Alternatives · Browsers
Slimjet alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Slimjet alternative for most people is Brave (3.8 GPA), second in our ranking of browsers. It's also the best free one.
Slimjet compared with 4 alternatives: Chromium, Brave, Vivaldi and Opera.
Slimjet is free to use. All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
Price against what you get
Slimjet has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Brave, Vivaldi and Opera 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 Slimjet
Chromium
Open-source browser project, with builds for testing and development
- Chromium is free.
- Chromium is open source, according to its own site.
- Chromium does not cover ad and tracker blocking, which Slimjet does.
Suits: Developers who want to build or study the browser source
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 also lists Android and iOS apps.
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
- Brave does not cover ad and tracker blocking, which Slimjet does.
Suits: People who want ads and trackers blocked without installing extensions
Vivaldi
Customizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader
- Vivaldi is free.
- Vivaldi also lists Android and iOS apps.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
- Vivaldi does not cover ad and tracker blocking, which Slimjet does.
Suits: Power users who keep dozens of tabs open
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 also lists Android and iOS apps.
- Opera also covers screenshots.
- Opera does not cover ad and tracker blocking, which Slimjet does.
Suits: People who want an ad blocker and a VPN without installing extensions
Limits worth knowing in Slimjet
- The Mac download listed on the download page is version 45.0.1.0, dated January 2025, while the Windows and Linux stable release is 51.0.3.0.
- No mobile versions are listed.
- The ad-blocking and privacy claims are the vendor's own.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Slimjet?
The alternatives to Slimjet in this directory are Chromium, Brave, Vivaldi and Opera. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Slimjet.
Is there a free alternative to Slimjet?
Yes. Chromium and Vivaldi are free to use. Brave and Opera have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Slimjet alternatives work on Android?
The Slimjet listing does not include an Android app. Brave, Vivaldi and Opera list one.
Which Slimjet alternatives work on iOS?
The Slimjet listing does not include an iOS app. Brave, Vivaldi and Opera list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Slimjet?
Chromium and Brave 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.