Alternatives · Browsers
Nyxt alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Nyxt alternative for most people is Firefox (3.8 GPA), third in our ranking of browsers. It's also the best free one.
Nyxt compared with 5 alternatives: Qutebrowser, Min, Falkon, Firefox and Otter Browser.
Nyxt is free to use. All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NyxtThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Linux |
| Qutebrowser | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Min | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Falkon | Free | Free | Linux |
| Firefox | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Otter Browser | Free | Free | Windows, Linux |
Price against what you get
Nyxt has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Min, Falkon, Firefox and Otter Browser 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 Nyxt
Qutebrowser
Keyboard-driven browser with a minimal interface
- Qutebrowser is free.
- Qutebrowser also lists a Windows app.
- Qutebrowser is open source, according to its own site.
- Qutebrowser does not cover bookmarks, which Nyxt does.
Suits: Vim-style users who want to browse without a mouse
Min
Free, open-source minimal browser with tasks and history search
- Min is free.
- Min also lists a Windows app.
- Min is open source, according to its own site.
- Min does not cover bookmarks, which Nyxt does.
Suits: People who want a light, uncluttered browser
Falkon
Lightweight KDE web browser with a built-in ad blocker
- Falkon is free.
- Falkon lists no macOS app, which Nyxt has.
- Falkon is open source, according to its own site.
- Falkon also covers password manager.
- Falkon does not cover bookmarks, which Nyxt does.
Suits: KDE Plasma users who want a browser that matches the desktop
Firefox
Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in
- Firefox is free.
- Firefox also lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
- Firefox is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Firefox also covers password manager.
- Firefox does not cover bookmarks and ad and tracker blocking, which Nyxt does.
Suits: People who want tracker blocking switched on by default
Otter Browser
Open-source Qt browser that revives the classic Opera 12 interface
- Otter Browser is free.
- Otter Browser also lists a Windows app.
- Otter Browser lists no macOS app, which Nyxt has.
- Otter Browser is open source, according to its own site.
- Otter Browser does not cover bookmarks and ad and tracker blocking, which Nyxt does.
Suits: People who miss the classic Opera 12 interface
Limits worth knowing in Nyxt
- Windows is not officially supported; it runs through WSL on Windows 10 and 11 while an official port is in development.
- Only a subset of the Web Extensions API is supported.
- The GitHub page says the project is under active development.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Nyxt?
The alternatives to Nyxt in this directory are Qutebrowser, Min, Falkon, Firefox and Otter Browser. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Nyxt.
Is there a free alternative to Nyxt?
Yes. Qutebrowser, Min, Falkon, Firefox and Otter Browser are free to use.
Which Nyxt alternatives work on Windows?
The Nyxt listing does not include a Windows app. Qutebrowser, Min, Firefox and Otter Browser list one.
Which Nyxt alternatives work on Android?
The Nyxt listing does not include an Android app. Firefox lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Nyxt?
Qutebrowser, Min, Falkon, Firefox and Otter Browser are described as open source on their own sites.
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.