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Open-source alternatives to Shift

Shift is not described as open source on its own site. 25 of the 60 other browsers in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Shift has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Shift

  1. Ferdium

    Free desktop app that puts all your web services in one window

    • Ferdium is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Ferdium lists a Linux app.
    • Ferdium is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Shift also covers web browser.
    Ferdium vs ShiftFerdium pricing and details

  2. Firefox

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

    • Firefox is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Firefox lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Firefox is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Firefox also covers password manager.
    Firefox pricing and details

  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). Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Brave lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Brave is open source, according to its own site.
    • Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
    Brave pricing and details

  4. Zen Browser

    Free, open-source desktop browser built around vertical tabs

    • Zen Browser is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Zen Browser lists a Linux app.
    • Zen Browser is open source, according to its own site.
    Zen Browser pricing and details

  5. Tor Browser

    Free browser that routes traffic through the Tor network

    • Tor Browser is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Tor Browser lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Tor Browser is open source, according to its own site.
    Tor Browser pricing and details

  6. LibreWolf

    Free, privacy-hardened browser built on Firefox

    • LibreWolf is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only LibreWolf lists a Linux app.
    • LibreWolf is open source, according to its own site.
    • LibreWolf also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    LibreWolf pricing and details

  7. Waterfox

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

    • Waterfox is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Waterfox lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Waterfox is open source, according to its own site.
    • Waterfox also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Waterfox pricing and details

  8. Floorp

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

    • Floorp is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Floorp lists a Linux app.
    • Floorp is open source, according to its own site.
    Floorp pricing and details

  9. Min

    Free, open-source minimal browser with tasks and history search

    • Min is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Min lists a Linux app.
    • Min is open source, according to its own site.
    • Min also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Min pricing and details

  10. Chromium

    Open-source browser project, with builds for testing and development

    • Chromium is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Chromium lists a Linux app.
    • Chromium is open source, according to its own site.
    Chromium pricing and details

  11. Falkon

    Lightweight KDE web browser with a built-in ad blocker

    • Falkon is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Falkon lists a Linux app.
    • Only Shift lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Falkon is open source, according to its own site.
    Falkon pricing and details

  12. Pale Moon

    Free open-source browser on its own Goanna engine, with legacy add-ons

    • Pale Moon is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Pale Moon lists a Linux app.
    • Pale Moon is open source, according to its own site.
    Pale Moon pricing and details

13 more that are open source

All 25 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Shift?

Yes. Ferdium, Firefox, Brave, Zen Browser, Tor Browser, LibreWolf, Waterfox, Floorp and 17 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Shift open source?

Shift is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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 Shift: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.