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 50 alternatives to Google Chrome and 18 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

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    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.

    246 Mozilla Firefox alternatives

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    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
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    Comment summary: Mozilla Firefox receives praise for its focus on privacy, security, and customization. Users appreciate its open-source nature and the absence of data monetization practices unlike Google Chrome. Many highlight Firefox's speed, efficient add-ons, and its commitment to user privacy as key advantages. Some users acknowledge the need for customization to enhance privacy but regard it as a superior alternative for those wanting independence from Google's ecosystem.
    Top Positive Comment
    LinuxDoge
    6

    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.

    Lucas Dondo
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    0

    Better looking, simpler, has Firefox Containers: its greatest feature to simplify your profiles and windows.

    xaver-mue
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    Firefox is on the "browser spectrum" on the other side than chrome. Unlike any other browser it is not build on chromium (made from google) witch is also edge. That's also why you can block ads on youtube what you can't do on any other browser.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Mozilla Firefox is a great Google Chrome alternative.

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

    • Mozilla Firefox is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Chrome.

    • 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

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    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.

    248 Brave alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Comment summary: Brave is praised for its privacy and security features like an efficient ad-blocker and built-in tracker protection, making it a favorable alternative to Google Chrome. Users appreciate its performance, fast browsing experience, and open-source nature. However, some criticisms include the presence of cryptocurrency integrations and its similarity to other Chromium-based browsers. Despite this, the browser's ability to block ads and provide a Chrome-like experience without Google's data collection is highlighted.
    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
    11

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

    Gwrvan Barré
    Negative
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    Brave doesn't try to be different.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Brave is a great Google Chrome alternative.

    • 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

     1045 likes
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    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.

    68 Tor Browser alternatives

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    • Tor
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    • Flathub
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    Comments about Tor Browser as an Alternative to Google Chrome
    Comment summary: The Tor Browser is widely praised for its strong privacy and security features, earning compliments for its ability to provide anonymity and protect user data against tracking. While it's considered more secure than Google Chrome, it has noted drawbacks, including slower loading times and compatibility issues with certain websites due to its stringent privacy protocols. Users commend its open-source nature and suitability for those prioritizing privacy and anti-censorship.
    Top Positive Comment
    riveravaldez
    13

    Firefox-based, with privacy/anonymity.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    -2

    Way less secure than normal browsers when used regularly like when logging into accounts

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    HAK3R4LIFE
    Positive
    0

    Must use with lokinet for maximum security.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Tor Browser is a great Google Chrome alternative.

    • Tor Browser is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Tor Browser is Privacy focusedGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  5. Chromium icon

    Chromium

     1140 likes
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    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.

    195 Chromium alternatives

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    • BSD
    • TrueOS
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Chromium as an Alternative to Google Chrome
    Comment summary: Chromium is praised as a lighter, open-source alternative to Google Chrome, offering similar speed, security, and features without Google's proprietary services. Users appreciate its compatibility with Linux and its privacy-friendly nature. However, some issues like problematic video playback, cumbersome installation on Windows, and lack of a Flash player are noted. Despite these drawbacks, its open-source credentials and performance on non-Windows platforms make it a compelling choice.
    Top Positive Comment
    bohdanfetso
    10

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

    Top Negative Comment
    williamneis
    15

    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.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Chromium is a great Google Chrome alternative.

    • Chromium is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
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    Waterfox

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    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.

    85 Waterfox alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Waterfox as an Alternative to Google Chrome
    Comment summary: Waterfox is praised for being a strong Firefox fork with powerful features like 64-bit support and compatibility with Chrome, Edge, and Firefox extensions. Users appreciate its open-source nature and lack of telemetry data collection, offering more privacy than Chrome. However, some note it disables some Firefox security features and looks dated with compatibility issues with some extensions. Waterfox is seen as a lightweight, customizable, and private browser, though it doesn't compete with Chrome's speed.
    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
    7

    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Positive
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    better than chrome, best firefox fork out there

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    • Almost everyone thinks Waterfox is a great Google Chrome alternative.

    • Waterfox is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Waterfox is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
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    Cromite

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    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.

    48 Cromite alternatives

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Cromite is a great Google Chrome alternative.

    • Cromite is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Cromite is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
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    GNU IceCat

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    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.

    172 GNU IceCat alternatives

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    GNU IceCat is a hardend firefox. It's much more secure out of the box compared to Chrome and Firefox

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks GNU IceCat is a great Google Chrome alternative.

    • 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
  10. DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser icon

    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser

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    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.

    174 DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser alternatives

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    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
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    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.

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    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.

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    • Almost everyone thinks DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser is a great Google Chrome alternative.

    • DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
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    Midori

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    Midori is a lightweight, fast, and free web browser. It aligns well with the Xfce philosophy of making the most out of available resources.

    129 Midori alternatives

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

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    karaboungalos
    Positive
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    Extremely fast and leightweight.

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    • Most users think Midori is a great Google Chrome alternative.

    • Midori is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Midori is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
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    Vanadium

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

    81 Vanadium alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Android
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    Privacy Browser

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    Privacy Browser protects your privacy by disabling features like JavaScript, DOM storage, and cookies that are used by websites to track users. Settings can be adjusted by domain and on-the-fly to enable these features when needed.

    201 Privacy Browser alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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