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Best Vivaldi alternatives in 2026

Vivaldi is customizable Chromium browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader. These 9 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

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  1. Firefox

    Is open source. Open source under MPL-2.0, with trackers blocked by default and tabs and passwords synced across devices. Its own Gecko engine sets it apart from the Chromium browsers in this list.

    Best for Privacy-minded users who want an open-source browser

    WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSFree and open sourceOpen source

    92.0of 100
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  2. Google Chrome

    The most familiar choice, with Google account sync and a password manager, but it is closed source and sign-in ties sync to Google. Its Chromium base is shared with Brave, Edge and Vivaldi.

    Best for Users who want a familiar browser with Google sync

    WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSChromeOSFree

    91.5of 100
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  3. Brave

    Is open source. Open source on the Chromium base, with ads and trackers blocked on every site and built-in search and AI. Brave Origin needs a purchase, and the bundled search and VPN add scope beyond a browser.

    Best for Ad blocking on desktop and mobile without extra setup

    WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSFree and open sourceOpen source

    90.0of 100
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  4. Safari

    Built into macOS, iOS and iPadOS, with tracking prevention and a Privacy Report included. It is not available for Windows or Android, so its use is limited to Apple devices.

    Best for Mac, iPhone and iPad users inside Apple's ecosystem

    macOSiOS, iPadOSFree

    88.5of 100
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  5. Microsoft Edge

    A Chromium browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, with energy saver and sleeping tabs. It is not open source, and its Copilot and Rewards features add scope that many users may not want.

    Best for Windows users who want Microsoft and Copilot features

    WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSFree

    84.5of 100
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  6. Zen Browser

    Is open source. A Firefox-based browser under MPL-2.0 for Windows, macOS and Linux, with Zen Mods for customization. Its download page defaults to pre-release Twilight builds, so check the release channel before using it for daily work.

    Best for Firefox users who want a customizable open-source browser

    WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source

    83.0of 100
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  7. Mullvad Browser

    Is open source. A privacy browser built with the Tor Project, free and MPL-2.0 licensed, that aims to minimize tracking and fingerprinting. It works with or without a VPN and runs on Linux, macOS and Windows, but its engine is not named on its pages.

    Best for Privacy users who want fingerprint resistance

    LinuxmacOSWindowsFree and open sourceOpen source

    81.0of 100
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  8. LibreWolf

    Is open source. A Firefox fork with privacy and security settings applied from the start, released under MPL-2.0. Updates depend on a community team, and the site lists no mobile version.

    Best for Privacy-focused users who want a Firefox fork

    WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source

    79.5of 100
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  9. ungoogled-chromium

    Is open source. A BSD-3-Clause build of Chromium that removes Google web service connections, for Windows, macOS and Linux. It suits technical users, and install methods vary by Linux distribution.

    Best for Chromium users who want Google services removed

    WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source

    77.5of 100
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About Vivaldi alternatives

What is the best alternative to Vivaldi?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is Firefox, followed by Google Chrome. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to Vivaldi?
Yes. Free options include Firefox, Google Chrome, Brave.

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