Puffin AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Web Browsers

The best Web Browser alternative to Puffin is Brave, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Puffin and loads of them are Web Browsers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Web Browser alternatives to Puffin are Google Chrome, Vivaldi, Opera and Floorp.

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Puffin speeds up mobile browsing by shifting the workload from the resource-limited devices to the cloud servers, and resource-demanding webpages can run super-fast on your phones or tablets.

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Puffin alternatives page was last updated Jun 12, 2024
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  1. Brave icon
    Brave icon

    Brave

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    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.

    234 Brave alternatives
    Brave screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Brave screenshot 1
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    Brave screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  Support for TOR
    3.  Chromium-based Browsers
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Built-in Script Blocker
    6.  Fingerprinting protection
    7.  Cryptocurrency rewards
    8.  HTTPS Support
    9.  AdBlock Friendly
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Earn Money
    12.  Brave shield
    13.  Built-in VPN
    14.  Multi Device Support
    15.  Built-in Torrent client
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    Guest

    Brave blocks ads but has optional ads which give you BAT (a cryptocurrency that can be used to buy gift cards)

    Positive comment •Nov 2, 2020
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    • Most users think Brave is a great Puffin alternative.

    • Brave is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Puffin.

    • Brave is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Puffin.

    • Brave is Free and Open SourcePuffin is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Brave is Privacy focused and Security-focusedPuffin is not according to our users
  2. Google Chrome icon
    Google Chrome icon

    Google Chrome

     4925 likes
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    Web browser with features like cloud sync for data, multiple account support, integrated password manager, dark mode, and real-time website translation. Extensions and themes are supported for customization and enhanced functionality.

    234 Google Chrome alternatives
    main window

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • PortableApps.com
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    Main View (Android)

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Android Sync
    3.  Bookmark Organization
    4.  Google integration
    5.  Translator
    6.  Website Translation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Multiplatform
    9.  Integrated Password Manager
    10.  Incognito mode
    11.  Chromium-based Browsers
    12.  Password sync
    13.  Support all desktops
    14.  Integrated PDF Viewer
    15.  Automatic Form-Filler
    16.  Native bookmark sync
    17.  Support for Javascript
    18.  Portable
    19.  Tabbed browsing
    20.  Inspect Element
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    Guest

    theres no anonimity of proxy in chrome

    Negative comment •Oct 3, 2015
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    Guest

    Doesn't offload workloads to the cloud, doesn't include built-in VPN

    Negative comment •Nov 9, 2018
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    nao_robot

    free while puffin is paid/super limited but has no amonity

    Comment •Nov 26, 2021
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    • Some users think Google Chrome is a great Puffin alternative, some don't.

    • Google Chrome is Free and ProprietaryPuffin is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Google Chrome is CustomizablePuffin is not according to our users
  4. Vivaldi icon
    Vivaldi icon

    Vivaldi

     1188 likes
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    The Vivaldi browser protects you from trackers, blocks unwanted ads, and puts you in control with unique built-in features.

    172 Vivaldi alternatives
    Vivaldi v7.0 for desktop Dashboard

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Vivaldi v7.0 for desktop Speed-dial
    Vivaldi v7.0 for desktop Tab tiling
    +9
    Vivaldi v7.0 for desktop Tab stacking

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Tab Stacking
    2.  Support for Chrome extensions
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Side panel
    5.  Speed dial
    6.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    7.  Group tabs
    8.  Sidebar
    9.  Opera-like
    10.  Quick Command Panel
    11.  Custom themes
    12.  Integrated Email Client
    13.  Block Trackers
    14.  Note Manager
    15.  Feed Reader
    16.  Calendar Integration
    17.  Synchronization
    18.  Pop out video
    19.  Visual system design
    20.  Android Sync
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    Ghost Browser

    Chromium web browser with multi-session browsing, workspace creation, advanced tab management, and Web3 integration. Ideal for developers, marketers, privacy-conscious users, social media managers, customer support specialists, Q...

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  6. Opera icon
    Opera icon

    Opera

     1811 likes
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    Opera is a web browser that integrates new technologies and prioritizes simplicity, speed, and security. It contributes to open web standards and offers a customizable start page, Speed Dial, and a sidebar for quick tab switching and access to services like WhatsApp, Facebook...

