Falkon AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Web Browsers

The best Web Browser alternative to Falkon 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 Falkon and loads of them are Web Browsers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Web Browser alternatives to Falkon are Brave, Zen Browser, Tor Browser and Google Chrome.

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Falkon, formerly QupZilla, is a QtWebEngine based cross-platform web browser.

It aims to be a lightweight web browser...

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Falkon alternatives page was last updated Mar 3, 2025
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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon

    Mozilla Firefox

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    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.

    233 Mozilla Firefox alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
    Firefox Desktop (Light Theme)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Security-focused
    4.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Non profit
    4.  Tracking Protection
    5.  Privacy settings
    6.  AdBlock Friendly
    7.  Themes
    8.  Integrated PDF Viewer
    9.  Support for HTML5
    10.  Tab containers
    11.  Bookmark Organization
    12.  Website screenshots

    Mozilla Firefox VS Falkon

     
    Comments about Mozilla Firefox as an Alternative to Falkon
    Centaro
    Negative •Nov 14, 2022
    0

    It doesn't run under GPL3.

    Falkon Icon
    Mozilla Firefox icon

    • Most users think Mozilla Firefox is a great Falkon alternative.

    • Mozilla Firefox is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Falkon.

    • Mozilla Firefox is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Falkon.

    • Mozilla Firefox is Free and Open SourceFalkon is also Free and Open Source
    • Mozilla Firefox is Privacy focused, Customizable and Security-focusedFalkon is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    226 Brave alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2. Tor icon  Support for TOR
    3.  Chromium-based Browsers
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Built-in Script Blocker
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Fingerprinting protection
    8.  Cryptocurrency rewards
    9.  HTTPS Support
    10.  AdBlock Friendly
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Brave VS Falkon

     
    Comments about Brave as an Alternative to Falkon
    Centaro
    Negative •Nov 14, 2022
    0

    It doesn't run under GPL3.

    Falkon Icon
    Brave icon

    • Some users think Brave is a great Falkon alternative, some don't.

    • Brave is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Falkon.

    • Brave is Free and Open SourceFalkon is also Free and Open Source
    • Brave is Privacy focused and Security-focusedFalkon is not according to our users
  4. Zen Browser icon

    Zen Browser

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    Zen is a beautifully designed browser, privacy-focused, and packed with features, that care about your experience, not your data.

    75 Zen Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Arch Linux
    Zen Browser screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Clean design
    5.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Firefox-based Browsers
    2.  Vertical Tabs
    3.  Split-screen view
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Sidebar
    6.  Workspaces
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Side panel
    9.  Based on Gecko engine
    10.  Multiple Profiles
    11.  Picture in Picture
    12.  No Tracking

    Zen Browser VS Falkon

     
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    Opera icon
    Opera

    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.

    https://opera.com
    Learn More
  6. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

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    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.

    50 Tor Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • OpenBSD
    • Tor
    Tor Browser screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Online Anonymity
    2.  Anticensorship
    3.  Firefox-based Browsers
    4.  Tor
    5.  Hide your IP
    6.  Built-in VPN
    7.  Malicious script blocker
    8.  Multiplatform
    9.  Block Trackers
    10.  No registration required
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Sync via TOR network

    Tor Browser VS Falkon

     
  7. Google Chrome icon

    Google Chrome

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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.

    59 Google Chrome alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • PortableApps.com
    Main Window

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3. Android icon  Android Sync
    4.  Bookmark Organization
    5.  Google integration
    6.  Website Translation
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Integrated Password Manager
    9.  Multiplatform
    10.  Incognito mode
    11.  Chromium-based Browsers
    12.  Password sync

    Google Chrome VS Falkon

     
  8. Vivaldi icon

    Vivaldi

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

    164 Vivaldi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Vivaldi v7.0 for desktop Dashboard

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Tab Stacking
    2.  Support for Chrome extensions
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Side panel
    5.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    6.  Speed dial
    7.  Sidebar
    8.  Group tabs
    9.  Integrated Email Client
    10.  Quick Command Panel
    11.  Opera-like
    12.  Custom themes

    Vivaldi VS Falkon

     
  10. Chromium icon

    Chromium

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    Chromium is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer, faster, and more stable way for all users to experience the web.

    174 Chromium alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • TrueOS
    • Xfce
    Start Page

    Chromium Features

    1.  Chrome-like
    2.  Support for Chrome extensions
    3.  Chromium-based Browsers
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Portable
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Bluetooth Support
    9.  Based on Blink engine
    10.  Google smart lock

    Chromium VS Falkon

     
  11. Mullvad Browser icon

    Mullvad Browser

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    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.

    81 Mullvad Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Mullvad Browser screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Firefox-based Browsers
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Fingerprinting protection
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Proactive Protection
    11.  Picture in Picture
    12.  No Logs

    Mullvad Browser VS Falkon

     
  12. Opera icon

    Opera

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    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.

    217 Opera alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Built-in VPN
    2.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    3.  Limit ram usage
    4.  Sidebar
    5.  Support for Chrome extensions
    6.  Portable
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Picture in Picture
    9.  Currency Conversion
    10.  Support for Gestures
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Opera VS Falkon

     
  13. Floorp icon

    Floorp

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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.

    121 Floorp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Floorp screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Firefox-based Browsers
    2.  Sidebar
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Synchronization
    9.  Based on Gecko engine
    10.  Support for Gestures
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  Picture in Picture

    Floorp VS Falkon

     
  14. ungoogled-chromium icon

    ungoogled-chromium

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

    189 ungoogled-chromium alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    ungoogled-chromium screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Chromium-based Browsers
    2.  Bloatware Remover
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Based on Blink engine
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Portable
    9.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Multiple languages

    ungoogled-chromium VS Falkon

     
  15. Waterfox icon

    Waterfox

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    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.

    57 Waterfox alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Regular Window

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Firefox-based Browsers
    2.  Support for 64 bit
    3.  Optimized Firefox
    4.  Privacy enhanced
    5.  Support for Firefox extensions
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Legacy addons support
    8.  Classic extension support
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Optimized for Windows
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  Block Trackers

    Waterfox VS Falkon

     
    Comments about Waterfox as an Alternative to Falkon
    Guest
    Positive •May 5, 2020
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    Solid developer - eye towards enabling (or rather not disabling) features real people rely on.

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    Waterfox icon

    • Most users think Waterfox is a great Falkon alternative.

    • Waterfox is Free and Open SourceFalkon is also Free and Open Source
    • Waterfox is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightFalkon is not according to our users
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