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Bare Browser vs Kristall
Both stand on web browsers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source Android
Choose Bare if you want a free, open-source Android browser with extensions, uBlock Origin, and browsing data stored locally. Look elsewhere if Safe Browsing is a requirement or you need a release outside the current alpha.
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Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows
Kristall focuses on small-internet browsing with customizable reading and TLS options. The absence of a stable build and its deliberately limited web support are important considerations.
Visit KristallThe facts
| Bare Browser | Kristall | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | barebrowser.org | kristall.random-projects.net |
| On web browsers | #37 of 154 | #41 of 154 |
Bare Browser: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Supports Chrome Web Store extensions, including Bitwarden and Dark Reader.
- Includes removable uBlock Origin for ad blocking.
- Supported videos can play audio while you switch apps or lock your phone.
- Downloads can be handed to an external manager.
What to know first
- Currently in alpha.
- Supports Android 10 and newer only.
- Safe Browsing is unavailable in this public Chromium build.
- Google Play and F-Droid distribution are marked as coming soon.
Kristall: what it does well
- Supports Gemini, Gopher, HTTP, and Finger
- Offers light and dark themes
- Includes searchable history and favourites
- Supports TLS and client certificates
- Free and open source
What to know first
- No stable release build currently available
- Does not support CSS, JavaScript, or WASM
- Unsigned macOS nightly download
- Windows may need a legacy redistributable
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