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Safari alternatives
Safari compared with 6 alternatives: Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Orion, Microsoft Edge and 1 more.
Safari is free to use. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SafariThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| Google Chrome | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Firefox | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Brave | Free plan · from $3.00/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Orion | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | macOS, Linux, iOS |
| Microsoft Edge | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| DuckDuckGo Browser | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Safari
- Free
Google Chrome
Google's free browser for desktop and mobile, with Gemini built in
- Google Chrome is free. Safari is free.
- Only Google Chrome lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Google Chrome also covers password manager.
- Safari also covers read later.
Suits: Google Account users who want the same bookmarks, passwords and tabs on every device
- Free
Firefox
Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in
- Firefox is free. Safari is free.
- Only Firefox lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Firefox is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Firefox also covers password manager.
- Safari also covers passkeys and read later.
Suits: People who want tracker blocking switched on by default
- 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). Safari is free.
- Only Brave lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
- Safari also covers passkeys and read later.
Suits: People who want ads and trackers blocked without installing extensions
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Orion
WebKit browser from Kagi that runs Chrome and Firefox extensions
- Orion starts at $5 per month, $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax (Orion+). Safari is free.
- Only Orion lists a Linux app.
- Orion also covers password manager.
- Safari also covers passkeys and read later.
Suits: Apple users who want Chrome and Firefox extensions on a WebKit browser
- Free
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft's browser with the Copilot assistant built in
- Microsoft Edge is free. Safari is free.
- Only Microsoft Edge lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Microsoft Edge also covers password manager.
- Safari also covers read later.
Suits: Windows users who want Copilot inside the browser
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
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). Safari is free.
- Only DuckDuckGo Browser lists Windows and Android apps.
- DuckDuckGo Browser also covers password manager.
- Safari also covers passkeys and read later.
Suits: People who want tracker and ad blocking with no setup
Limits worth knowing in Safari
- Safari runs only on Apple devices. Apple says it no longer offers Safari updates for Windows or other non-Apple operating systems.
- New versions arrive with operating system updates, so getting the latest Safari means updating macOS, iOS, iPadOS or visionOS.
- Live Text, which selects text inside images and paused video, is supported in seven languages.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Safari?
The alternatives to Safari in this directory are Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Orion, Microsoft Edge and DuckDuckGo Browser. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Safari.
Is there a free alternative to Safari?
Yes. Google Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge are free to use. Brave, Orion and DuckDuckGo Browser have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Safari alternatives work on Windows?
The Safari listing does not include a Windows app. Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Microsoft Edge and DuckDuckGo Browser list one.
Which Safari alternatives work on Linux?
The Safari listing does not include a Linux app. Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Orion and Microsoft Edge list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Safari?
Firefox and Brave 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.