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SmartCookieWeb vs Vanadium
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 AndroidAPIExtension
SmartCookieWeb’s main version is small and includes several browser tools, while extension support is limited to Preview. Consider the version differences and extension permissions when choosing which edition to use.
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Free plan Open source Android
Choose Vanadium if you use GrapheneOS and want a free Chromium-based browser with additional security hardening and content filtering. Look elsewhere if you need extensions, cross-device sync, or a browser for desktop or iOS.
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| SmartCookieWeb | Vanadium | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | smartcookieweb.com | grapheneos.org |
| On web browsers | #32 of 154 | #36 of 154 |
SmartCookieWeb: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Main WebView browser is under 8 MB
- Built-in ad blocking
- Site says it does not collect browsing data
- Preview supports some Firefox-store extensions
What to know first
- Main browser has no extension support
- Only some Firefox-store extensions are available
- Chromium version is experimental and over 200 MB
Vanadium: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Includes strict site isolation and sandboxed iframes.
- Content filtering uses EasyList and EasyPrivacy.
- Supports Android autofill and passkeys.
- Third-party cookies and several other features are disabled by default.
What to know first
- Currently built for GrapheneOS.
- No extension support is planned.
- Cross-device sync beyond OS backup is not planned.
- Most browser data is currently excluded from OS backups.
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