BrowserOS
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| Fact | BrowserOS | MoltBrowser |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | BrowserOS is a Chromium fork and supports Chrome extensions; users can also import Chrome bookmarks, passwords, and settings. | The product page advertises full Chrome extension compatibility; the GitHub README says it supports standard web-extension APIs and browser.ai.* APIs. |
| Headquarters | Redwood City, California, United States | Montréal, Canada |
| License | The source repository identifies BrowserOS and BrowserOS neo as open source under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license. | The GitHub README identifies the source code license as GPLv3. |
BrowserOS suits people who want an open-source desktop browser with AI assistance for page questions and automated web tasks. It also fits users who want Chrome extension support, MCP connections, or a choice of cloud and local AI providers.
MoltBrowser suits desktop users who want browser-based AI tools and local browsing memory. It may also fit users who want Tor routing, ad and tracker blocking, or Chrome extension compatibility.