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Maxthon alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Maxthon alternative for most people is Google Chrome (3.6 GPA), first in our ranking of browsers. The best free one is Vivaldi (3.8 GPA).

Maxthon compared with 5 alternatives: Google Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi, Microsoft Edge and Brave.

Maxthon has a free plan. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
MaxthonThis toolFree planYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Google ChromeFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
OperaFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
VivaldiFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Microsoft EdgeFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
BraveFree plan · from $3.00/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Maxthon

  1. Google Chrome

    Google's free browser for desktop and mobile, with Gemini built in

    • Google Chrome is free.
    • Google Chrome also lists a Linux app.
    • Google Chrome also covers password manager and passkeys.
    • Google Chrome does not cover notes and ad and tracker blocking, which Maxthon does.

    Suits: Google Account users who want the same bookmarks, passwords and tabs on every device

    Google Chrome vs MaxthonGoogle Chrome pricing and details

  2. Opera

    Browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN and sidebar messengers

    • Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
    • Opera also lists a Linux app.
    • Opera also covers screenshots.
    • Opera does not cover notes and ad and tracker blocking, which Maxthon does.

    Suits: People who want an ad blocker and a VPN without installing extensions

    Opera vs MaxthonOpera pricing and details

  3. Vivaldi

    Customizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader

    • Vivaldi is free.
    • Vivaldi also lists a Linux app.
    • Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Vivaldi also covers calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
    • Vivaldi does not cover ad and tracker blocking, which Maxthon does.

    Suits: Power users who keep dozens of tabs open

    Vivaldi vs MaxthonVivaldi pricing and details

  4. Microsoft Edge

    Microsoft's browser with the Copilot assistant built in

    • Microsoft Edge is free.
    • Microsoft Edge also lists a Linux app.
    • Microsoft Edge also covers password manager and passkeys.
    • Microsoft Edge does not cover notes and ad and tracker blocking, which Maxthon does.

    Suits: Windows users who want Copilot inside the browser

    Microsoft Edge vs MaxthonMicrosoft Edge pricing and details

  5. 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 a Linux app.
    • Brave is open source, according to its own site.
    • Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
    • Brave does not cover notes and ad and tracker blocking, which Maxthon does.

    Suits: People who want ads and trackers blocked without installing extensions

    Brave vs MaxthonBrave pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Maxthon

  • The membership price is not shown to visitors who are not logged in, so it is not recorded here.
  • The ad blocker is built into the mobile versions; on desktop it is an optional extension.
  • The iOS version is listed through TestFlight on the download page.
  • There is no Linux version on the download page.
Maxthon pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Maxthon?

The alternatives to Maxthon in this directory are Google Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi, Microsoft Edge and Brave. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Maxthon.

Is there a free alternative to Maxthon?

Yes. Google Chrome, Vivaldi and Microsoft Edge are free to use. Opera and Brave have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Maxthon alternatives work on Linux?

The Maxthon listing does not include a Linux app. Google Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi, Microsoft Edge and Brave list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Maxthon?

Brave is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.