Mullvad Browser
Privacy browser developed with the Tor Project under MPL-2.0
- #8 of 10 in best web browsers
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- LinuxmacOSWindows
Ranked 8 of 10 in best web browsers
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
About Mullvad Browser
Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused browser developed together with the Tor Project. The site says it is designed to minimize tracking and fingerprints, and that it can be used with or without a VPN. Mullvad describes it as a Tor Browser without the Tor Network.
The site lists Linux, macOS and Windows as the supported systems and says the browser is open source and free of charge. Its code is on GitHub under MPL-2.0, and its build instructions follow the Tor Browser building guide. The rendering engine is not named on the pages checked, so do not assume it from other browsers.
Key features
- Tor Project partnership
- Opposes fingerprinting
- Works with or without a VPN
- MPL-2.0 open source
- Linux, macOS and Windows
Strengths
- Open source and free of charge, per the vendor
- Developed together with the Tor Project
Limits
- Rendering engine is not named on the pages checked
- Desktop systems only on the pages checked
Where Mullvad Browser ranks
How Mullvad Browser compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Engine | Built-in blocking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#6 Zen Browser | 83.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux | Gecko (Firefox-based) | Not described on the pages checked |
#7 Vivaldi | 82.0 | Free | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS | Chromium | Ads and trackers |
| #8Mullvad Browser | 81.0 | Free and open source | LinuxmacOSWindows | Not named on its pages checked | Third-party tracking and fingerprinting resistance |
#9 LibreWolf | 79.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux | Gecko | Trackers and fingerprinting |
#10 ungoogled-chromium | 77.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux | Chromium | Google service connections removed; no ad blocker listed |
The full comparison table for best web browsers has all 10 products.
Questions about Mullvad Browser
- Is Mullvad Browser free?
- Mullvad Browser can be used without paying: Open source and free of charge, built with the Tor Project. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Mullvad Browser open source?
- Yes. Mullvad Browser publishes its source code under the MPL-2.0 license.
- Which platforms does Mullvad Browser support?
- Mullvad Browser is available on: Linux, macOS, Windows.
- What is Mullvad Browser best for?
- Privacy users who want fingerprint resistance. In our ranking of web browsers it is number 8 of 10 with a score of 81.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Mullvad Browser?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Firefox, Google Chrome, Brave, Safari.
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