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Safari alternatives with a Linux app

The Safari listing does not include a Linux app. 40 of the 60 other browsers in this directory list a Linux app.

Safari is free to use. 36 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Safari

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Helium Browser

    Free open source Chromium browser with privacy defaults and !bangs

    • Helium Browser is free. Safari is free.
    • Only Helium Browser lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Safari lists an iOS app.
    • Helium Browser is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  7. 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). Safari is free.
    • Only Opera lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Opera also covers screenshots.
    • Safari also covers passkeys and read later.
  8. Vivaldi

    Customizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader

    • Vivaldi is free. Safari is free.
    • Only Vivaldi lists Windows, Linux 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.
  9. Zen Browser

    Free, open-source desktop browser built around vertical tabs

    • Zen Browser is free. Safari is free.
    • Only Zen Browser lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Safari lists an iOS app.
    • Zen Browser is open source, according to its own site.
  10. Wavebox

    Desktop browser that keeps many web apps and accounts signed in

    • Wavebox starts at $8.33 per month, paid annually (Wavebox Pro). Safari is free.
    • Only Wavebox lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Safari lists an iOS app.
    • Safari also covers passkeys and read later.
  11. Rambox

    Workspace app that runs many web apps and accounts in one window

    • Rambox starts at $7.00 per month, or $70.00 per year (Pro). Safari is free.
    • Only Rambox lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Safari lists an iOS app.
    • Rambox also covers window management.
  12. Tor Browser

    Free browser that routes traffic through the Tor network

    • Tor Browser is free. Safari is free.
    • Only Tor Browser lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Safari lists an iOS app.
    • Tor Browser is open source, according to its own site.

Common questions

Which Safari alternatives have a Linux app?

Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Orion, Microsoft Edge, Helium Browser, Opera, Vivaldi and 32 more list a Linux app.

Does Safari have a Linux app?

The Safari listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.

Which of these browsers are free?

Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Orion, Microsoft Edge, Helium Browser, Opera, Vivaldi and 28 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Safari: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.