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Floorp vs Helium 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 iPhoneLinuxMac+1
Floorp offers desktop users workspaces, split view, web panels, and other customization without requiring an account to begin. Readers who need built-in ad blocking should note that it is not included, and iOS is still in testing.
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Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Choose Helium if you want a free, open-source Chromium browser with built-in ad and tracker blocking and Chrome Web Store extension support. Look elsewhere if syncing browser data across devices is important to you.
Visit Helium BrowserThe facts
| Floorp | Helium Browser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | floorp.app | helium.computer |
| On web browsers | #10 of 154 | #6 of 154 |
Floorp: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Workspaces can use Firefox containers.
- Split view displays up to four pages.
- No account is required to start.
- Optional Sync encrypts records end-to-end before transmission.
What to know first
- No built-in ad blocking.
- iOS is being tested through TestFlight.
- Extensions can access pages or browser data within granted permissions.
Helium Browser: what it does well
- Free plan costs nothing.
- Open-source browser built on Chromium.
- Built-in ad and tracker blocking.
- Chrome Web Store extension support.
- Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What to know first
- Cross-device sync is not available.
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