Google Chrome
Google's Chromium-based browser with Google account sync
- #2 of 10 in best web browsers
- Free
- Free to use
- WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSChromeOS
Ranked 2 of 10 in best web browsers
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
About Google Chrome
Chrome runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and ChromeOS. It signs in to a Google account to sync bookmarks, history, passwords and open tabs. Built-in protections include Enhanced Safe Browsing, a Safety Check and a password manager, and Chrome updates itself automatically.
Chrome shares its core code with the open-source Chromium project, so Brave, Edge and Vivaldi use the same engine. Google's own additions, including Gemini in Chrome, sit on top of that base. Chrome itself is not open source, and extensions are installed from the Chrome Web Store.
Key features
- Chromium-based engine
- Google account sync
- Enhanced Safe Browsing
- Gemini in Chrome
- Chrome Web Store extensions
Strengths
- Free to download with automatic updates
- Built-in password manager and Safe Browsing
- Syncs with a Google account across devices
Limits
- Closed source, although its core is Chromium
- Sync and sign-in tie the browser to Google services
Where Google Chrome ranks
How Google Chrome compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Engine | Built-in blocking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1 Firefox | 92.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS | Gecko | Trackers by default |
| #2Google Chrome | 91.5 | Free | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSChromeOS | Chromium | Malicious sites (Safe Browsing) |
#3 Brave | 90.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS | Chromium | Ads and trackers |
#4 Safari | 88.5 | Free | macOSiOS, iPadOS | WebKit | Trackers (Intelligent Tracking Prevention) |
#5 Microsoft Edge | 84.5 | Free | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS | Chromium | Scareware blocker |
The full comparison table for best web browsers has all 10 products.
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Questions about Google Chrome
- Is Google Chrome free?
- Google Chrome can be used without paying: Free to download; Chrome Browser for Enterprise is a separate offering. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Google Chrome open source?
- No. Google Chrome is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Google Chrome support?
- Google Chrome is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, ChromeOS.
- What is Google Chrome best for?
- Users who want a familiar browser with Google sync. In our ranking of web browsers it is number 2 of 10 with a score of 91.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Google Chrome?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Firefox, Brave, Safari, Microsoft Edge.
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