Internet Explorer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Web Browsers for Windows
There are many alternatives to Internet Explorer for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows Web Browser alternative is Mozilla Firefox, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Internet Explorer and many of them are Web Browsers available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows Web Browser alternatives to Internet Explorer are Google Chrome, Vivaldi, Chromium and Opera.
- Web Browser
- Free • Proprietary
- 228 Mozilla Firefox alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- BSD
- iPad
- AppImageHub
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- Samsung Galaxy Store
- PortableApps.com
- Haiku
- Flatpak
- Homebrew
- Chocolatey
- Gecko
Comments about Mozilla Firefox as an Alternative to Internet Explorer
Most Recent CommentOpen Source and Respects Privacy.
On android it is a little slow
- 63 Google Chrome alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- PortableApps.com
Comments about Google Chrome as an Alternative to Internet Explorer
IE sucks while Chrome is fast. Chrome is even better than IE.
- 166 Vivaldi alternatives
The Vivaldi browser protects you from trackers, blocks unwanted ads, and puts you in control with unique built-in features.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
Norway
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Flathub
- Snapcraft
Comments about Vivaldi as an Alternative to Internet Explorer
Vivaldi is in my opinion the greatest alternative to any browser because of it's focus on privacy, customizability and the overall user experience. a browser for even the most extreme maximalists or minimalists among us
- 176 Chromium alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- BSD
- TrueOS
- Xfce
Chromium Features
Comments about Chromium as an Alternative to Internet Explorer
undeniably_lizardMake a switch from a browser that is about to die to an open source and privacy protecting alternative. I believe it is a good choice for those who still use IE.
- 218 Opera alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
Norway
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Kindle Fire
- Flatpak
- 210 Microsoft Edge alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Flathub
Top Microsoft Edge Features
Comments about Microsoft Edge as an Alternative to Internet Explorer
There is no add-on support and is too tied into the operating system.
The Linux ManiacInternet Explorer Is Dying And You Should Replace It With Microsoft Edge, It's The Fastest Browser, Stronger Privacy, And Good Performance.
- 181 Pale Moon alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
Netherlands
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Comments about Pale Moon as an Alternative to Internet Explorer
Besteht Browser for all IE users
Firefox Developer Edition brings you latest features, fast performance, and the development tools you need to build for the open web. Its powerful development tools will extend your ability to work across multiple platforms from one place.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- PortableApps.com
- 179 SeaMonkey alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
- 111 Midori alternatives
Midori is a lightweight, fast, and free web browser. It aligns well with the Xfce philosophy of making the most out of available resources.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Chile
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
More features, more customizable, more platforms, and open source.