19.2
Free browser for Android, iOS and desktop, with optional paid features.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSLinux
Best Web Browsers in 2026
Web browsers open websites; your choice turns on supported platforms and features such as ad blocking, tracking protection, sync and extensions. For a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet, check for an Android app first. Then compare Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and extension support, along with the browser engine, open-source status and pricing.
28.8
DuckDuckGo has an Android app, with versions for iOS, macOS and Windows; free and paid plans.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS
38.8
Free Chromium browser for Android with built-in ad blocking.
Free planAndroidWebExtension
- 4
Kameleo
Browser with a free plan for Android and desktop, plus web and API options.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.8Free plan - 5
Opera
Opera offers a free app for Android and iOS, plus desktop versions for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension8.7From $48 a year - 6
Waterfox
Waterfox is a free, open source web browser focused on privacy and customization.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidExtensionLinuxmacOS8.7From $5 a month - 7
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 - 8
360 Secure Browser
Free Chromium-based browser for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, and Windows.
AndroidiOSLinuxmacOS8.4From CN¥58 a year - 9
Google Chrome
Google Chrome is a free web browser for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension8.3Free plan - 10
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge is a web browser for desktop and mobile devices, available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension8.3Free plan - 11
Mozilla Firefox
Free browser for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux; its code is open source.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWebExtension8.3Free plan - 12
BrowserOS
BrowserOS is a free, open-source browser based on Chromium that uses AI agents to handle web tasks from natural-language instructions.
Free planOpen sourceAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS8.2Free plan - 13
8.0Free plan - 14
Midori Browser
Free Gecko browser for Android; it is open source and blocks ads.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSExtensionLinux8.0Free plan - 15
Vivaldi
Vivaldi is a free browser built on Chromium, available for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planAndroidiOSExtensionLinux7.9Free plan - 16
Avast Secure Browser
Free-plan Chromium browser offered through a web app or browser extension.
Free planWebExtension7.9From $39.99 a year - 17
UC Browser
Android app with built-in ad blocking; also available for iOS and Mac.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS7.9Free plan - 18
7.9From $20 a month - 19
Nstbrowser
Nstbrowser is a Chromium-based browser service for web scraping, automation, and multi-account management.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.9From $29.90 a month - 20
Mullvad Browser
Mullvad Browser is a free, open-source browser designed to minimize tracking and browser fingerprinting.
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSWindows7.8Free plan - 21
Ecosia Browser
Ecosia Browser is a free browser presented as a way to fund tree planting through browsing.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS7.8Free plan - 22
Stealth Browse
Free planAndroidiOSExtensionWindows7.8From $69.90 a year - 23
Nyxt
Free planOpen sourceLinuxmacOSWindows7.8Free plan - 24
SnowHaze
SnowHaze offers a free privacy browser for iOS and a separate paid VPN service.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSExtension7.8Free plan - 25
qikfox Safe Browser
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension7.8From $16.99 a month
Choosing well
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Start with the platforms you use. Check the Supported platforms field for Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS or extension support before choosing a browser.
If you use a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet, confirm Android support first, then check whether the same browser covers your computer or other devices.
Which privacy and blocking features matter?
Compare the Built-in ad blocking and Tracking protection fields to match the way you want websites handled.
The Open source field can also help if you prefer software whose code is available for inspection.
Does it support extensions and cross-device sync?
Check Extension support if you rely on add-ons, and check Cross-device sync if you want browser data available across devices.
These fields describe separate capabilities, so review both rather than assuming one implies the other.
Which browser engine should you choose?
Compare the Browser engine field when website compatibility or a particular engine matters to you.
Use that detail alongside platform support and the features you need, since an engine does not by itself describe ad blocking, tracking protection or sync.
Can you use it without paying?
Check Free plan and Paid from in the listing. A browser can have a free plan while also offering paid features or tiers.
Readable pricing makes it easier to compare the cost before you install or switch.
Questions people ask
Which web browsers have Android apps?
Use the Supported platforms field to confirm Android for the browser you want. Platform coverage differs by entry, so check the listing before installing.
Are these web browsers free?
Pricing varies. Check the Free plan and Paid from fields for the browser you are considering; a free plan can sit alongside paid options.
Which browsers block ads?
Check the Built-in ad blocking field for the browser you want. The listing records this feature separately from tracking protection.
Do these browsers sync across devices?
Check the Cross-device sync field. It shows whether the browser lists sync support, which is separate from extension support.
Which web browsers are open source?
Use the Open source field to compare browsers whose listings identify open-source status.