19.2
Brave Browser is a free browser for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, built on the open-source Chromium Web core.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSLinux
Best Privacy Browsers in 2026
Privacy browsers help limit tracking while you browse the web. Choose based on the protections you want, such as tracker blocking or fingerprint protection, and whether the browser has an Android app. Before choosing, confirm that the browser supports Android if you want to use it on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. Also compare supported platforms, free plans, paid options and open-source status.
28.7
Waterfox is a free, open source web browser focused on privacy and customization.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidExtensionLinux
38.7
DuckDuckGo Browser is a free browser for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, with protections that block third-party trackers and most ads, including ads…
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS
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AVG Secure Browser
Free planAndroidWebExtensionmacOS8.5From $39.99 a year - 5
Tor Browser
Tor Browser is a free, open-source browser that routes its own web traffic through the Tor network to help hide a user's real IP address and resist…
Free planOpen sourceAndroidAPILinuxmacOS8.4Free plan - 6
SnowHaze
SnowHaze offers a free privacy browser for iOS and a separate paid VPN service.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSExtension8.0Free plan - 7
Mullvad Browser
Mullvad Browser is a free, open-source browser designed to minimize tracking and browser fingerprinting.
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSWindows7.8Free plan - 8
IronFox
IronFox is a free, open-source browser for Android focused on keeping browsing data private.
Free planOpen sourceAndroid7.8Free plan - 9
Midori Browser
Midori Browser is a free, open-source browser focused on private browsing.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSExtensionLinux7.8Free plan - 10
Privacy Browser Android
Android privacy browser with an open-source codebase and a free plan.
Free planOpen sourceAndroid7.8$5 one-time - 11
Avast Secure Browser
Avast Secure Browser is a Chromium-based browser with a free version and a paid PRO option.
Free planWebExtension7.7From $39.99 a year - 12
iodé Browser
iodé Browser is a free, open-source Android browser supplied preinstalled with iodéOS.
Free planOpen sourceAndroid7.7From €9 a year - 13
LibreWolf
LibreWolf is a free, open-source browser based on Firefox that puts privacy, security, and user freedom first.
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSWindows7.6Free plan - 14
Orion Browser
Orion Browser is a WebKit-based browser from Kagi with built-in ad blocking, advanced tracking protection, and fingerprint protection.
iOSExtensionLinuxmacOS7.6From $50 a month - 15
Cromite
Cromite is a free, open-source Chromium fork based on Bromite, available for Android, Linux, and Windows.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidLinuxWindows7.6Free plan - 16
SmartCookieWeb
Android browser with open-source code, a free plan, and built-in ad blocking.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidAPIExtension7.6Free plan - 17
Vanadium
Vanadium is an Android browser and WebView implementation provided as the default browser with GrapheneOS.
Free planOpen sourceAndroid7.5Free plan - 18
Dooble
Dooble is a free, open-source desktop web browser for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSWindows7.4Free plan - 19
Temple Browser
Temple Browser is a free browser for Android and Windows, with browser extensions also listed as a platform.
Free planAndroidExtensionWindows7.3Free plan - 20
Nav0
Nav0 is a free, open-source desktop browser built on Electron and Chromium, with privacy as its focus.
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSWindows7.3Free plan - 21
monocles browser
Free, open-source Android browser that blocks ads; JavaScript and cookies start deactivated.
Free planOpen sourceAndroid7.3Free plan - 22
Onion Browser
Onion Browser is a free, open-source browser for iOS that routes browsing inside the app through the Tor network.
Free planOpen sourceiOS7.2Free plan - 23
Aloha Browser
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWindowsmacOS7.2Free plan - 24
Iridium Browser
Iridium Browser is a free, open-source desktop browser based on Chromium, with modifications intended to strengthen privacy and security.
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 25
Quetta Browser
On Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, Quetta focuses on web video and blocks ads.
Free planAndroidiOSExtensionmacOS7.1Free plan
Choosing well
Does it have an Android app?
Check Android support before choosing a browser for a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. Platform availability can differ between browsers, so confirm that Android is listed for the one you want.
Which privacy protections should I compare?
Compare tracker blocking, ad blocking, fingerprint protection and built-in VPN availability. These are separate features, so check the browser's listed protections against what you want it to do.
Which other platforms do I need?
Check support for the devices where you plan to browse. Available platforms can include Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and browser extensions, as well as Android.
Can I use it for free?
Compare the free plan and any listed starting price. A free plan and a free trial are different, so check the pricing details before relying on a trial.
Can I inspect or change the browser's code?
Check whether the browser is open source if access to its code matters to you. Open-source status is a separate comparison point from privacy features and platform support.
Questions people ask
Which privacy browser works on Android?
Check the supported platforms for the browser you are considering. Android availability varies, so confirm that Android is listed before installing it on your phone or tablet.
What privacy features should I look for in a browser?
Compare tracker blocking, ad blocking, fingerprint protection and built-in VPN availability. Check which protections the browser lists rather than assuming they are included.
Are privacy browsers free?
Compare the browser's free-plan and pricing details. A free plan is not the same as a free trial.
How can I tell if a privacy browser is open source?
Check its open-source status. If you want to inspect or change the code, review the browser's licence as well.
Can I use a privacy browser on more than one platform?
Platform support differs by browser. Check its supported-platform list for Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS or an extension, as needed.