Chromium Alternatives

Chromium is described as 'Open-source browser project forming the codebase for other browsers, with strong security, stability, frequent updates, and wide platform compatibility' and is a leading Web Browser in the web browsers category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Chromium for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Chromium alternative is Mozilla Firefox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Chromium are Zen Browser, Brave, Vivaldi and Google Chrome.

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Chromium alternatives are mainly Web Browsers, but if you're looking for Ad Blockers or Text to Speech Services you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android + Open Source, Android, Mac, iPad and iPhone. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Chromium.
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  1. Falkon icon
     176 likes

    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).

    198 Falkon alternatives

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Snapcraft
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  2. Midori icon
     258 likes

    Lightweight browser focused on privacy with ad and tracker blocking, integrated VPN and Tor browsing, customizable appearance modes, workspace management for tab organization, support for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and seamless content syncing.

    143 Midori alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  3. Iridium Browser icon
     93 likes

    Iridium Browser is a free, open, and libre browser modification of the Chromium code base, with privacy being enhanced in several key areas.

    181 Iridium Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Iceraven icon
     43 likes

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

    208 Iceraven alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • OpenAPK
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  5. GNU IceCat icon
     128 likes

    Gnuzilla is the GNU version of the Mozilla suite, and GNU IceCat is the GNU version of the Mozilla Firefox browser. Its main advantage is an ethical one: it is entirely free software.

    182 GNU IceCat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
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  6. Nook Browser icon
     16 likes

    Minimal browser for Mac featuring sidebar-first navigation, “Rooms” for grouping tasks, open-source code, privacy-focused local data storage, fast performance, modern UI, native macOS APIs, support for extensions, and user-driven development.

    68 Nook Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
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  7. Yandex Browser icon
     186 likes

    Yandex Browser is a simple and easy-to-use internet browser. Based on the Chromium technology platform, it loads pages quickly, just shows you what you need and gives you plenty of space for viewing webpages.

    183 Yandex Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Android TV
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  8. FireDragon icon
     22 likes

    FireDragon, derived from Floorp and based on Firefox ESR, integrates KDE through OpenSUSE patches. Includes Ublock Origin, a customizable sidebar, vertical tabs, and more.

    61 FireDragon alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  9. suprow icon
     11 likes

    Desktop browser replaces tabs with Spaces, organizing web apps into themed workspaces for efficient switching. Includes command palette, overlay tab switcher, ad blocker, dark mode, Picture-in-Picture, download management, and robust privacy controls without telemetry.

    59 suprow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Dia Browser icon
     14 likes

    Browser with AI-powered sidebar enables summarizing web pages, answering questions, drafting content, comparing sites, and adapting task-specific tools for writing, research, shopping, and communication, all with privacy features like ad and tracker blocking included.

    108 Dia Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. GNOME Web icon
     113 likes

    GNOME Web is the web browser for the GNOME desktop, based on the popular WebKit engine. It offers a simple, clean, beautiful view of the Web featuring first-class GNOME desktop integration. Its code name is Epiphany.

    186 GNOME Web alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
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  12. qutebrowser icon
     54 likes

    An actively developed, keyboard-focused browser with a minimal GUI, inspired by other browsers/addons like dwb and Vimperator/Pentadactyl. It’s based on Python, PyQt5 and QtWebKit and free software, licensed under the GPL.

    137 qutebrowser alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Python
    • WebKit
    • Qt
    • Flatpak
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