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Open-source alternatives to DuckDuckGo Browser

DuckDuckGo Browser is not described as open source on its own site. 25 of the 60 other browsers in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

DuckDuckGo Browser has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription). All of them are free or have a free plan.

25 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to DuckDuckGo Browser

  1. 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.
    Brave vs DuckDuckGo BrowserBrave pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Firefox vs DuckDuckGo BrowserFirefox pricing and details

  3. Onion Browser

    Free iOS browser that sends traffic through Tor

    • Onion Browser is free. DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
    • Only DuckDuckGo Browser lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
    • Onion Browser is open source, according to its own site.
    • DuckDuckGo Browser also covers password manager.
    Onion Browser vs DuckDuckGo BrowserOnion Browser pricing and details

  4. Tor Browser

    Free browser that routes traffic through the Tor network

    • Tor Browser is free. DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
    • Only Tor Browser lists a Linux app.
    • Only DuckDuckGo Browser lists an iOS app.
    • Tor Browser is open source, according to its own site.
    Tor Browser vs DuckDuckGo BrowserTor Browser pricing and details

  5. Falkon

    Lightweight KDE web browser with a built-in ad blocker

    • Falkon is free. DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
    • Only Falkon lists a Linux app.
    • Only DuckDuckGo Browser lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Falkon is open source, according to its own site.
    Falkon pricing and details

  6. Zen Browser

    Free, open-source desktop browser built around vertical tabs

    • Zen Browser is free. DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
    • Only Zen Browser lists a Linux app.
    • Only DuckDuckGo Browser lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Zen Browser is open source, according to its own site.
    Zen Browser pricing and details

  7. LibreWolf

    Free, privacy-hardened browser built on Firefox

    • LibreWolf is free. DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
    • Only LibreWolf lists a Linux app.
    • Only DuckDuckGo Browser lists iOS and Android apps.
    • LibreWolf is open source, according to its own site.
    LibreWolf pricing and details

  8. Waterfox

    Free, open-source Firefox-based browser with a built-in ad blocker

    • Waterfox is free. DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
    • Only Waterfox lists a Linux app.
    • Only DuckDuckGo Browser lists an iOS app.
    • Waterfox is open source, according to its own site.
    Waterfox pricing and details

  9. Floorp

    Free, open-source Firefox-based browser with workspaces and split view

    • Floorp is free. DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
    • Only Floorp lists a Linux app.
    • Only DuckDuckGo Browser lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Floorp is open source, according to its own site.
    Floorp pricing and details

  10. Min

    Free, open-source minimal browser with tasks and history search

    • Min is free. DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
    • Only Min lists a Linux app.
    • Only DuckDuckGo Browser lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Min is open source, according to its own site.
    Min pricing and details

  11. Chromium

    Open-source browser project, with builds for testing and development

    • Chromium is free. DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
    • Only Chromium lists a Linux app.
    • Only DuckDuckGo Browser lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Chromium is open source, according to its own site.
    Chromium pricing and details

  12. Pale Moon

    Free open-source browser on its own Goanna engine, with legacy add-ons

    • Pale Moon is free. DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
    • Only Pale Moon lists a Linux app.
    • Only DuckDuckGo Browser lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Pale Moon is open source, according to its own site.
    Pale Moon pricing and details

13 more that are open source

All 25 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to DuckDuckGo Browser?

Yes. Brave, Firefox, Onion Browser, Tor Browser, Falkon, Zen Browser, LibreWolf, Waterfox and 17 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is DuckDuckGo Browser open source?

DuckDuckGo Browser is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to DuckDuckGo Browser: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.