URLCheck AlternativesURL Cleaners & Browser Selectors like URLCheck

URLCheck is described as 'Acts as an intermediary when opening url links, allowing, among other things: to remove trackers, affiliate links, unnecessary elements, facilitating link sharing, protecting against certain phishing techniques and many more…' and is a browser selector in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to URLCheck for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, Linux and F-Droid apps. The best URLCheck alternative is ClearURLs, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like URLCheck are LinkSheet, Hurl - Choose a Browser, Browser Tamer and Velja.

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  1. ClearURLs icon
     60 likes

    This extension will automatically remove tracking elements from URLs to help protect your privacy when browse through the Internet.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
     
  2. LinkSheet icon
     11 likes
    • Set preferred browser: Always list all browsers, only list native apps, always list selected browser, only list whitelisted browsers

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. Sometimes you might want to open a link in a browser of your choice, instead of the default one. Hurl is used to let you choose the browser everytime you click a link (links outside of browser). So naturally, It acts as default browser to do that.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Browser Tamer icon
     9 likes

    Intercepts clicked links and redirects them to configured browsers or profiles based on detailed rules by domain, protocol, and file extension. Supports major and custom browsers, works with multiple profiles, uses minimal resources, respects privacy, and is free to use.

    35 Browser Tamer alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Browserosaurus icon
     20 likes

    Browserosaurus is an open-source (MIT license), Electron-based app for macOS. It works by setting itself as the default browser; any clicked links in non-browser apps are now sent to Browserosaurus where it’ll present you with a menu of all your installed browsers.

    32 Browserosaurus alternatives

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Cleans tracking parameters from URLs and QR codes for private sharing, unmasks shortened links to show final destination, integrates with macOS Shortcuts, ensures data stays on-device, ad-free, supports hundreds of popular sites, and requires no user data collection.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. Browser Select icon
     10 likes

    Browser Select is a utility to dynamically select the browser you want instead of just having one default for all links. similar to the prompt in android to choose a browser when a link in a non-browser app is clicked/touched.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Take back control of your browsing experience. Trackless Links Pro is the universal Safari extension for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that removes tracking parameters, enables custom redirects, and gives you control over website behaviors.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Safari
     
  9. Neat URL icon
     4 likes

    Neat URL cleans URLs, removing parameters such as Google Analytics' utm parameters.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  10. A default browser replacement for windows to let you pick your preferred browser on the fly.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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