Chromium

Chromium is the open-source browser project from which Google Chrome takes its source.

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Chromium is an opensource browser project that aims to build a safer, faster, and more stable way for all users to experience the web.

An unofficial portable version of Chromium is available here: http://crportable.sourceforge.net Windows binaries are available at: https://chromium.woolyss.com

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Portable Based on Blink engine Based on Chromium Google Chrome extension Cross platform Optimized for fast boot Chrome like

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Opera

Opera is a browser with innovative features, speed and security. Opera’s vision is to deliver the best Internet experience on any device and the company is committed to support and contribute to open standards.

Free Mac OS X Windows Linux Android Android Tablet BSD Windows Mobile S60

Built in Download Manager Customizable Extensible by Plugins/Extensions Portable Resume interrupted downloads Tabbed browsing Based on Blink engine Based on Chromium Sync between devices Multiple languages Built in RSS reader Tabbed interface Lightweight Privacy Protected Mouse gestures Built in VPN Dark mode Built in Ad blocker
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Safari

Safari is a web browser developed by Apple Inc. and bundled with Mac OS X. It was first released as a public beta on January 7, 2003, and is the default browser in Mac OS X v10.3 and later.

Free Mac OS X iPhone iPad

Lightweight SMS Tracking
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Pale Moon

Pale Moon is an Open Source, Goanna-based web browser available for Microsoft Windows and Linux focusing on efficiency and ease of use.

Free Open Source Windows Linux Android

Extensible by Plugins/Extensions Legacy addons support Portable Lightweight Plugin support Support for Firefox extensions Based on Firefox Optimized for Windows Based on Goanna engine Optimized Firefox
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Midori

Midori is a lightweight, fast, and free web browser. It aligns well with the Xfce philosophy of making the most out of available resources. It is also the default browser of the beautiful elementary os.

Free Open Source Windows Linux BSD Xfce

Portable Based on Webkit engine Built in RSS reader Lightweight Tab Stacking
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Falkon

Falkon, formerly QupZilla, is a QtWebEngine based cross-platform web browser. It aims to be a lightweight web browser available through all major platforms. Falkon has all standard functions you expect from a web browser.

Free Open Source Windows Linux BSD Mac Haiku

Extensible by Plugins/Extensions Portable Multiple languages Built in RSS reader Lightweight Built in Ad blocker Based on QTWebEngine
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GNOME Web

GNOME Web is the web browser for the GNOME desktop, based on the popular WebKit engine. It offers a simple, clean, beautiful view of the Web featuring first-class GNOME desktop integration. Its code name is Epiphany.

Free Open Source Linux BSD

Integrated PDF Viewer Place websites on desktop Based on Webkit engine Lightweight Mouse gestures Built in Ad blocker
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uzbl

Uzbl is a lightweight webkit browser following the UNIX philosophy - to do one thing and do it well.

Free Open Source Mac OS X Linux

Minimalistic Tabbed browsing Lightweight Vim key mapping
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qutebrowser

An actively developped, keyboard-focused browser with a minimal GUI, inspired by other browsers/addons like dwb and Vimperator/Pentadactyl. It’s based on Python, PyQt5 and QtWebKit and free software, licensed under the GPL.

Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux

Lightweight Keyboard focused Vim key mapping
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Naked Browser

Naked Browser uses the Android WebView (WebKit) that's on your device--the same one used by the stock Browser. The developer has scoured the stock Browser code removing bloat, creating a lightweight, lightning-fast alternative.

Freemium Android Android Tablet

Ad free Lightweight
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QtWeb

QtWeb Internet Browser - lightweight, secure and portable browser having unique user interface and privacy features.

Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux

Portable Tabbed browsing Based on Webkit engine Lightweight Built in Torrent client
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Android Browser

The stock Android browser, as provided by AOSP.

Free Android Android Tablet

Tabbed browsing Lightweight
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Light Firefox

Light Firefox is a light browser based on Mozilla source code. Many components are slimmed down, so it can start faster and use less memory. By default, Light can run along with Firefox. Both x86 and x64 builds are available.

Free Open Source Windows Linux

Extensible by Plugins/Extensions Tabbed browsing Lightweight Based on Firefox
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Crusta Browser

Crusta is fast, secure, and free web browser built for the modern web. Crusta is fully customisable so you can always make it look yours.

Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux Chrome OS

Built in Download Manager Integrated PDF Viewer Tabbed browsing Lightweight Split tabs
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Crocodile Browser

A Sleek browser for Android phones. This browser is capable of opening pages at a really high speed. The new UI design improves the user experience of the browser. This new browser will catch your eyes.

Free Android

Built in Download Manager Lightweight
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Sandcat Browser

Sandcat Browser 5 brings unique features that are useful for pen-testers and web developers. Sandcat is built on top of Chromium and uses the Lua programming language to provide extensions and scripting support.

Free Open Source Windows

Based on Chromium Lightweight Penetration Testing
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Inspire Leopard

Inspire Leopard is a free, fast, secure, open source and modern web browser that brings you more privacy, safety and speed.

Free Open Source Linux

HTML5 Support Integrated PDF Viewer Tabbed browsing Lightweight Privacy Protected No Tracking Tab preview Tab Stacking
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The Classic Browser

The Classic Browser uses the Chromium renderer to give you a faster, safer web browser by using its own interface and number-crunching routines. The interface is...

Free Windows

Tabbed browsing Based on Chromium Built in RSS reader Lightweight

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The Best 17 Chromium Alternatives

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