Alternatives · Browsers
Helium Browser alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Helium Browser alternative for most people is Brave (3.8 GPA), second in our ranking of browsers. It's also the best free one.
Helium Browser compared with 4 alternatives: Brave, Thorium Browser, LibreWolf and Vivaldi.
Helium Browser is free to use. All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helium BrowserThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Brave | Free plan · from $3.00/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Thorium Browser | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| LibreWolf | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Vivaldi | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Helium Browser has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Brave and Vivaldi score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Helium Browser
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).
- Brave also lists Android and iOS apps.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
- Brave does not cover passkeys and ad and tracker blocking, which Helium Browser does.
Suits: People who want ads and trackers blocked without installing extensions
Thorium Browser
Chromium fork tuned with compiler optimizations
- Thorium Browser is free.
- Thorium Browser also lists an Android app.
- Thorium Browser does not cover passkeys and ad and tracker blocking, which Helium Browser does.
Suits: Linux and Windows users who want a faster Chromium build
LibreWolf
Free, privacy-hardened browser built on Firefox
- LibreWolf is free.
- LibreWolf does not cover passkeys, which Helium Browser does.
Suits: Firefox users who want strict privacy defaults without changing settings by hand
Vivaldi
Customizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader
- Vivaldi is free.
- Vivaldi also lists Android and iOS apps.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
- Vivaldi does not cover passkeys and ad and tracker blocking, which Helium Browser does.
Suits: Power users who keep dozens of tabs open
Limits worth knowing in Helium Browser
- It is in beta, and the download page warns that unexpected issues may occur.
- There is no Widevine DRM support, so some streaming services and protected media may not play.
- There is no built-in password manager and no data sync, and no mobile version yet.
- Automatic updates on macOS and Windows depend on Helium services being enabled.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Helium Browser?
The alternatives to Helium Browser in this directory are Brave, Thorium Browser, LibreWolf and Vivaldi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Helium Browser.
Is there a free alternative to Helium Browser?
Yes. Thorium Browser, LibreWolf and Vivaldi are free to use. Brave has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Helium Browser alternatives work on Android?
The Helium Browser listing does not include an Android app. Brave, Thorium Browser and Vivaldi list one.
Which Helium Browser alternatives work on iOS?
The Helium Browser listing does not include an iOS app. Brave and Vivaldi list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.