome or Firefox.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    5

    Compared to Firefox (from where it was forked on), Waterfox looks pretty dated and some extensions refuses to be installed due to this -- depending on what extension you want, you may have troubles.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    no google by default, and built in adblocker

    3 of 13 comments
    • Waterfox is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Waterfox is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  8. Cromite icon

    Cromite

     85 likes

    Cromite is a Chromium fork focusing on privacy, featuring built-in ad-blocking, user agent customization for privacy, DNS adjustments for security, and anti-fingerprinting measures to ensure user safety throughout browsing sessions.

    52 Cromite alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Cromite vs Google Chrome Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I like this app coz it has no useless features and does the basics properly. No ads, less tracking, lightweight.

    • Cromite is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Cromite is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  9. DuckDuckGo Browser icon

    DuckDuckGo Browser

     90 likes

    Privacy-focused open-source smartphone browser by DuckDuckGo blocks trackers, enforces encrypted connections, and provides a Privacy Grade. Partners with 'Terms of Service Didn't Read' and offers features like tabs, bookmarks, and autocomplete, keeping search data private.

    190 DuckDuckGo Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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    DuckDuckGo Browser vs Google Chrome Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    demianmasks
    0

    I like DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser as an alternative because of how it treats data as it deserve: privacy !

    brandirolsen
    Positive
    0

    Duck duck go does have a desktop version for Mac now. I am using it now. You must have the mobile version and request the version for your desktop through the settings of your mobile app. It takes a little while but it works well.

    Tibbe
    0

    It is good, but unfortunately only mobile. It depends on the web renderer the system provides, it would be better to my opinion if it used Servo for example.

    3 of 5 comments
    • DuckDuckGo Browser is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • DuckDuckGo Browser is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  10. Midori icon

    Midori

     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.

    141 Midori alternatives

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    Midori Browser with VPN
     
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    Midori vs Google Chrome Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's just as fast and I get the search results I ask for

    karaboungalos
    Positive
    -2

    Extremely fast and leightweight.

    • Midori is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Midori is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  11. GNU IceCat icon

    GNU IceCat

     128 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
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    • Linux
    • Android
    GNU IceCat screenshot 1
     
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    GNU IceCat vs Google Chrome Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It is even better than firefox at blocking trackers and fingerprinting and viruses

    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    GNU IceCat is a hardend firefox. It's much more secure out of the box compared to Chrome and Firefox

    • GNU IceCat is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • GNU IceCat is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  12. Vanadium icon

    Vanadium

     45 likes

    Privacy and security enhanced releases of Chromium for GrapheneOS. Vanadium provides the WebView and standard user-facing browser on GrapheneOS.

    97 Vanadium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    Vanadium screenshot 1
     
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    Vanadium vs Google Chrome Comments
    Casper Rivers
    Positive
    0

    Better than Chrome in every way.

    • Vanadium is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Vanadium is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  14. Privacy Browser icon

    Privacy Browser

     21 likes

    Open source Android web browser focused on privacy by disabling JavaScript, DOM storage, and cookies by default, offering per-domain adjustments, EasyList tracking blocklists, SSL pinning, Tor proxy, fullscreen, night mode, and no built-in analytics or ad networks.

    206 Privacy Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Privacy Browser screenshot 1
     
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