GNU IceCat AlternativesTop Web Browsers and other similar apps like GNU IceCat

GNU IceCat is described as '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' and is a very popular Web Browser in the web browsers category. There are more than 100 alternatives to GNU IceCat for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best GNU IceCat alternative is Mozilla Firefox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GNU IceCat are Zen Browser, Brave, Google Chrome and Tor Browser.

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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon
     7535 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.

    249 Mozilla Firefox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • 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
     
  2. Zen Browser icon
     294 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.

    105 Zen Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. Brave icon
     1177 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.

    251 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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    Brave vs GNU IceCat Comments
    Kelson V
    Negative
    0

    I suppose if you don't want a browser that takes an ethical stand, you can always go for Brave?

    Guest
    Positive
    -7

    Secure private and the fastest browser. Best used on mobile devices, but desktop use is getting better and better

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Brave is Free and Open SourceGNU IceCat is also Free and Open Source
    • Brave is Security-focused and CustomizableGNU IceCat is not according to our users
  4. Google Chrome icon
     4958 likes

    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.

    88 Google Chrome alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Google Chrome vs GNU IceCat Comments
    Kelson V
    Negative
    0

    Chrome's core business model (surveillance advertising with vendor lock-in to remote services) is literally the opposite of IceCat's ethical stance (privacy, no reliance on code you can't look at yourself).

    Guest
    Negative
    7

    IceCat is meant as a privacy respecting browser, Chrome goes the other way.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Google Chrome is Free and ProprietaryGNU IceCat is Free and Open Source
    • Google Chrome is CustomizableGNU IceCat is not according to our users
  5. Tor Browser icon
     1059 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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Tor
    • OpenBSD
    • Flathub
     
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    Tor Browser vs GNU IceCat Comments
    Kelson V
    Positive
    0

    More frustrating for everyday use, but much more private than anything else out there.

    • Tor Browser is Free and Open SourceGNU IceCat is also Free and Open Source
  6. LibreWolf icon
     329 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.

    94 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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    LibreWolf vs GNU IceCat Comments
    Kelson V
    Positive
    0

    Similar goals, based on a newer version of Firefox, and appears to be better maintained. And doesn't break quite as much site compatibility.

    And if you still want to block non-Free JavaScript, you can install LibreJS on there.

    • LibreWolf is Free and Open SourceGNU IceCat is also Free and Open Source
    • LibreWolf is CustomizableGNU IceCat is not according to our users
  7. Chromium icon
     1142 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.

    197 Chromium alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • TrueOS
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
     
  8. Floorp icon
     129 likes

    Open-source browser based on Firefox, combining advanced privacy and tracking protection with a Chromium-inspired interface, cross-platform support, customization options, compatibility with Firefox extensions, regular updates, efficient performance, and multilingual support.

    140 Floorp alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  9. Waterfox icon
     418 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.

    87 Waterfox alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
     
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    Waterfox vs GNU IceCat Comments
    Kelson V
    Positive
    0

    Waterfox's balance between privacy and usability is closer to what I'm looking for in terms of daily web use.

    • Waterfox is Free and Open SourceGNU IceCat is also Free and Open Source
    • Waterfox is CustomizableGNU IceCat is not according to our users
  10. Mullvad Browser icon
     130 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.

    99 Mullvad Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  11. Opera icon
     1822 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.

    234 Opera alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Snapcraft
     
  12. 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.

    205 ungoogled-chromium alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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    ungoogled-chromium vs GNU IceCat Comments
    Kelson V
    Positive
    0

    Probably the closest Blink-based equivalent.

    • ungoogled-chromium is Free and Open SourceGNU IceCat is also Free and Open Source
    • ungoogled-chromium is Security-focusedGNU IceCat is not according to our users
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