Instead of Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox alternatives
Mozilla Firefox is a free, open-source browser for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, with web access and extensions also supported. Its Gecko engine, built-in ad blocking, standard tracking protection and Total Cookie Protection cover everyday browsing, while Tab Groups and cross-device sync help organize and carry bookmarks, passwords and open tabs. Firefox also lets users choose among AI chatbots and runs automated translation and PDF alt-text suggestions locally.
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Brave Browser
by Brave BrowserFree plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+2Chrome extension users seeking advanced tracking protection — Brave pairs built-in ad blocking and advanced tracking protection with Chrome Store extensions, unlike Firefox’s standard protection and own-store extensions.
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Tor Browser
by Tor BrowserFree plan Open source AndroidAPILinux+2Users seeking Tor routing and fingerprinting defenses — Tor Browser routes traffic through the Tor network and adds fingerprinting defenses, while Firefox offers standard tracking protection and cross-device sync.
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Mullvad Browser
by Mullvad BrowserFree plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsDesktop users seeking advanced tracking protection — Mullvad Browser combines Gecko with advanced tracking protection and built-in ad blocking, while Firefox also supports iOS and Android.
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LibreWolf
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsPrivacy-focused desktop Firefox users — LibreWolf builds on Firefox with strict tracking protection, cookie deletion on close and anti-fingerprinting defaults, including disabled WebGL.
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Midori Browser
Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+3Private browsing without an account — Midori integrates anti-tracking, Never-Consent and IA Shield by default, and includes AstianGO private search without query logging or a profile.
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Helium Browser
Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Users wanting Chromium and customizable layouts — Helium is Chromium-based and blocks cookie banners and third-party cookies by default, while Firefox uses Gecko and syncs across devices.
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Aloha Browser
Free plan Open source WindowsMacLinux+2 - 9
Floorp
Free plan Open source iPhoneLinuxMac+1 - 10
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Cromite
Free plan Open source AndroidLinuxWindows - 12
ungoogled-chromium
Free plan Open source AndroidLinuxMac+1 - 13
Zen Browser
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows - 14
Candy Browser
Free plan Open source AndroidExtensionSelf-hosted - 15
Blanc Browser
Free plan Open source MacWindowsLinux - 16
qutebrowser
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows - 17
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Chromium
Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+3 - 19
Pale Moon
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows - 20
Min Browser
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows - 21
Basilisk
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows - 22
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GNOME Web
Free plan Open source Linux - 24
Readers may still want a different balance of privacy controls, browser features or device support. Firefox’s tracking protection is standard, and its extension support uses its own store; alternatives here offer advanced tracking protection, Chrome Web Store extensions, or more specific anti-fingerprinting and cookie controls. Some focus on hiding an IP address or blocking cookie banners, while others are limited to desktop platforms and do not include Firefox’s iOS and Android support. Compare those trade-offs with Firefox’s free price, cross-device sync and breadth of platforms: a privacy-focused desktop browser may suit one reader, while another may prefer a browser that spans mobile and desktop.