Braus AlternativesBrowser Selectors & Web Browsers like Braus

Braus is described as 'A small application to select a browser every time you click a link anywhere. This is especially useful if you have multiple browsers or profiles, and you want to be able to open certain links in certain browsers' and is a browser selector. There are more than 25 alternatives to Braus for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and Flathub apps. The best Braus alternative is URLCheck, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Braus are Hurl - Choose a Browser, LinkSheet, Browser Tamer and Junction.

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  1. URLCheck icon
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    URLCheck 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….

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Obtainium
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  2. 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
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  3. LinkSheet icon
     12 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
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  4. Browser Tamer icon
     12 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Junction icon
     15 likes

    Choose the application to open files and links.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Linux Mobile
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Junction screenshot 1
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  6. Velja icon
     11 likes

    Open links in a specific browser or a matching native app. Easily switch between browsers.

    43 Velja alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. Browserosaurus icon
     21 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.

    37 Browserosaurus alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. Donut Browser icon
     5 likes

    Open source anti-detect browser offering unlimited isolated profiles with unique fingerprints, zero telemetry, Chromium and Firefox engines, per-profile proxy and VPN support, built-in REST API for profile management, team features, and cross-platform compatibility.

    42 Donut Browser alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Default Tamer is a macOS menu-bar app that becomes your default browser “interceptor”. Once set as the default web browser, it receives every link first, checks your routing rules, and then opens the link in the right browser automatically.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. 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
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  11. Browsers icon
     5 likes

    Pops up a small browser selection dialog when opening a link from an app (except a browser). Supports profiles for most browsers and also containers for Firefox.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Choosy icon
     17 likes

    Choosy opens links in different browsers as specified, according to rules, set by the user.

    41 Choosy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Choosy screenshot 1
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