Internet Explorer Alternatives 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 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 Internet Explorer and loads of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Internet Explorer are Google Chrome, Tor Browser, Vivaldi and Opera.

Internet Explorer alternatives are mainly Web Browsers but may also be Ad Blockers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Internet Explorer.

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Html Viewer 3
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Free • Open Source
Web Browser
Windows
Linux
118 alternatives to Html Viewer 3
Html Viewer 3 (hv3) is a powerful yet minimalist web browser that uses Tkhtml3 as a rendering engine and SEE (Simple ECMAScript Engine) to interpret scripts. The application itself is written in Tcl. Currently it is at alpha stage.
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Html Viewer 3 Features
1. PortableHtml Viewer 3 can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
TCL
Minimalistic
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 08_0203, released in February 2008, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Webian Shell
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Free • Open Source
Web Browser
Mac
Windows
Linux
161 alternatives to Webian Shell
A full screen web browser for devices that don't need a desktop. Shell is built on Mozilla Chromeless, some of the latest technology from the people who make Firefox. Chromeless allows Shell itself to be written in standard web technologies like HTML, CSS & JavaScript - g.
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Webian Shell Features
1. PortableWebian Shell can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Fullscreen support
IE Tab
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
Google Chrome
2 alternatives to IE Tab
IE Tab emulates Internet Explorer by using the IE rendering engine directly within Chrome. This will enable you to use ActiveX controls and test your web pages with different versions of IE (IE6, IE7, IE8, or IE9).
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IE Tab Features
Browser extension
Multiple languages
Element Browser
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Free • Proprietary
Web Browser
Windows
142 alternatives to Element Browser
Element Browser is a stylistic, modern and powerful web browser. It features unmatched security, an intuitive user interface and great features.
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Element Browser Features
1. Support for GesturesElement Browser supports touch or mouse gestures and interactions.
Discontinued
The official website is no longer available and the URL has been replaced with a different webpage. Last version of the browser, 7.0, released in March 2014, can be still downloaded from Download.com
Risingware Browser
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Free • Proprietary
Web Browser
Windows
138 alternatives to Risingware Browser
Risingware Browser, a multi-process web browser based on Trident (IE) layout engine, is fairly light and fast in terms of speed. When we speak of "speed", we mean the speed in searching stuff by activating multiple search engines at a time, in visiting or closing out...

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Discontinued
The official website is no longer available. Last version, 3.0.a, released on June 18, 2010, can be still downloaded from Download.com (direct download recommended)
Fizzik
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Free • Proprietary
Web Browser
Windows
123 alternatives to Fizzik
fizzik is a browser designed to help you find, enjoy and share the best media on the Web.

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Discontinued
The project appears to be abandoned. Last news dated back to 2011. Anyway it can be still downloaded: take a look at the comments.
R&S Browser in the Box
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Paid • Proprietary
Web Browser
Virtualization Tool
Windows
119 alternatives to R&S Browser in the Box
The Virtual Environment for secured and comfortable Web Browsing: On the basis of a “Browser-in-the-Box” concept a virtual machine is provided with a reduced operating system and a web browser encapsulated therein.
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xombrero
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Free • Open Source
Web Browser
Mac
Windows
Linux
Xfce
104 alternatives to xombrero
xombrero is a minimalist web browser with sophisticated security features designed-in, rather than through an add-on after-the-fact. In particular, it provides both persistent and per-session controls for scripts and cookies, making it easy to thwart tracking and scripting...
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xombrero Features
Minimalistic
Tabbed browsing
Built-in PDF converter
Based on Webkit engine
Built-in Download Manager
Discontinued
xombrero has been retired and is no longer under development and supported. Last version, 1.6.4, released in February 2015, can be still downloaded from GitHub.
Hydra Browser
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Free • Proprietary
Web Browser
Windows
127 alternatives to Hydra Browser
Hydra is a web browser with Office 2007 style interface, intended to be a good companion to your primary browser. Hydra is loaded with features built right into the software, such as a translator (using three services publicly available - Google, Babelfish and Tranexp)...
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Hydra Browser Features
1. Website TranslationHydra Browser uses a built-in translator to translate content into any language in real time.
Sidebar
Built-in RSS reader
Discontinued
Last version, 1.0.7.0, was released on March 18, 2008. It can be still downloaded from Softpedia.
Citrio
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Free • Proprietary
Web Browser
Mac
Windows
Chromium
161 alternatives to Citrio
Citrio is an innovative user-friendly web-browser, which combines powerful functionality and exquisite design of the user interface. It includes a range of standard options and a vast array of unique features for users, too – all for making web-browsing experience really...
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Citrio Features
Built-in Torrent client
Built-in Media Downloader
Built-In Proxy
Proxy support
Built-in Download Manager
Chromium-based Browsers
Warning
Potential security/privacy issues, see: http://genxpose.blogspot.com/2014/12/citrio-browser-avoid-it.html

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