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Flow Browser vs Yandex 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.
Paid Open source ExtensionLinuxMac+2
Flow Browser combines Chromium compatibility with profiles, organized tab spaces, built-in blocking, and desktop privacy prompts. Experimental extension support and forthcoming features may matter when choosing it.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
Yandex Browser combines translation, summaries, tab organization, syncing, and protective tools in a free browser. Note that its download scanning is limited to Windows and its data handling includes server transfers for technical purposes and usage statistics.
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| Flow Browser | Yandex Browser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | flow-browser.com | browser.yandex.com |
| On web browsers | #109 of 154 | #113 of 154 |
Flow Browser: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Blocks ads and trackers
- Profiles separate settings and extensions
- Supports tab sleeping and spaces
- Widevine supports DRM streaming
What to know first
- Chrome extension support is experimental
- Downloads manager is not yet available
- Favorites system is listed as coming soon
Yandex Browser: what it does well
- Free browser for mobile and desktop platforms.
- Syncs bookmarks, passwords, and settings with Yandex ID.
- Translates text, images, documents, and videos.
- Can summarize YouTube videos with timestamps.
- Supports extensions from Chrome and Opera catalogs.
What to know first
- Download virus scanning is Windows-only.
- Browser protection is not a full antivirus product.
- Data is sent for technical tasks and usage statistics.
- Sync does not work across different browsers.
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