Abyss
What Abyss is
Abyss is a private Chromium browser packaged with Electron for Windows and macOS Apple Silicon. It organizes browsing into workspaces that keep tabs and logins separate, including isolated sessions for multiple accounts on one site. Network-level ad and tracker blocking is enabled by default through the Ghostery engine, using EasyList, EasyPrivacy, and uBlock Origin lists. Its vault stores passwords, two-factor codes, cards, and addresses, with on-device breach checks and a health audit. An on-page assistant can summarize pages or answer questions using a local model or a key you provide. Abyss says it has no telemetry, needs no account, works offline, and keeps data on the device unless optional sync is enabled. Vault data is end-to-end encrypted with a user-held key. Most Chrome extensions work, although some heavy extensions may not fully load. Browser data and passwords can be imported from supported Chromium browsers. Windows and macOS versions are in open beta; Linux, iOS, and Android are listed as coming soon.
Who it suits
Abyss suits people who want separate workspaces, isolated logins, built-in blocking, and on-device browsing. It is intended for desktop users on Windows or Apple Silicon Macs who can use a beta release.
What it does well
- Separate workspaces and isolated account sessions
- Built-in network ad and tracker blocking
- Encrypted vault with breach checks
- Local assistant for summaries and questions
- No account or telemetry required
What to know first
- Windows and macOS builds are unsigned beta releases
- Some heavy Chrome extensions may not fully load
- Linux, iOS, and Android are not yet available
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Open beta · Windows 10/11 (64-bit) · macOS Apple Silicon · no account or sign-up | Free |
As tryabyss.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Abyss combines workspace separation, blocking, an encrypted vault, and optional local assistance in a desktop Chromium browser. Its beta status, platform availability, and extension limitations are important considerations.
Facts from Abyss's own pages
- Ad blocking
- Network-layer ad and tracker blocking is on by default and uses EasyList, EasyPrivacy, and uBlock Origin lists through the Ghostery engine. · tryabyss.com, 11 Oct 2026
- AI assistant
- The on-page assistant can summarize pages or answer questions, using a local model or a user-provided key. · tryabyss.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Available platforms
- Windows and macOS with Apple Silicon are available in beta; Linux, iOS, and Android are listed as coming soon. · tryabyss.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Beta limitation
- The maker says the beta is not yet code-signed for Windows or macOS and that code signing is in progress. · tryabyss.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Browser engine
- chromium · tryabyss.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Built-in ad blocking
- Yes · tryabyss.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yes · tryabyss.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Encryption
- The maker says vault data is end-to-end encrypted with a key only the user holds, including when sync is enabled. · tryabyss.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- Abyss supports most Chrome extensions, including Manifest V2 and a subset of V3; some heavy extensions such as AdBlock and AdGuard may not fully load. · tryabyss.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Extension support
- chrome_store · tryabyss.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · tryabyss.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Import
- Abyss can import bookmarks, history, tabs, saved addresses, and signed-in sessions from Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi, and Opera. · tryabyss.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Import passwords
- Passwords can be imported from an installed Chromium browser or a CSV export into the encrypted vault. · tryabyss.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- desktop · tryabyss.com, 24 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says Abyss has no telemetry, requires no account, works offline, and keeps data on the device unless optional sync is enabled. · tryabyss.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- Abyss is a private Chromium-based browser packaged with Electron. · tryabyss.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported users
- Abyss is presented as a browser for people seeking workspaces, isolated logins, built-in blocking, and private on-device browsing. · tryabyss.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Vault
- The vault stores passwords, 2FA codes, cards, and addresses, with breach checks and a health audit performed on-device. · tryabyss.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Workspaces
- Workspaces keep separate tabs and logins, and support isolated sessions for multiple accounts on the same site. · tryabyss.com, 11 Oct 2026
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