Instead of Tor Browser
Tor Browser alternatives
Tor Browser sends its browser traffic through the Tor network to help conceal a user's real IP address and resist tracking, surveillance, and censorship. It also makes fingerprinting harder, uses different Tor circuits for different websites, upgrades connections to HTTPS where possible, and opens onion services. Bridges can help users connect from censored regions. The trade-offs include security settings that may disrupt some pages, advice against installing extra add-ons, and coverage limited to Tor Browser rather than every app on a device. It is free and open source for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.
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Mozilla Firefox
by Mozilla FirefoxFree plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Free Gecko browser with standard tracking protection — Firefox adds built-in ad blocking and broader platform support, but its stated tracking protection is standard rather than Tor Browser's Tor routing and anti-fingerprinting measures.
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Brave Browser
by Brave BrowserFree plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+2Advanced tracking protection and Chrome Store extensions — Brave adds built-in ad blocking, advanced tracking protection, and Chrome Store extensions, but does not offer Tor Browser's Tor network and onion-service capabilities.
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Mullvad Browser
by Mullvad BrowserFree plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsFree desktop browser with advanced tracking protection — Mullvad Browser offers built-in ad blocking and advanced tracking protection on desktop platforms, but Tor Browser also supports Android and onion services.
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LibreWolf
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsFirefox-based privacy controls and cross-device sync — LibreWolf adds strict tracking protection, cookie deletion on close, Total Cookie Protection, and cross-device sync, while Tor Browser routes traffic over Tor and accesses onion services.
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Midori Browser
Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+3Private browsing with integrated protections by default — Midori integrates ad blocking, anti-tracking, consent handling, and private search by default, but Tor Browser offers Tor circuits, bridges, and onion-service access.
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Helium Browser
Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Chromium browser with default blocking and customization — Helium blocks ads, trackers, cookie banners, and third-party cookies by default and supports Chrome Store extensions, unlike Tor Browser's focus on Tor routing and onion services.
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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
A different browser may fit better if you prioritize built-in ad blocking, stronger stated tracking protection, extension support, or a wider set of platforms. Those features are not substitutes for Tor routing, onion-service access, or its stated censorship and surveillance protections. When switching, compare the kind of privacy protection you need with compatibility and browser convenience, and check that your preferred device is supported. A browser focused on privacy can still differ from Tor Browser in its network routing and access to onion services.