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Pale Moon alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Pale Moon alternative for most people is Firefox (3.8 GPA), third in our ranking of browsers. It's also the best free one.

Pale Moon compared with 7 alternatives: Firefox, Waterfox, LibreWolf, Floorp, SeaMonkey and 2 more.

Pale Moon is free to use. All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Pale MoonThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
FirefoxFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
WaterfoxFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Android
LibreWolfFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
FloorpFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
SeaMonkeyFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
NetSurfFreeFreeWindows, Linux
Otter BrowserFreeFreeWindows, Linux

Price against what you get

Pale Moon has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Firefox, Waterfox and Floorp score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPale MoonFirefoxWaterfoxLibreWolfFloorpSeaMonkey

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
The full chart of browsers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Pale Moon

  1. Firefox

    Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in

    • Firefox is free.
    • Firefox also lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Firefox is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Firefox also covers password manager.

    Suits: People who want tracker blocking switched on by default

    Firefox vs Pale MoonFirefox pricing and details

  2. Waterfox

    Free, open-source Firefox-based browser with a built-in ad blocker

    • Waterfox is free.
    • Waterfox also lists an Android app.
    • Waterfox also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Firefox users who want an ad blocker built in

    Waterfox vs Pale MoonWaterfox pricing and details

  3. LibreWolf

    Free, privacy-hardened browser built on Firefox

    • LibreWolf is free.
    • LibreWolf also covers ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: Firefox users who want strict privacy defaults without changing settings by hand

    LibreWolf vs Pale MoonLibreWolf pricing and details

  4. Floorp

    Free, open-source Firefox-based browser with workspaces and split view

    • Floorp is free.

    Suits: Firefox users who want workspaces and split view built in

    Floorp vs Pale MoonFloorp pricing and details

  5. SeaMonkey

    All-in-one internet suite with browser, mail, chat and HTML editor

    • SeaMonkey is free.
    • SeaMonkey also covers email client and rSS reader.

    Suits: People who want browser, mail and chat in one program

    SeaMonkey vs Pale MoonSeaMonkey pricing and details

  6. NetSurf

    Lightweight open-source browser with its own layout engine

    • NetSurf is free.
    • NetSurf lists no macOS app, which Pale Moon has.
    • NetSurf also covers bookmarks.

    Suits: Old or low-powered computers

    NetSurf vs Pale MoonNetSurf pricing and details

  7. Otter Browser

    Open-source Qt browser that revives the classic Opera 12 interface

    • Otter Browser is free.
    • Otter Browser lists no macOS app, which Pale Moon has.

    Suits: People who miss the classic Opera 12 interface

    Otter Browser vs Pale MoonOtter Browser pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Pale Moon

  • Official binaries need a CPU with AVX support, except the 32-bit Windows build.
  • It has no WebRTC, built-in PDF reader or DRM, so some sites and video services may not work.
  • Compatibility with current web standards follows its own engine, not Firefox or Chrome.
  • Windows download is also offered on the Microsoft Store, and there is no iOS or Android edition on the download page.
Pale Moon pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Pale Moon?

The alternatives to Pale Moon in this directory are Firefox, Waterfox, LibreWolf, Floorp, SeaMonkey, NetSurf and Otter Browser. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pale Moon.

Is there a free alternative to Pale Moon?

Yes. Firefox, Waterfox, LibreWolf, Floorp, SeaMonkey, NetSurf and Otter Browser are free to use.

Which Pale Moon alternatives work on Android?

The Pale Moon listing does not include an Android app. Firefox and Waterfox list one.

Which Pale Moon alternatives work on iOS?

The Pale Moon listing does not include an iOS app. Firefox lists 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.