Shiira AlternativesWeb Browsers and other similar apps like Shiira

Shiira is described as 'Web browser based on Web Kit and written in Cocoa. The goal of the Shiira Project is to create a browser that is better and more useful than Safari' and is a Web Browser in the web browsers category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Shiira for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Shiira alternative is Mozilla Firefox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Shiira are Brave, Tor Browser, Google Chrome and ungoogled-chromium.

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Shiira is a web browser based on Web Kit and written in Cocoa. The goal of the Shiira Project is to create a browser that...

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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 Shiira

     

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

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

    • Mozilla Firefox is Free and Open SourceShiira is also Free and Open Source
    • Mozilla Firefox is Privacy focused, Customizable and Security-focusedShiira is not according to our users
  2. Brave icon

    Brave

     1062 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.

    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 Shiira

     

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

    • Brave is Free and Open SourceShiira is also Free and Open Source
    • Brave is Privacy focused and Security-focusedShiira is not according to our users
  4. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

     963 likes
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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 Shiira

     
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    Opera GX icon
    Opera GX

    Opera GX is a special version of the Opera browser built specifically for gamers. The browser includes unique features like CPU, RAM and Network limiters to help you get the most out of both gaming and browsing.

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  6. Google Chrome icon

    Google Chrome

     4947 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.

    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 Shiira

     
  7. 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 Shiira

     
  8. Microsoft Edge icon

    Microsoft Edge

     316 likes
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    Microsoft's Chromium based browser, rebuilt for performance, compatibility and security.

    209 Microsoft Edge alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    Microsoft Edge screenshot 1

    Top Microsoft Edge Features

    1.  Chromium-based Browsers
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Collections
    4.  PDF annotation
    5.  Integrated PDF Viewer
    6.  Add-ons
    7.  Bookmarks
    8.  Casting to TV
    9.  Reading mode
    10.  MultiTouch
    11.  Website Translation
    12.  Annotate Screenshot

    Microsoft Edge VS Shiira

     
  10. Pale Moon icon

    Pale Moon

     392 likes
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    This open-source Goanna-based browser for Windows, Linux, Mac, and FreeBSD offers customization, security, and privacy. Forked from Firefox, it's optimized for modern processors, ad-free, and supports unique extensions, community-backed. Comes with a functional status bar, supports NPAPI plugins.

    180 Pale Moon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Pale Moon screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Optimal performance
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  Security-focused
    6.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Based on Goanna engine
    2.  Support for Firefox extensions
    3.  Firefox-based Browsers
    4.  Built-in RSS reader
    5.  Legacy addons support
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  User Custom Toolbar
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Optimized for Windows
    12.  Optimized Firefox

    Pale Moon VS Shiira

     
  11. Fennec F-Droid icon

    Fennec F-Droid

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

    193 Fennec F-Droid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Start page
    Fennec F-Droid screenshot 2
    Extension support

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Based on Gecko engine
    2.  Tracker-free
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Firefox-based Browsers
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Integrated Password Manager
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  Picture in Picture

    Fennec F-Droid VS Shiira

     
  12. Firefox Developer Edition icon

    Firefox Developer Edition

     232 likes
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    Firefox Developer Edition brings you latest features, fast performance, and the development tools you need to build for the open web. Its powerful development tools will extend your ability to work across multiple platforms from one place.

    175 Firefox Developer Edition alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Firefox Developer Edition screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Firefox-based Browsers
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Block Trackers
    10.  No Tracking

    Firefox Developer Edition VS Shiira

     
  13. Safari icon

    Safari

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    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.

    181 Safari alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Safari on Mac, iOS, and iPadOS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Integrated into iOS
    2.  Sync with iCloud
    3.  Picture in Picture
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Website Translation
    9.  Text to Speech
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Dark Mode

    Safari VS Shiira

     
  14. Falkon icon

    Falkon

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

    It aims to be a lightweight web browser available through all major platforms.

    Falkon has all standard functions you expect from a web browser. It includes bookmarks, history (both also in sidebar).

    177 Falkon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    Falkon screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  Based on QTWebEngine
    3.  Cross-Platform
    4.  Portable
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Speed dial
    7.  Fast speed
    8.  Built-in RSS reader
    9.  Multiple languages

    Falkon VS Shiira

     
  15. Iceraven icon

    Iceraven

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    A web browser for Android, based on Mozilla's Fenix version of Firefox, GeckoView and Mozilla Android Components.

    190 Iceraven alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Iceraven screenshot 1
    Iceraven screenshot 2
    Iceraven screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Firefox-based Browsers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Integrated Password Manager
    7.  Picture in Picture
    8.  Website Translation
    9.  Block Trackers
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Ad-free

    Iceraven VS Shiira

     
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