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Orion alternatives
Orion compared with 5 alternatives: Safari, Brave, Firefox, Arc and Vivaldi.
Orion has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax (Orion+). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| OrionThis tool | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | macOS, Linux, iOS |
| Safari | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| Brave | Free plan · from $3.00/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Firefox | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Arc | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Vivaldi | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Orion
- Free
Safari
Apple's built-in browser for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro
- Safari is free. Orion starts at $5 per month, $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax (Orion+).
- Only Orion lists a Linux app.
- Safari also covers passkeys and read later.
- Orion also covers password manager.
Suits: People who use a Mac, iPhone and iPad together
- Free plan · from $3.00/mo
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). Orion starts at $5 per month, $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax (Orion+).
- Only Brave lists Windows and Android apps.
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Brave also covers video calls.
Suits: People who want ads and trackers blocked without installing extensions
- Free
Firefox
Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in
- Firefox is free. Orion starts at $5 per month, $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax (Orion+).
- Only Firefox lists Windows and Android apps.
- Firefox is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want tracker blocking switched on by default
- Free
Arc
Chromium-based browser with Spaces, Profiles and Split View
- Arc is free. Orion starts at $5 per month, $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax (Orion+).
- Only Arc lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Orion lists a Linux app.
- Orion also covers password manager.
Suits: People who keep work and personal browsing in one window
- Free
Vivaldi
Customizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader
- Vivaldi is free. Orion starts at $5 per month, $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax (Orion+).
- Only Vivaldi lists Windows and Android apps.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
- Orion also covers password manager.
Suits: Power users who keep dozens of tabs open
Limits worth knowing in Orion
- The Linux version is in beta, and the Windows version is an alpha that has not been released.
- Custom app icons, the browser border and early access to beta builds are reserved for Orion+ members.
- Orion+ billing runs through a Kagi account, although a Kagi Search subscription is not required.
- On-page and offline translation with Kagi Translate requires macOS 26 or later.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Orion?
The alternatives to Orion in this directory are Safari, Brave, Firefox, Arc and Vivaldi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Orion.
Is there a free alternative to Orion?
Yes. Safari, Firefox, Arc and Vivaldi are free to use. Brave has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Orion alternatives work on Windows?
The Orion listing does not include a Windows app. Brave, Firefox, Arc and Vivaldi list one.
Which Orion alternatives work on Android?
The Orion listing does not include an Android app. Brave, Firefox, Arc and Vivaldi list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Orion?
Brave and Firefox are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.