    234 Opera alternatives
    Opera screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
    Opera screenshot 1
    Opera screenshot 2
    +9
    Opera screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Built-in VPN
    2.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    3.  Limit ram usage
    4.  Sidebar
    5.  Support for Chrome extensions
    6.  Portable
    7.  Limit cpu usage
    8.  Speed dial
    9.  Bookmarks
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Picture in Picture
    12.  Resume interrupted downloads
    13.  Currency Conversion
    14.  Support for Gestures
    15.  Built-in Download Manager
    16.  Multi panel
    17.  Session Management
    18.  Text Wrapping
    19.  Chromium-based Browsers
    20.  Cloud Sync
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  7. Floorp icon
    Floorp icon

    Floorp

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

    119 Floorp alternatives
    Floorp screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Floorp screenshot 1
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    +1
    Vertical tabs

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Support for Themes
    6.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Firefox-based Browsers
    2.  Sidebar
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Synchronization
    6.  Based on Gecko engine
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Picture in Picture
    10.  Vertical Tabs
    11.  Portable
    12.  Tree Style Tabs
    13.  Workspaces
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  8. Ungoogled Chromium icon
    Ungoogled Chromium icon

    Ungoogled Chromium

     217 likes
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    A Google Chromium variant for removing Google integration and enhancing privacy, control, and transparency.

    209 Ungoogled Chromium alternatives
    Ungoogled Chromium screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for Themes
    7.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Chromium-based Browsers
    2.  Bloatware Remover
    3.  Based on Blink engine
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Portable
    6.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    7.  Multiple languages
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  10. Mull icon
    Mull icon

    Mull

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    This is a privacy oriented and deblobbed web browser based on Mozilla Firefox technology. It enables many features upstreamed by the Tor Uplift project using preferences from the arkenfox-user.js project.

    208 Mull alternatives
    Mull screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Firefox-based Browsers
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Built-in Download Manager
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Picture in Picture
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Based on Gecko engine
    8.  Integrated Password Manager
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  11. Fennec F-Droid icon
    Fennec F-Droid icon

    Fennec F-Droid

     77 likes
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    Browser using the Gecko layout engine to render web pages, which implements current and anticipated web standards.

    210 Fennec F-Droid alternatives
    Start page
    Fennec F-Droid screenshot 2
    +3
    Extension support

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Tracker-free
    2.  Based on Gecko engine
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Firefox-based Browsers
    6.  Integrated Password Manager
    7.  Cloud Sync
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  12. Kiwi Browser icon
    Kiwi Browser icon

    Kiwi Browser

     56 likes
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    Kiwi Browser is made to read news, watch videos, movie trailers, listen to music, without annoyances.

    162 Kiwi Browser alternatives
    Kiwi Browser screenshot 1
    Kiwi Browser screenshot 2
    +3
    Kiwi Browser screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Privacy focused
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    3.  Chromium-based Browsers
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Website Translation
    6.  Picture in Picture
    7.  Integrated Password Manager
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  13. DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser icon
    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser icon

    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser

     58 likes
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    Seamlessly take control of your personal information, no matter where the Internet takes you.

    174 DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser alternatives
    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser screenshot 1
    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser screenshot 2
    +8
    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Data Cleansing
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  DNS blacklist
    6.  Forces encrypted connection
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  14. Opera Mini icon
    Opera Mini icon

    Opera Mini

     351 likes
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    Opera Mini enables you to take your full web experience to your phone. It has a lot of goodies from Opera 's most capable version* like tab browsing, Speed Dial, dedicated download manager, etc.

    Moreover it offers faster mobile internet, s.

    164 Opera Mini alternatives
    Opera Mini screenshot 1
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    +4
    Opera Mini screenshot 3

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Data Compression
    4.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    5.  Built-in Download Manager
    6.  Download videos from Facebook
    7.  Tabbed browsing
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  15. Thorium Browser icon
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    Thorium Browser

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    Chromium fork named after radioactive element No. 90.

    98 Thorium Browser alternatives
    Thorium Browser screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    Warning

    Thorium has a history of being bundled with Yiff (furry porn) withing the program structure folders, while some other users report their antivirus detect a Troyan file bundled with it.

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