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Puffin Browser alternatives

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

Puffin Browser compared with 5 alternatives: Opera, Brave, Google Chrome, Aloha Browser and Firefox.

Puffin Browser is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $1 per month, or $0.25 per week prepaid. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Puffin BrowserThis toolFree trial · from $1/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Android
OperaFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
BraveFree plan · from $3.00/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Google ChromeFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Aloha BrowserFree plan · from $7.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
FirefoxFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Puffin Browser starts at $1 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Google Chrome and Firefox.

Opera, Brave and Aloha Browser 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 lessPuffin BrowserOperaBraveGoogle ChromeAloha BrowserFirefox

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 Puffin Browser

  1. 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 has a free plan, which Puffin Browser lacks.
    • Opera also lists Linux and iOS apps.
    • Opera also covers screenshots.
    • Opera does not cover remote desktop, which Puffin Browser does.

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

    Opera vs Puffin BrowserOpera pricing and details

  2. 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 has a free plan, which Puffin Browser lacks.
    • Brave also lists Linux and iOS apps.
    • Brave is open source, according to its own site.
    • Brave also covers password manager and video calls.

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

    Brave vs Puffin BrowserBrave pricing and details

  3. Google Chrome

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

    • Google Chrome is free.
    • Google Chrome has a free plan, which Puffin Browser lacks.
    • Google Chrome also lists Linux and iOS apps.
    • Google Chrome also covers password manager and passkeys.
    • Google Chrome does not cover remote desktop, which Puffin Browser does.

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

    Google Chrome vs Puffin BrowserGoogle Chrome pricing and details

  4. Aloha Browser

    Private browser with a free VPN, ad blocking and a paid Premium tier

    • Aloha Browser starts at $7.99 per month, or $69.99 per year.
    • Aloha Browser has a free plan, which Puffin Browser lacks.
    • Aloha Browser also lists an iOS app.
    • Aloha Browser also covers vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
    • Aloha Browser does not cover remote desktop, which Puffin Browser does.

    Suits: People who want a VPN and ad blocker inside a mobile browser

    Aloha Browser vs Puffin BrowserAloha Browser pricing and details

  5. Firefox

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

    • Firefox is free.
    • Firefox has a free plan, which Puffin Browser lacks.
    • Firefox also lists Linux and iOS apps.
    • Firefox is open source and 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 Puffin BrowserFirefox pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Puffin Browser

  • Prices were read from the Android Google Play listing; the Windows and macOS installers' pricing was not shown.
  • The listing says the engine cannot move to the latest Chromium, so it is described as a niche Flash browser, not a general-purpose one.
  • The listing says Puffin is blocked in certain regions (such as China, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates) and some schools.
  • The vendor's iOS listing says the app is a client for a cloud server, like a remote desktop client, and not a web browser itself.
Puffin Browser pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Puffin Browser?

The alternatives to Puffin Browser in this directory are Opera, Brave, Google Chrome, Aloha Browser and Firefox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Puffin Browser.

Is there a free alternative to Puffin Browser?

Yes. Google Chrome and Firefox are free to use. Opera, Brave and Aloha Browser have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Puffin Browser alternatives work on Linux?

The Puffin Browser listing does not include a Linux app. Opera, Brave, Google Chrome and Firefox list one.

Which Puffin Browser alternatives work on iOS?

The Puffin Browser listing does not include an iOS app. Opera, Brave, Google Chrome, Aloha Browser and Firefox list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Puffin Browser?

Brave and Firefox 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.