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Yandex Browser alternatives

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

Yandex Browser compared with 5 alternatives: Google Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi and Firefox.

Yandex Browser is free to use. All 5 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
Yandex BrowserThis toolFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
Google ChromeFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
OperaFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Microsoft EdgeFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
VivaldiFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
FirefoxFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Yandex Browser has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Google Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi and Firefox 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 lessYandex BrowserGoogle ChromeOperaMicrosoft EdgeVivaldi

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 Yandex Browser

  1. Google Chrome

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

    • Google Chrome is free.
    • Google Chrome also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • 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 Yandex BrowserGoogle Chrome pricing and details

  2. 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.

    Suits: People who want an ad blocker and a VPN without installing extensions

    Opera vs Yandex BrowserOpera pricing and details

  3. Microsoft Edge

    Microsoft's browser with the Copilot assistant built in

    • Microsoft Edge is free.
    • Microsoft Edge also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Edge also covers password manager and passkeys.

    Suits: Windows users who want Copilot inside the browser

    Microsoft Edge vs Yandex BrowserMicrosoft Edge pricing and details

  4. 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.

    Suits: Power users who keep dozens of tabs open

    Vivaldi vs Yandex BrowserVivaldi pricing and details

  5. Firefox

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

    • Firefox is free.
    • Firefox also lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Firefox is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Firefox also covers password manager.

    Suits: People who want tracker blocking switched on by default

    Firefox vs Yandex BrowserFirefox pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Yandex Browser

  • The download page has a checkbox to send browser usage statistics to Yandex, which is off unless ticked.
  • The English site names Windows and Linux downloads; the mobile page does not state which phone systems it supports.
  • Speed and phishing-detection figures on the site come from third-party studies the site cites.
  • The site is run by Yandex, whose privacy policy governs the data the browser handles.
Yandex Browser pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Yandex Browser?

The alternatives to Yandex Browser in this directory are Google Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi and Firefox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Yandex Browser.

Is there a free alternative to Yandex Browser?

Yes. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi and Firefox are free to use. Opera has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Yandex Browser alternatives work on Android?

The Yandex Browser listing does not include an Android app. Google Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi and Firefox list one.

Which Yandex Browser alternatives work on iOS?

The Yandex Browser listing does not include an iOS app. Google Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi and Firefox list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Yandex Browser?

Firefox is described as open source on its own site.

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.