Updated September 2026

Best Chrome alternatives in 2026

Leaving Chrome doesn't have to mean leaving your extensions. Chromium-based browsers keep the Chrome Web Store and render every site the same way; Gecko and WebKit browsers take you off Google's engine entirely. Both kinds are here, with the engine marked on each.

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   Brave

   96%

   Private by default, Chrome-compatible.

   Blink open source WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS
   Site compatibility 3/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Tracking protection 3/3Low maintenance 3/3Cross-device sync 2/3

   Worth knowing: Crypto/BAT rewards and sponsored extras (all disableable)

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   Firefox

   96%

   The independent original.

   Gecko open source WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS
   Site compatibility 3/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Tracking protection 2/3Low maintenance 3/3Cross-device sync 3/3

   Worth knowing: Mozilla's ad-tech experiments irritate purists

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   Microsoft Edge

   88%

   Chromium in a Microsoft suit.

   Blink proprietary WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS
   Site compatibility 3/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Tracking protection 0/3Low maintenance 3/3Cross-device sync 3/3

   Worth knowing: Relentless Microsoft nudges and defaults-resetting

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   Safari

   88%

   Apple's home advantage.

   WebKit proprietary macOSiOS
   Site compatibility 3/3Extension ecosystem 2/3Tracking protection 2/3Low maintenance 3/3Cross-device sync 3/3

   Worth knowing: Apple platforms only

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   Floorp

   86%

   Firefox with every switch exposed.

   Gecko open source WindowsmacOSLinux
   Site compatibility 3/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Tracking protection 2/3Low maintenance 2/3Cross-device sync 2/3

   Worth knowing: So many options it can overwhelm

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   Vivaldi

   86%

   The power user's toolbox.

   Blink partially open WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS
   Site compatibility 3/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Tracking protection 2/3Low maintenance 2/3Cross-device sync 2/3

   Worth knowing: Can feel heavy and busy until tamed

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   Zen Browser

   86%

   Calm, beautiful Firefox.

   Gecko open source WindowsmacOSLinux
   Site compatibility 3/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Tracking protection 2/3Low maintenance 2/3Cross-device sync 2/3

   Worth knowing: Young, fast-moving project — occasional rough edges

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   Waterfox

   82%

   Privacy-tuned Firefox with a gentler touch.

   Gecko open source WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroid
   Site compatibility 3/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Tracking protection 2/3Low maintenance 2/3Cross-device sync 1/3

   Worth knowing: Small team — updates can trail Firefox slightly

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   ChatGPT Atlas

   74%

   OpenAI's browser with ChatGPT in every tab.

   Blink proprietary macOSWindows
   Site compatibility 3/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Tracking protection 0/3Low maintenance 2/3Cross-device sync 1/3

   Worth knowing: Browsing data can inform your ChatGPT context — check settings

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    Comet

    74%

    Perplexity's agentic browser.

    Blink proprietary WindowsmacOS
    Site compatibility 3/3Extension ecosystem 3/3Tracking protection 0/3Low maintenance 2/3Cross-device sync 1/3

    Worth knowing: An agent that browses for you needs deep access — a real trust tradeoff