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Open-source alternatives to Google Chrome

Google Chrome 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.

Google Chrome is free to use. 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 Google Chrome

  1. Firefox

    Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in

    • Firefox is free. Google Chrome is free.
    • Firefox is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Google Chrome also covers passkeys.
    Firefox vs Google ChromeFirefox pricing and details

  2. 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). Google Chrome is free.
    • Brave is open source, according to its own site.
    • Brave also covers video calls.
    • Google Chrome also covers passkeys.
    Brave vs Google ChromeBrave pricing and details

  3. Chromium

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

    • Chromium is free. Google Chrome is free.
    • Only Google Chrome lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Chromium is open source, according to its own site.
    • Google Chrome also covers password manager and passkeys.
    Chromium vs Google ChromeChromium pricing and details

  4. Falkon

    Lightweight KDE web browser with a built-in ad blocker

    • Falkon is free. Google Chrome is free.
    • Only Google Chrome lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Falkon is open source, according to its own site.
    • Falkon also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Falkon pricing and details

  5. Helium Browser

    Free open source Chromium browser with privacy defaults and !bangs

    • Helium Browser is free. Google Chrome is free.
    • Only Google Chrome lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Helium Browser is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Helium Browser also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Helium Browser pricing and details

  6. Zen Browser

    Free, open-source desktop browser built around vertical tabs

    • Zen Browser is free. Google Chrome is free.
    • Only Google Chrome lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Zen Browser is open source, according to its own site.
    • Google Chrome also covers password manager and passkeys.
    Zen Browser pricing and details

  7. Tor Browser

    Free browser that routes traffic through the Tor network

    • Tor Browser is free. Google Chrome is free.
    • Only Google Chrome lists an iOS app.
    • Tor Browser is open source, according to its own site.
    • Google Chrome also covers password manager and passkeys.
    Tor Browser pricing and details

  8. LibreWolf

    Free, privacy-hardened browser built on Firefox

    • LibreWolf is free. Google Chrome is free.
    • Only Google Chrome lists iOS and Android apps.
    • LibreWolf is open source, according to its own site.
    • LibreWolf also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    LibreWolf pricing and details

  9. Waterfox

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

    • Waterfox is free. Google Chrome is free.
    • Only Google Chrome lists an iOS app.
    • Waterfox is open source, according to its own site.
    • Waterfox also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Waterfox pricing and details

  10. Floorp

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

    • Floorp is free. Google Chrome is free.
    • Only Google Chrome lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Floorp is open source, according to its own site.
    • Google Chrome also covers password manager and passkeys.
    Floorp pricing and details

  11. Min

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

    • Min is free. Google Chrome is free.
    • Only Google Chrome lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Min is open source, according to its own site.
    • Min also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Min pricing and details

  12. Pale Moon

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

    • Pale Moon is free. Google Chrome is free.
    • Only Google Chrome lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Pale Moon is open source, according to its own site.
    • Google Chrome also covers password manager and passkeys.
    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 Google Chrome?

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

Is Google Chrome open source?

Google Chrome 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 Google Chrome: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.