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Tor Browser alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Tor Browser alternative for most people is Brave (3.8 GPA), second in our ranking of browsers. It's also the best free one.
Tor Browser compared with 5 alternatives: Brave, LibreWolf, Firefox, DuckDuckGo Browser and Epic Privacy Browser.
Tor Browser is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tor BrowserThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Brave | Free plan · from $3.00/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| LibreWolf | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Firefox | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| DuckDuckGo Browser | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Epic Privacy Browser | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Tor Browser has no paid plan and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Brave and Firefox 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 Tor Browser
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
LibreWolf
Free, privacy-hardened browser built on Firefox
- LibreWolf is free.
- LibreWolf lists no Android app, which Tor Browser has.
- LibreWolf also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: Firefox users who want strict privacy defaults without changing settings by hand
Firefox
Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in
- Firefox is free.
- Firefox also lists an iOS app.
- Firefox is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Firefox also covers password manager.
Suits: People who want tracker blocking switched on by default
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).
- DuckDuckGo Browser also lists an iOS app.
- DuckDuckGo Browser lists no Linux app, which Tor Browser has.
- DuckDuckGo Browser also covers password manager.
Suits: People who want tracker and ad blocking with no setup
Epic Privacy Browser
Free Chromium-based browser that blocks ads and trackers
- Epic Privacy Browser is free.
- Epic Privacy Browser also lists an iOS app.
- Epic Privacy Browser lists no Linux app, which Tor Browser has.
- Epic Privacy Browser also covers ad and tracker blocking.
Suits: People who want ad and tracker blocking without setup
Limits worth knowing in Tor Browser
- The download page says not to use a separate VPN, install extra plugins or add-ons, or torrent over Tor.
- There is no iOS version on the download page; the Android app is listed separately.
- Traffic passes through three relays, so pages are not routed the way a regular browser sends them.
- The Tor Project's own Tor VPN for Android is labeled beta.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Tor Browser?
The alternatives to Tor Browser in this directory are Brave, LibreWolf, Firefox, DuckDuckGo Browser and Epic Privacy Browser. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tor Browser.
Is there a free alternative to Tor Browser?
Yes. LibreWolf, Firefox and Epic Privacy Browser are free to use. Brave and DuckDuckGo Browser have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Tor Browser alternatives work on iOS?
The Tor Browser listing does not include an iOS app. Brave, Firefox, DuckDuckGo Browser and Epic Privacy Browser list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.