Side by side

Midori Browser vs Mozilla Firefox

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.

Midori Browser

Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

Midori combines default privacy protections, private search, VPN access, and browser customization in a free, open-source package. Note the limited Android web app catalog and the narrower list of platforms with native builds.

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Mozilla Firefox

Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

Firefox combines cross-device browser features, extensions, and privacy controls without a listed price. Review its privacy notice and settings for details relevant to your preferences.

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The facts

	Midori Browser	Mozilla Firefox
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Yes
Runs on	Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows	Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Mozilla Firefox
Website	astian.org	firefox.com
On web browsers	#5 of 154	#1 of 154

Midori Browser: what it does well

Built-in ad blocking and anti-tracking are active by default.
No account is required, according to the maker.
AstianGO has no query logging or profile, according to the maker.
MidoriVPN lets users choose a server from the side panel.

What to know first

The Android web app catalog has a limited selection.
Native builds are listed for only Windows, Linux, and Android.

Mozilla Firefox: what it does well

Free and open source.
Available across desktop, mobile, and extension platforms.
Syncs bookmarks, passwords, and open tabs.
Total Cookie Protection isolates cookies between websites.
Thousands of free extensions are available.

What to know first

Uses standard tracking protection, not another listed level.
Some users’ DNS requests go through a resolver service.

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