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Qutebrowser alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Qutebrowser alternative for most people is Firefox (3.8 GPA), third in our ranking of browsers. It's also the best free one.
Qutebrowser compared with 6 alternatives: Nyxt, Min, Otter Browser, Falkon, Firefox and 1 more.
Qutebrowser is free to use. All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| QutebrowserThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Nyxt | Free | Free | macOS, Linux |
| Min | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Otter Browser | Free | Free | Windows, Linux |
| Falkon | Free | Free | Linux |
| Firefox | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| NetSurf | Free | Free | Windows, Linux |
Price against what you get
Qutebrowser has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Min, Otter Browser, Falkon, Firefox and NetSurf 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 Qutebrowser
Nyxt
Keyboard-first browser customized in Common Lisp
- Nyxt is free.
- Nyxt lists no Windows app, which Qutebrowser has.
- Nyxt also covers bookmarks.
Suits: Keyboard-focused users and tinkerers who write Lisp
Min
Free, open-source minimal browser with tasks and history search
- Min is free.
Suits: People who want a light, uncluttered browser
Otter Browser
Open-source Qt browser that revives the classic Opera 12 interface
- Otter Browser is free.
- Otter Browser lists no macOS app, which Qutebrowser has.
- Otter Browser does not cover ad and tracker blocking, which Qutebrowser does.
Suits: People who miss the classic Opera 12 interface
Falkon
Lightweight KDE web browser with a built-in ad blocker
- Falkon is free.
- Falkon lists no macOS and Windows apps, which Qutebrowser has.
- Falkon also covers password manager.
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 Android and iOS apps.
- Firefox is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Firefox also covers password manager.
- Firefox does not cover ad and tracker blocking, which Qutebrowser does.
Suits: People who want tracker blocking switched on by default
NetSurf
Lightweight open-source browser with its own layout engine
- NetSurf is free.
- NetSurf lists no macOS app, which Qutebrowser has.
- NetSurf also covers bookmarks.
- NetSurf does not cover ad and tracker blocking, which Qutebrowser does.
Suits: Old or low-powered computers
Limits worth knowing in Qutebrowser
- It needs Python 3.10 or newer and Qt 6.2 or newer, or Qt 5.15; Windows and macOS builds are on the GitHub Releases page.
- On Linux, stable distributions may ship an older QtWebEngine based on an old Chromium version.
- The primary maintainer works part-time on it, funded by donations.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Qutebrowser?
The alternatives to Qutebrowser in this directory are Nyxt, Min, Otter Browser, Falkon, Firefox and NetSurf. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Qutebrowser.
Is there a free alternative to Qutebrowser?
Yes. Nyxt, Min, Otter Browser, Falkon, Firefox and NetSurf are free to use.
Which Qutebrowser alternatives work on Android?
The Qutebrowser listing does not include an Android app. Firefox lists one.
Which Qutebrowser alternatives work on iOS?
The Qutebrowser 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.