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DuckDuckGo Browser alternatives
DuckDuckGo Browser compared with 5 alternatives: Brave, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome and Vivaldi.
DuckDuckGo Browser has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuckDuckGo BrowserThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Brave | Free plan · from $3.00/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Firefox | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Safari | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| Google Chrome | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Vivaldi | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from DuckDuckGo Browser
- Free plan · from $3.00/mo
Brave
Open-source browser that blocks ads and trackers by default
- Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium). DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
- Only Brave lists a Linux app.
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Brave also covers video calls.
Suits: People who want ads and trackers blocked without installing extensions
- Free
Firefox
Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in
- Firefox is free. DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
- Only Firefox lists a Linux app.
- Firefox is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want tracker blocking switched on by default
- Free
Safari
Apple's built-in browser for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro
- Safari is free. DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
- Only DuckDuckGo Browser lists Windows and Android apps.
- Safari also covers passkeys and read later.
- DuckDuckGo Browser also covers password manager.
Suits: People who use a Mac, iPhone and iPad together
- Free
Google Chrome
Google's free browser for desktop and mobile, with Gemini built in
- Google Chrome is free. DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
- Only Google Chrome lists a Linux app.
- Google Chrome also covers passkeys.
Suits: Google Account users who want the same bookmarks, passwords and tabs on every device
- Free
Vivaldi
Customizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader
- Vivaldi is free. DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
- Only Vivaldi lists a Linux app.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
- DuckDuckGo Browser also covers password manager.
Suits: Power users who keep dozens of tabs open
Limits worth knowing in DuckDuckGo Browser
- The VPN, advanced AI models, Personal Information Removal and Identity Theft Restoration need a subscription from $9.99 per month.
- The subscription is sold only in the US, Canada, the UK and listed EU countries, and its features are accessed through the DuckDuckGo browser.
- The desktop browser is available only for Windows and Mac; no Linux version is listed.
- DuckDuckGo says no service can block all hidden tracking, and it keeps a list of exceptions to avoid breaking websites.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to DuckDuckGo Browser?
The alternatives to DuckDuckGo Browser in this directory are Brave, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome and Vivaldi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DuckDuckGo Browser.
Is there a free alternative to DuckDuckGo Browser?
Yes. Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome and Vivaldi are free to use. Brave has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which DuckDuckGo Browser alternatives work on Linux?
The DuckDuckGo Browser listing does not include a Linux app. Brave, Firefox, Google Chrome and Vivaldi list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to DuckDuckGo Browser?
Brave and Firefox are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.