Side by side
Basilisk vs MyIE Browser
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 LinuxMacWindows
Basilisk focuses on a traditional desktop browsing experience, broad web technology support and older extension formats. Its single-process design, X11 target and lack of Firefox WebExtensions matter when choosing it.
Visit Basilisk Free plan Open source WindowsLinuxiPhone+1
MyIE Browser provides a free-forever plan with support across four operating systems. Ad blocking, its extension store, syncing, and open-source status define the listed offering.
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| Basilisk | MyIE Browser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | MyIE Browser |
| Website | basilisk-browser.org | myie9.com |
| On web browsers | #22 of 154 | #18 of 154 |
Basilisk: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Runs on Windows, Linux and macOS
- Supports XUL and overlay extensions
- Optional NPAPI plugin support
- Optional Pale Moon Sync support
What to know first
- Firefox WebExtensions are unsupported
- Wayland is unsupported directly
- Uses single-process browsing
- Not anonymous or anti-fingerprinting by default
MyIE Browser: what it does well
- Open source
- Supports Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android
- Built-in ad blocking
- Extensions through its own store
- Cross-device sync
What to know first
- Browser engine listed only as “other”
- No paid-tier details are provided
- Only one language or regional detail is listed
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