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Onion Browser alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Onion Browser alternative for most people is Brave (3.8 GPA), second in our ranking of browsers. It's also the best free one.
Onion Browser compared with 4 alternatives: Tor Browser, DuckDuckGo Browser, Brave and Safari.
Onion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onion BrowserThis tool | Free | Free | iOS |
| Tor Browser | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| DuckDuckGo Browser | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Brave | Free plan · from $3.00/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Safari | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
Price against what you get
Onion Browser has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Tor Browser, DuckDuckGo Browser, Brave and Safari 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 Onion Browser
Tor Browser
Free browser that routes traffic through the Tor network
- Tor Browser is free.
- Tor Browser also lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
- Tor Browser lists no iOS app, which Onion Browser has.
Suits: People who need anonymity from trackers or a network watcher
DuckDuckGo Browser
Free browser that blocks trackers, ads and cookie pop-ups by default
- DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription).
- DuckDuckGo Browser also lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
- DuckDuckGo Browser also covers password manager.
Suits: People who want tracker and ad blocking with no setup
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 Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
Suits: People who want ads and trackers blocked without installing extensions
Safari
Apple's built-in browser for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro
- Safari is free.
- Safari also lists a macOS app.
- Safari also covers passkeys and read later.
Suits: People who use a Mac, iPhone and iPad together
Limits worth knowing in Onion Browser
- iOS and iPadOS only; the project points desktop and Android users to Tor Browser.
- Apple requires the WebKit component, which the project says gives less control than Firefox for anti-tracking.
- Browsing over Tor is slower because traffic passes through volunteer relays.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Onion Browser?
The alternatives to Onion Browser in this directory are Tor Browser, DuckDuckGo Browser, Brave and Safari. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Onion Browser.
Is there a free alternative to Onion Browser?
Yes. Tor Browser and Safari are free to use. DuckDuckGo Browser and Brave have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Onion Browser alternatives work on Windows?
The Onion Browser listing does not include a Windows app. Tor Browser, DuckDuckGo Browser and Brave list one.
Which Onion Browser alternatives work on macOS?
The Onion Browser listing does not include a macOS app. Tor Browser, DuckDuckGo Browser, Brave and Safari 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.