Open Source Chrome Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Google Chrome for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Windows alternative is Mozilla Firefox. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Google Chrome and many of them are open source and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Windows alternatives to Google Chrome are Brave, Tor Browser, Chromium and Waterfox.

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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon

    Mozilla Firefox

     7523 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.

    245 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
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    Comments about Mozilla Firefox as an Alternative to Google Chrome
    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.

    KaitoKid
    Positive
    0

    It's really good and pretty underrated. Customizations are easy and more flexible than Google Chrome. Abundance of privacy, although lacks ad blocking and fingerprint blocking by default.

    Lucas Dondo
    Positive
    0

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

    3 of 95 comments
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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

     1167 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.

    247 Brave alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Comments about Brave as an Alternative to Google Chrome
    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

    definitelym3li
    Positive
    0

    its not just an alternative , it has a built in automatic adblocker , especially while watching youtube , BRAVE IS LITERALLY THE BEST BROWSER EVER, its just do underrated

    3 of 80 comments
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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

     1050 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.

    69 Tor Browser alternatives

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    • Android
    • Tor
    • OpenBSD
    • 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.

    3 of 20 comments
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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
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  6. Chromium icon

    Chromium

     1140 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.

    195 Chromium alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • 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.

    3 of 18 comments
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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
  7. Waterfox icon

    Waterfox

     416 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.

    86 Waterfox alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    Desktop
     
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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.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    better than chrome, best firefox fork out there

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 12 comments
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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
  8. ungoogled-chromium icon

    ungoogled-chromium

     251 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.

    204 ungoogled-chromium alternatives

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    • Flathub
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    Comments about ungoogled-chromium as an Alternative to Google Chrome
    Comment summary: Ungoogled Chromium is highlighted as a preferred choice for privacy-conscious users seeking a Chrome-like experience without Google's reach. However, it faces criticism for lacking proprietary codecs, plugins, and a straightforward installation process, with no self-update mechanism leading to potential security issues. Positive comments praise its ability to deliver a Chromium experience devoid of bloatware, but negative remarks focus on setup challenges and missing features compared to Chrome.
    Top Positive Comment
    ddoron
    6

    Almost identical with modifications to remove google's reach.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    6

    No proper executable (exe) file to install it, you should compile it to be able to install Ungoogled Chromium on Windows.

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

    SO MUCH BETTER than the googled version.

    3 of 14 comments
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    • Almost everyone thinks ungoogled-chromium is a great Google Chrome alternative.

    • ungoogled-chromium is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • ungoogled-chromium is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  10. Pale Moon icon

    Pale Moon

     401 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.

    196 Pale Moon alternatives

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    • BSD
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    Comments about Pale Moon as an Alternative to Google Chrome
    krbngls
    Positive
    14

    It's the old Firefox!!! Loved it!

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    • Almost everyone thinks Pale Moon is a great Google Chrome alternative.

    • Pale Moon is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Pale Moon is Lightweight, Privacy focused and Security-focusedGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
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    LibreWolf

     323 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.

    92 LibreWolf alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenBSD
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    Floorp

     125 likes

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

    138 Floorp alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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  13. Mullvad Browser icon

    Mullvad Browser

     125 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.

    97 Mullvad Browser alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  14. Helium Browser icon

    Helium Browser

     58 likes

    Chromium browser with open-source ad, tracker, and cryptominer blocking by default, zero tracking, customizable privacy controls, proxy-anonymized extension downloads, split view, and efficient, unobtrusive interface for full extension compatibility.

    58 Helium Browser alternatives

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    • Linux
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  15. SeaMonkey icon

    SeaMonkey

     241 likes

    Web-browser, advanced e-mail, newsgroup and feed client, IRC chat, and HTML editing in one application. Itis built on the open source Mozilla Gecko engine, the same code which underlies Thunderbird and is the base for the Firefox browser.

    184 SeaMonkey alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about SeaMonkey as an Alternative to Google Chrome
    Oscar Sanderson
    Positive
    1

    Seamonkey is a internet suite which is like a swiss army knife giving you more control and it is open source and does not track you like Google do

    Guest
    Positive
    4

    More privacy, more user control of how the browser functions, More technical interface, includes a web authoring and editing tool, integrated with email, and doesn't report home to Google.

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

    Open source that runs on all normal platforms. Features are what were in the original Netscape Navigator. Updated to today's HTML etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
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    • Most users think SeaMonkey is a great Google Chrome alternative.

    • SeaMonkey is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • SeaMonkey is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
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