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Thorium Browser alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Thorium Browser alternative for most people is Google Chrome (3.6 GPA), first in our ranking of browsers. The best free one is Brave (3.8 GPA).

Thorium Browser compared with 6 alternatives: Chromium, Brave, Vivaldi, Iridium Browser, Google Chrome and 1 more.

Thorium Browser 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

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Thorium BrowserThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, Android
ChromiumFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
BraveFree plan · from $3.00/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
VivaldiFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Iridium BrowserFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
Google ChromeFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Helium BrowserFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux

Price against what you get

Thorium Browser has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Brave, Vivaldi and Google Chrome score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessThorium BrowserChromiumBraveVivaldiIridium BrowserGoogle Chrome

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
The full chart of browsers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Thorium Browser

  1. Chromium

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

    • Chromium is free.
    • Chromium lists no Android app, which Thorium Browser has.

    Suits: Developers who want to build or study the browser source

    Chromium vs Thorium BrowserChromium pricing and details

  2. 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 an iOS app.
    • Brave also covers password manager and video calls.

    Suits: People who want ads and trackers blocked without installing extensions

    Brave vs Thorium BrowserBrave pricing and details

  3. Vivaldi

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

    • Vivaldi is free.
    • Vivaldi also lists an iOS app.
    • Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.

    Suits: Power users who keep dozens of tabs open

    Vivaldi vs Thorium BrowserVivaldi pricing and details

  4. Iridium Browser

    Privacy-hardened desktop browser built on Chromium

    • Iridium Browser is free.
    • Iridium Browser lists no Android app, which Thorium Browser has.

    Suits: People who want a Chromium browser with fewer calls to Google

    Iridium Browser vs Thorium BrowserIridium Browser pricing and details

  5. Google Chrome

    Google's free browser for desktop and mobile, with Gemini built in

    • Google Chrome is free.
    • Google Chrome also lists an iOS app.
    • Google Chrome also covers password manager and passkeys.

    Suits: Google Account users who want the same bookmarks, passwords and tabs on every device

    Google Chrome vs Thorium BrowserGoogle Chrome pricing and details

  6. Helium Browser

    Free open source Chromium browser with privacy defaults and !bangs

    • Helium Browser is free.
    • Helium Browser lists no Android app, which Thorium Browser has.
    • Helium Browser is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Helium Browser also covers passkeys and ad and tracker blocking.

    Suits: People who want an ad-blocking Chromium browser with no account

    Helium Browser vs Thorium BrowserHelium Browser pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Thorium Browser

  • The site says it is under construction, and downloads link out to separate GitHub repositories for Linux, macOS, Windows and Android.
  • The performance figures on the site are the developer's own claim.
  • Release availability varies by platform and CPU profile, according to the GitHub repository.
  • No iOS version is listed.
Thorium Browser pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Thorium Browser?

The alternatives to Thorium Browser in this directory are Chromium, Brave, Vivaldi, Iridium Browser, Google Chrome and Helium Browser. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Thorium Browser.

Is there a free alternative to Thorium Browser?

Yes. Chromium, Vivaldi, Iridium Browser, Google Chrome and Helium Browser are free to use. Brave has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Thorium Browser alternatives work on iOS?

The Thorium Browser listing does not include an iOS app. Brave, Vivaldi and Google Chrome list 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.