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BrowserOS vs Candy 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.

BrowserOS

Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+3

Choose BrowserOS if you want a free, open-source Chromium browser with AI agents, MCP integrations, and desktop support across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Look elsewhere if you need local models for Agent Mode or visual Graph Mode now; cloud AI provider usage may also cost extra.

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Candy Browser

Free plan Open source AndroidExtensionSelf-hosted

Choose Candy Browser if you want an open-source Android browser with gesture controls, local privacy tools and reading features. Its extension support is limited by GeckoView’s APIs, and cross-client sync requires a self-hosted server.

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The facts

BrowserOSCandy Browser
Free planYesYes
Open sourceYesYes
Runs onAPI, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, WindowsAndroid, Extension, Self-hosted
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published31
MakerBrowserOSNot published
Websitebrowseros.comgithub.com
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BrowserOS: what it does well

  • AI agents can navigate, fill forms, extract data, and run multi-step workflows.
  • Supports Gemini, Claude, OpenAI, Ollama, and LM Studio.
  • Lists more than 40 MCP app integrations and 53 built-in browser tools.
  • Supports Chrome extensions and imports bookmarks, passwords, and settings.
  • Browsing data stays on device unless cloud syncing is enabled.

What to know first

  • The default AI model has limited daily usage.
  • Cloud AI providers may charge based on API usage.
  • Local LLMs are not yet powerful enough for Agent Mode.
  • Visual Graph Mode is marked as coming soon.

Candy Browser: what it does well

  • Choose GeckoView or Android System WebView on Android.
  • Gesture-based tab switching and several tab layouts.
  • Reader Studio supports offline saves and text-to-speech.
  • Private tabs stay out of sync and local full-text indexing.
  • Sync tab data is encrypted locally with AES-256-GCM.

What to know first

  • Requires Android 13 (API 33) or newer.
  • Candy Sync requires a server users host themselves.
  • Some Firefox extensions relying on desktop APIs may not work.

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