Safari Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Safari for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac 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 Safari and loads of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Safari are Zen Browser, Brave, Google Chrome and Vivaldi.

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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon

    Mozilla Firefox

     7663 likes

    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.

    263 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
    • Linux Mobile
    Firefox Desktop (Light Theme)
     
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    Mozilla Firefox vs Safari Comments
    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.

    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.

    • 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. Zen Browser icon

    Zen Browser

     369 likes

    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.

    119 Zen Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
    Zen Browser screenshot 1
     
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    Zen Browser vs Safari Comments
    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.

    • Zen Browser is Free and Open SourceSafari is Free and Proprietary
    • Zen Browser is Customizable and Privacy focusedSafari is not according to our users
  4. Brave icon

    Brave

     1277 likes

    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.

    271 Brave alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Epic Games Store
    • F-Droid
    Brave screenshot 1
     
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    Brave vs Safari Comments
    Deviated
    Positive
    1

    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.

    Ola Johansson
    Positive
    0

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

    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

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

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  6. Google Chrome icon

    Google Chrome

     4993 likes

    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.

    106 Google Chrome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    Main Window
     
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    Google Chrome vs Safari Comments
    Kelson V
    0

    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

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

    Vivaldi

     1312 likes

    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.

    197 Vivaldi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Debian
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • openSUSE
    The only web browser powerful enough for you!
     
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    Vivaldi vs Safari Comments
    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.

    • Vivaldi is Free and ProprietarySafari is also Free and Proprietary
    • Vivaldi is Customizable and Privacy focusedSafari is not according to our users
  9. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

     1117 likes

    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.

    79 Tor Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • OpenBSD
    Tor Browser screenshot 1
     
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    Tor Browser vs Safari Comments
    Kelson V
    Positive
    0

    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.

    • Tor Browser is Free and Open SourceSafari is Free and Proprietary
    • Tor Browser is Privacy focused and DecentralizedSafari is not according to our users
  10. LibreWolf icon

    LibreWolf

     393 likes

    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.

    105 LibreWolf alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenBSD
    Homeage
     
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    LibreWolf vs Safari Comments
    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/

    • LibreWolf is Free and Open SourceSafari is Free and Proprietary
    • LibreWolf is Privacy focused and CustomizableSafari is not according to our users
  11. Helium Browser icon

    Helium Browser

     122 likes

    Chromium browser with open-source ad, tracker, and cryptominer blocking by default, zero tracking, customizable privacy controls, proxy-anonymized extension downloads, split view, and efficient, unobtrusive interface for full extension compatibility.

    76 Helium Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Helium Browser screenshot 1
     
  12. Waterfox icon

    Waterfox

     457 likes

    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.

    99 Waterfox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    Desktop
     
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    Waterfox vs Safari Comments
    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.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Faster than Firefox and more customizable.

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

    Chromium

     1152 likes

    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.

    206 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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    Chromium vs Safari Comments
    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.

    • Chromium is Free and Open SourceSafari is Free and Proprietary
  14. Floorp icon

    Floorp

     148 likes

    Open-source browser based on Firefox, combining advanced privacy and tracking protection with a Chromium-inspired interface, cross-platform support, customization options, compatibility with Firefox extensions, regular updates, efficient performance, and multilingual support.

    150 Floorp alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Floorp screenshot 1
     
  15. ungoogled-chromium icon

    ungoogled-chromium

     274 likes

    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.

    215 ungoogled-chromium alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    ungoogled-chromium screenshot 1
     
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    ungoogled-chromium vs Safari Comments
    Kelson V
    0

    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.)

    • 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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