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Floorp vs Zen 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 LinuxMacWindows
Choose Zen Browser if you want a free, open-source desktop browser with workspace organization, privacy controls, and Firefox Sync support. Look elsewhere if you need mobile browsing, DRM-protected media playback, or Firefox themes.
Visit Zen BrowserThe facts
| Floorp | Zen Browser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | floorp.app | zen-browser.app |
| On web browsers | #10 of 154 | #14 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.
Zen Browser: what it does well
- Free and open-source for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Workspaces group tabs by project or task.
- Split View displays two tabs side by side.
- Offers Standard, Strict, and Custom tracking protection.
- Firefox Sync supports browser data across devices.
What to know first
- Currently in beta.
- No Android or iOS version.
- DRM-protected media cannot play without a Widevine license.
- Firefox themes are not supported.
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