Zen Browser
Firefox-based open-source browser for Windows, macOS and Linux
- #6 of 10 in best web browsers
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- WindowsmacOSLinux
Ranked 6 of 10 in best web browsers
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
About Zen Browser
Zen Browser is built on Firefox, and its GitHub topics describe it as firefox-based. The site describes the browser as free and open source, with a balance between design, performance and privacy.
The download page says Zen is available for macOS, Windows and Linux, and that the default builds are Twilight releases, which are pre-release builds. Its code is published on GitHub under MPL-2.0. Zen Mods let you customize the look of the browser, which the site presents as a main feature.
Key features
- Firefox-based
- Zen Mods customization
- MPL-2.0 open source
- Windows, macOS and Linux
- Privacy and performance focus
Strengths
- MPL-2.0 licensed, with source on GitHub
- Available for Windows, macOS and Linux
Limits
- The download page defaults to pre-release Twilight builds
- Mobile versions are not listed on the pages checked
Where Zen Browser ranks
How Zen Browser compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Engine | Built-in blocking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#4 Safari | 88.5 | Free | macOSiOS, iPadOS | WebKit | Trackers (Intelligent Tracking Prevention) |
#5 Microsoft Edge | 84.5 | Free | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS | Chromium | Scareware blocker |
| #6Zen 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 |
#8 Mullvad Browser | 81.0 | Free and open source | LinuxmacOSWindows | Not named on its pages checked | Third-party tracking and fingerprinting resistance |
The full comparison table for best web browsers has all 10 products.
Questions about Zen Browser
- Is Zen Browser free?
- Zen Browser can be used without paying: Free and open-source browser under MPL-2.0. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Zen Browser open source?
- Yes. Zen Browser publishes its source code under the MPL-2.0 license.
- Which platforms does Zen Browser support?
- Zen Browser is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is Zen Browser best for?
- Firefox users who want a customizable open-source browser. In our ranking of web browsers it is number 6 of 10 with a score of 83.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Zen Browser?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Firefox, Google Chrome, Brave, Safari.
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