Zen Browser AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Ad Blockers

The best Ad Blocker alternative to Zen Browser is Brave, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Zen Browser and 17 are Ad Blockers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Ad Blocker alternatives to Zen Browser are Vivaldi, Opera, Mullvad Browser and Firefox Focus.

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  1. Brave icon

    Brave

     1166 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.

    247 Brave alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Comments about Brave as an Alternative to Zen Browser
    hidemail-uncoated838
    Negative
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    Brave is to simple (not enough features) to compete as a Zen alternative

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    • Brave is Free and Open SourceZen Browser is also Free and Open Source
    • Brave is Security-focusedZen Browser is not according to our users
  2. Vivaldi icon

    Vivaldi

     1273 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.

    183 Vivaldi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Comments about Vivaldi as an Alternative to Zen Browser
    hra72
    Positive
    0

    Its development has been ignoring two big issues (closing open tabs & sync issues) for a long time.

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    • Vivaldi is Free and ProprietaryZen Browser is Free and Open Source
  4. Opera icon

    Opera

     1821 likes

    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.

    230 Opera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Opera as an Alternative to Zen Browser
    hidemail-uncoated838
    Negative
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    Maybe a good alternative, but is bad for privacy, so... Not like Zen in this case

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    • Opera is Free and ProprietaryZen Browser is Free and Open Source
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    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. Mullvad Browser icon

    Mullvad Browser

     125 likes

    The Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused web browser developed in a collaboration between Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project. It’s designed to minimize tracking and fingerprinting. You could say it’s a Tor Browser to use without the Tor Network.

    97 Mullvad Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Firefox Focus

     107 likes

    Firefox Focus is the Mozilla-made browser that considers your privacy first and foremost. By default, it blocks ad-trackers and it helps keep things secure by providing easy ways to clear your browsing history, including passwords and cookies.

    124 Firefox Focus alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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  8. DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser icon

    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser

     73 likes

    Privacy-focused open-source smartphone browser by DuckDuckGo blocks trackers, enforces encrypted connections, and provides a Privacy Grade. Partners with 'Terms of Service Didn't Read' and offers features like tabs, bookmarks, and autocomplete, keeping search data private.

    174 DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  10. Arc Browser icon

    Arc Browser

     55 likes

    Experience a calmer, more personal internet in this browser designed for you. Let go of the clicks, the clutter, the distractions.

    25 Arc Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Comments about Arc Browser as an Alternative to Zen Browser
    hra72
    Positive
    0

    Missing the Linux version.

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    • Arc Browser is Free and ProprietaryZen Browser is Free and Open Source
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    Midori

     253 likes

    Midori is a lightweight, fast, and free web browser. It aligns well with the Xfce philosophy of making the most out of available resources.

    129 Midori alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Midori new Tab
     
  14. Quetta icon

    Quetta

     15 likes

    Browsing reinvented with cutting-edge ad removal, lightning-fast speeds, and robust data protection through biometric encryption.

    94 Quetta alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  15. Opera Neon icon

    Opera Neon

     6 likes

    Neon is an agentic AI browser that turns complex prompts into full-scale results. Automate tasks, turn intent into output, and get context-aware assistance all in one browser.

    73 Opera Neon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Opera Neon is the most popular commercial alternative to Zen Browser.

    • Opera Neon is Paid and ProprietaryZen Browser is Free and Open Source
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