The Best Safari AlternativesTop Web Browsers and other similar apps like Safari

Safari is described as 'The best browser for your Mac is the one that comes with your Mac. Safari is faster and more energy efficient than other browsers. Handy tools help you save, find, and share your favorite sites. Built-in privacy features help keep your browsing your business' and is a leading Web Browser in the web browsers category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Safari for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Safari alternative is Mozilla Firefox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Safari are Brave, Zen Browser, Google Chrome and Tor Browser.

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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.

    244 Mozilla Firefox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
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    Comments about Mozilla Firefox as an Alternative to Safari
    Guest
    Positive
    7

    Mozilla has incredible features, the new 'Firefox Quantum' layout is easy to use and clean to look at. Very customisable, and good privacy control.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Nicolas
    Positive
    2

    Open Source, easy to use...

    RemovedUser
    0

    Like Chrome it brings compromises in terms of platform specific user experience due to its cross platform nature. However I consider it the best alternative. Even though the developer tools did not scale well considering performance. They become unresponsive too fast with large documents and data loads.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Mozilla Firefox is a great Safari alternative.

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

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

    • Mozilla Firefox is Free and Open SourceSafari is Free and Proprietary
    • Mozilla Firefox is Privacy focused, Customizable and Security-focusedSafari is not according to our users
  2. Brave icon

    Brave

     1155 likes
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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.

    247 Brave alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Comments about Brave as an Alternative to Safari
    Ola Johansson
    Positive
    0

    It's nice with a system that can pay websites AND block ads.

    Deviated
    Positive
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    Paying the websites you visit is better than prostituting yourself to advertisement. Way better, in fact internet became very disrespectful before ad-blockers went viral.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Security, Tor support, ads blocker, who made it spent for advertising.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Brave is a great Safari alternative.

    • Brave is Free and Open SourceSafari is Free and Proprietary
    • Brave is Privacy focused, Security-focused and CustomizableSafari is not according to our users
  4. Zen Browser icon

    Zen Browser

     270 likes
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    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.

    101 Zen Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Zen Browser as an Alternative to Safari
    Kelson V
    Positive
    0

    Similar to Arc in how it's a bit more complex than Safari, but doesn't try to get in your way.

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    • Zen Browser is Free and Open SourceSafari is Free and Proprietary
    • Zen Browser is Privacy focused and CustomizableSafari is not according to our users
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    Opera GX

    Web browser optimized for gamers, with CPU, RAM, and network limiters, Twitch and Discord sidebar integration, customizable gaming themes, GX Corner for games, news, deals, mobile sync via Flow, multitasking chat, ad blocker, and...

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  6. Google Chrome icon

    Google Chrome

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    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.

    84 Google Chrome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Google Chrome as an Alternative to Safari
    Kelson V
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    I mean, it's better than handing all your data to Microsoft with Edge, if only because Google's a bit less obtrusive about it

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    • Most users think Google Chrome is a great Safari alternative.

    • Google Chrome is Free and ProprietarySafari is also Free and Proprietary
    • Google Chrome is CustomizableSafari is not according to our users
  7. 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.

    67 Tor Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Tor
    • OpenBSD
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Tor Browser as an Alternative to Safari
    Kelson V
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    Tor is the go-to choice when you really need privacy, but that comes at a cost in speed and capabilities, so it's less suitable for day-to-day usage.

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    • Tor Browser is Free and Open SourceSafari is Free and Proprietary
    • Tor Browser is Privacy focusedSafari is not according to our users
  8. Vivaldi icon

    Vivaldi

     1267 likes
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    Flexible browser featuring deep customization, integrated ad and tracker blocking, Chromium compatibility, powerful tab management tools, note sync, screenshot utility, custom web panels, theme and toolbar editing, plus support for Android, iOS, desktop, and privacy protections.

    184 Vivaldi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    The only web browser powerful enough for you!
     
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    Comments about Vivaldi as an Alternative to Safari
    Kelson V
    Positive
    0

    Spiritual successor to the original Opera. Super-customizable, respects your privacy better than most Chromium-based web browsers, and the one I've settled on as my main browser on macOS for now. Can optionally open into a full suite of web/mail/calendar/feeds, or just stay as a web browser.

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    • Most users think Vivaldi is a great Safari alternative.

    • Vivaldi is Free and ProprietarySafari is also Free and Proprietary
    • Vivaldi is Customizable and Privacy focusedSafari is not according to our users
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    LibreWolf

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    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.

    90 LibreWolf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenBSD
    Homeage
     
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    Comments about LibreWolf as an Alternative to Safari
    Kelson V
    Positive
    0

    A solid, privacy-protecting browser suitable for everyday use. You may need to tweak the anti-fingerprinting settings for some sites to work, but I've only run into a handful of those.

    The biggest drawback on macOS is that the regular installer doesn't include an updater (they recommend using Homebrew instead), and the app isn't signed, so you do need to jump through a few hoops to get it out of quarantine so recent OS versions will actually run it.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    1

    Effective, free and open source privacy respecting solution. Integrates with the Firefox plugin ecosystem and provides more options than Safari in my experience. For example, consider YouTube distraction management plugins where most I found on the App Store were paid whereas you've got fantastic standard solutions like Unhook on the Firefox extension marketplace. Found this via https://privacytests.org/

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • LibreWolf is Free and Open SourceSafari is Free and Proprietary
    • LibreWolf is Privacy focused and CustomizableSafari is not according to our users
  11. Chromium icon

    Chromium

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    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.

    194 Chromium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • TrueOS
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Start Page
     
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    Comments about Chromium as an Alternative to Safari
    Kelson V
    0

    Last I looked, Chromium didn't really have a stable release available on macOS. Google of course would prefer that you just use Chrome, but another Chromium-based browser like Vivaldi is going to be easier to manage.

    ab1
    Positive
    0

    Chromium is ahead of others at the moment.

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    • Most users think Chromium is a great Safari alternative.

    • Chromium is Free and Open SourceSafari is Free and Proprietary
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    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.

    136 Floorp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    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.

    83 Waterfox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    Desktop
     
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    Comments about Waterfox as an Alternative to Safari
    Kelson V
    Positive
    0

    Built on Firefox, minus some of the Mozilla features that "phone home." Has a regular installer and updater for macOS, unlike LibreWolf.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Nice interface and usability.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Faster than Firefox and more customizable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Waterfox is a great Safari alternative.

    • Waterfox is Free and Open SourceSafari is Free and Proprietary
    • Waterfox is Privacy focused and CustomizableSafari is not according to our users
  14. 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.

    231 Opera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Opera as an Alternative to Safari
    Kelson V
    Negative
    1

    I used to like Opera back in the day, but I trust Vivaldi more now.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    As easy to use as any of the other browsers plus useful sidebar and extensions and plug-ins but without an overwhelming number to choose from

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Opera is a great Safari alternative.

    • Opera is Free and ProprietarySafari is also Free and Proprietary
    • Opera is CustomizableSafari is not according to our users
  15. ungoogled-chromium icon

    ungoogled-chromium

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    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.

    203 ungoogled-chromium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Comments about ungoogled-chromium as an Alternative to Safari
    Kelson V
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    On the plus side, it rips out everything that talks to Google behind your back. On the minus side, it doesn't replace those Google-specific features, making it awkward to deal with. (For instance: It can use Chromium extensions, but it doesn't trust the Chrome Web Store.)

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    • ungoogled-chromium is Free and Open SourceSafari is Free and Proprietary
    • ungoogled-chromium is Privacy focused and Security-focusedSafari is not according to our users
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