Best Web Browsers in 2026
Updated
In short: Mozilla Firefox is ranked #1 of 148 as of 7 October 2026, ahead of Brave Browser and Waterfox. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Brave Browser. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Opera at $0.33/mo.
A browser shapes how you reach websites, add features, and manage activity across devices. Compared on browser engine, extension support, built-in ad blocking, and tracking protection, these entries give you several dimensions to weigh for your browsing habits. Cross-device sync and supported platforms can help you check whether a browser fits the devices you use; open-source status, free plans, and paid-from details add practical points of comparison. Mozilla Firefox, Brave Browser, and Tor Browser are among the options shown. Consider which listed capabilities matter most to you, from customization to tools for limiting tracking, and compare the available cost and platform details before choosing.
148 web browsers ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
24 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 16 have open-source code on record, and 12 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozilla FirefoxWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Extension | Full bars | 6 of 6 | Free | 9.7 | ||
| 2 | Brave BrowserWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Full bars | 5 of 6 | $2.50/mo | 9.7 | ||
| 3 | WaterfoxWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · Extension | Full bars | 4 of 6 | $5/mo | 9.5 | ||
| 4 | Tor BrowserWindows · Mac · Linux · Android | Full bars | 4 of 6 | Free | 9.4 | ||
| 5 | Mullvad BrowserWindows · Mac · Linux | Full bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 9.4 | ||
| 6 | LibreWolfWindows · Mac · Linux | Full bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 9.3 | ||
| 7 | Aloha BrowserWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Full bars | 5 of 6 | Free | 9.1 | ||
| 8 | Helium BrowserWindows · Mac · Linux | Full bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 9.0 | ||
| 9 | BrowserOSWindows · Mac · Linux | Full bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 8.7 | ||
| 10 | ungoogled-chromiumWindows · Mac · Linux · Android | Full bars | 4 of 6 | Free | 8.7 | ||
| 11 | Blanc BrowserWindows · Mac · Linux | Full bars | 3 of 6 | $4/mo | 8.6 | ||
| 12 | Google ChromeWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 8.4 | |
| 13 | Microsoft EdgeWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 8.4 | |
| 14 | MyIE BrowserWindows · Linux · Android · iPhone | Full bars | 4 of 6 | Free | 8.4 | ||
| 15 | OperaWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $0.33/mo | 8.3 | |
| 16 | SPS Browser ProWindows | Three bars | 1 of 6 | Free | 8.3 | ||
| 17 | VivaldiWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 8.2 | |
| 18 | Midori BrowserWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | — | 8.2 | |
| 19 | SnowHazeAndroid · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | 2 of 6 | Free | 8.2 | ||
| 20 | DuckDuckGo BrowserWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $8.33/mo | 8.1 | |
| 21 | JioSphereWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 8.1 | |
| 22 | CometWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 8.0 | |
| 23 | Ecosia BrowserWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 8.0 | |
| 24 | NAVER WhaleWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 8.0 | |
| 25 | Omni BrowserNo platforms listed | Three bars | 0 of 6 | Free | 8.0 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | Browser engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozilla Firefox | 9.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | gecko |
| 2 | Brave Browser | 9.7 | Free plan | $2.50/mo | Yes | $3/mo | both | Open-source Chromium Web core |
| 3 | Waterfox | 9.5 | Free plan | $5/mo | Yes | — | both | gecko |
| 4 | Tor Browser | 9.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | — |
| 5 | Mullvad Browser | 9.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | gecko |
| 6 | LibreWolf | 9.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | — |
| 7 | Aloha Browser | 9.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | chromium |
| 8 | Helium Browser | 9.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | chromium |
| 9 | BrowserOS | 8.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | chromium |
| 10 | ungoogled-chromium | 8.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | chromium |
| 11 | Blanc Browser | 8.6 | Free plan | $4/mo | Yes | $4/mo | both | chromium |
| 12 | Google Chrome | 8.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | chromium |
| 13 | Microsoft Edge | 8.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | chromium |
| 14 | MyIE Browser | 8.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | other |
| 15 | Opera | 8.3 | Free plan | $0.33/mo | Yes | — | both | chromium |
| 16 | SPS Browser Pro | 8.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | chromium |
| 17 | Vivaldi | 8.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | chromium |
| 18 | Midori Browser | 8.2 | No | — | Yes | — | both | gecko |
| 19 | SnowHaze | 8.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | — |
| 20 | DuckDuckGo Browser | 8.1 | Free plan | $8.33/mo | Yes | $9.99/mo | both | — |
| 21 | JioSphere | 8.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | — |
| 22 | Comet | 8.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | chromium |
| 23 | Ecosia Browser | 8.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | chromium |
| 24 | NAVER Whale | 8.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | chromium |
| 25 | Omni Browser | 8.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mobile | gecko |
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Questions about this list
Which web browser is ranked first on Freedom251?
Mozilla Firefox is ranked #1 of 148 with a score of 9.7. Brave Browser is second and Waterfox third.
How many of these have a free plan?
24 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Opera has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.