Chrome Alternatives for Windows

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

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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon

    Mozilla Firefox

     7658 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.

    262 Mozilla Firefox alternatives

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    • Open Source

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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
    Firefox Desktop (Light Theme)
     
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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

     1269 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.

    270 Brave alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Epic Games Store
    • F-Droid
    Brave screenshot 1
     
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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

    Ali Kurtze
    Positive
    0

    Leightweight, add free, still runs on Chromium and doesnt kill your CPU.

    3 of 81 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. Vivaldi icon

    Vivaldi

     1311 likes

    Flexible browser featuring deep customization, integrated ad and tracker blocking, Chromium compatibility, powerful tab management tools, note sync, screenshot utility, custom web panels, theme and toolbar editing, plus support for Android, iOS, desktop, and privacy protections.

    196 Vivaldi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Debian
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • openSUSE
    The only web browser powerful enough for you!
     
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    Vivaldi vs Google Chrome Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Sascha Smit
    4

    Vivaldi is a lot more customisable than Chrome, Vivaldi has a lot more features than Chrome, Vivaldi is more privacy focused and it's based on the Blink engine (also known as Chromium) so switching to Vivaldi is very easy + it supports Chrome extensions.

    Gwrvan Barré
    Positive
    -1

    It's the best ! It's privacy first. It has all the functions you could dream of. It is the most unique browser in the world ! Try it ! You will love it !

    Hossein Amjad
    Positive
    1

    Vivaldi is = Chrome with optimized performance and many many many customization features. It works flawlessly and me after trying and working with all browsers, I'm more than confident to say that Vivaldi is THE Browser we all need.

    3 of 54 comments
    • Vivaldi is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Chrome is also Free and Proprietary
    • Vivaldi is Privacy focusedGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
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    Ghost Browser

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  6. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

     1116 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.

    78 Tor Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • 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
  8. 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.

    205 Chromium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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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
  9. Waterfox icon

    Waterfox

     456 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.

    98 Waterfox alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    Desktop
     
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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
  10. ungoogled-chromium icon

    ungoogled-chromium

     274 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.

    214 ungoogled-chromium alternatives

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    • Flathub
    ungoogled-chromium screenshot 1
     
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    ungoogled-chromium vs Google Chrome Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    ddoron
    6

    Almost identical with modifications to remove google's reach.

    Top Negative Comment
    robotkoer
    0

    Good goals, but it doesn't have timely updates (nor a self-updater) on most platforms, so you'd still be vulnerable to security issues that are patched in later versions of Chrome/Chromium.

    HAK3R4LIFE
    Positive
    0

    SO MUCH BETTER than the googled version.

    3 of 14 comments
    • ungoogled-chromium is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • ungoogled-chromium is Privacy focused and Security-focusedGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  11. Opera icon

    Opera

     1824 likes

    A fast, secure web browser with advanced privacy features like a built-in VPN with ad blocking, Speed Dial, smart AI, cloud sync, picture-in-picture mode, and easy extensibility through plugins and extensions.

    248 Opera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
    • Chrome OS
    Opera screenshot 1
     
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    Opera vs Google Chrome Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Refalm
    6

    It's like Chrome. But without the resource hogging and Google crap.

    Top Negative Comment
    LinuxDoge
    12

    Shady. Not more shady than Chrome, but likely as bad.

    ratsniffa
    2

    Tons of features and great UI, but was bought out by a Chinese company, so it might not respect your privacy as much as it seems.

    3 of 29 comments
    • Opera is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Chrome is also Free and Proprietary
  12. Microsoft Edge icon

    Microsoft Edge

     338 likes

    Chromium-based web browser for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android with Chrome extension support, smart security, privacy tools, syncing of history and bookmarks, immersive reader, PDF tools, Collections for organizing content, and customizable new tab layouts.

    239 Microsoft Edge alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Xbox
    Microsoft Edge screenshot 1
     
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    Microsoft Edge vs Google Chrome Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Cody Pertuit
    7

    I've switched over from Chrome completely. I find that the Chromium based edge is much better than Chrome. Less resource usage on my machine.

    Top Negative Comment
    John Fastman
    32

    If you want to use a browser's Incognito mode (called Private Browsing in Firefox and Safari), you don't want where you go to be recorded in files stored on your computer. Microsoft Edge DOES store info about where you've been, even if you've been there using its InPrivate mode. (http://betanews.com/2016/01/30/stop-using-microsoft-edges-inprivate-mode-if-you-value-your-privacy/). Switch to an open source browser. There are plenty of good ones.

    Ubell
    0

    The mouse gestures are now included and very convenient.

    However, news that I had hidden on the top page are displayed without my knowledge. If the ads displayed there were not the worst, I would use Edge.

    3 of 22 comments
    • Microsoft Edge is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Chrome is also Free and Proprietary
  13. Zen Browser icon

    Zen Browser

     368 likes

    Experience a privacy-focused, open-source browser rich with features like vertical tabs, Split View, Zen Glance, and extensive security protocols. Built on Firefox, it's currently in beta, emphasizing privacy and adaptability, with future plans for horizontal tabs.

    118 Zen Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
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    Zen Browser vs Google Chrome Comments
    fabriziob
    Positive
    0

    The direction of the development, the current and planned features and the customization are amazing for such a young project and I am not missing anything (especially the Google tracking and the AI push) of Chrome.

    armchair
    Positive
    0

    Zen Browser is open source and privacy friendly. Not based on blink engine from Google but instead Gecko. What's not to like?

    Scepty
    Positive
    1

    Zen is a remarkably fast and customizable browser, and possibly the best I've ever used. Especially considering how new it is, the amount of features is astounding. Additonally, the themes can be anything from recolors to adding whole new features, and you can have multiple on at once. Pretty much the only thing it doesn't have is DRM content. Because of the $5000 price tag on DRM lisences, it's not (currently) financially advisable for Zen's developer to buy one. Hopefully someday!

    • Zen Browser is Free and Open SourceGoogle Chrome is Free and Proprietary
    • Zen Browser is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Chrome is not according to our users
  14. Pale Moon icon

    Pale Moon

     407 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.

    205 Pale Moon alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    Pale Moon screenshot 1
     
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    Pale Moon vs Google Chrome Comments
    krbngls
    Positive
    14

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

    saviour-simple
    Negative
    0

    Extremely outdated and poor security

    • 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
  15. LibreWolf icon

    LibreWolf

     390 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.

    104 LibreWolf alternatives

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