Floorp vs Pale Moon (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Floorp grades higher than Pale Moon: 3.2 against 3.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Floorp grades higher on features. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Floorp
Free, open-source Firefox-based browser with workspaces and split view
Pale Moon
Free open-source browser on its own Goanna engine, with legacy add-ons
Which one is for you
Pick Floorp if
- Fits if you like Firefox but want tabs grouped by task
- Works for anyone who wants up to four pages side by side in one window
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want it on your phone: there's no stable mobile version and iOS is only in TestFlight
- Watch out: it's a Firefox derivative, so it follows Firefox's engine and release timing
- Watch out: downloading it means agreeing to the project's Terms of Service
Pick Pale Moon if
- Fits if you rely on legacy Firefox-style add-ons and full theming
- Makes sense if you want a browser with no telemetry, as the site states
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you need video calls in the browser, since WebRTC is disabled
- Not for you if you stream DRM video, as there is no in-browser DRM
- Too light for phones: no iOS or Android edition is listed
- Watch out: official binaries need AVX, except the 32-bit Windows build
- Tight if you want current web standards: it follows its own engine, not Firefox or Chrome
How we grade them
| 3.2GPAFloorpVery good | 3.0GPAPale MoonVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AFree and open source, and a program anyone can download and run. | AFree and open source, with donations accepted and no paid plan, which is under 60% of this category's cheapest quarter. |
| Free plan and trial | AThe whole browser is free, with no account needed to start. | AThe full browser for Windows, macOS, Linux and FreeBSD costs nothing, with portable and 7-Zip Windows versions. |
| Features | BWorkspaces, split view, web panels and a customizable interface cover the browser's job. The listing shows no gap in the core work. | CXUL add-ons, themes and NPAPI plugins, but WebRTC, an integrated PDF reader, DRM and parental controls are deliberately off in the main build. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record. You install it and use it, with several install options on each system. | BNo rating on record. You install it and go, though official binaries need a CPU with AVX, except the 32-bit Windows build. |
| Platforms and integrations | CDesktop only: Windows, Mac and Linux. iOS is in TestFlight testing and no Android version is listed. | CWindows, macOS, Linux and FreeBSD, with no iOS or Android edition on the download page. |
| Best for | Firefox with workspaces and split view | a customizable browser with legacy add-ons |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Floorp and Pale Moon. How we grade
Price against what you get
Floorp has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Pale Moon has no paid plan and scores 2.3.
Floorp scores higher for the same starting price. Of the other browsers on the chart, none scores higher than Floorp for less, and none scores higher than Pale Moon for less.
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
Where they differ
At a glance
| Floorp | Pale Moon | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Floorp is a free, open-source desktop browser and needs no account to start. | Pale Moon is free and open source; the site accepts donations and lists no paid plan. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| Made by | Floorp Projects | Moonchild Productions |
| Price read from | floorp.app | palemoon.org |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Floorp
- There is no stable mobile version: iOS is in TestFlight testing, and no Android version is listed.
- It is a Firefox derivative, so it follows Firefox's engine and release timing.
- Downloading it means agreeing to the project's Terms of Service.
Pale Moon
- Official binaries need a CPU with AVX support, except the 32-bit Windows build.
- It has no WebRTC, built-in PDF reader or DRM, so some sites and video services may not work.
- Compatibility with current web standards follows its own engine, not Firefox or Chrome.
- Windows download is also offered on the Microsoft Store, and there is no iOS or Android edition on the download page.
Key features
Floorp
- Workspaces
- Tabs are grouped by task, and Firefox containers can be assigned to a workspace so cookies and sign-ins stay separate.
- Split view
- Up to four pages can sit in one window, with each panel adjustable in width.
- Web panels
- Frequently used sites can be pinned to the sidebar and opened without leaving the current page.
- Customization
- The home page lists interface customization, mouse gestures and sites that open in their own windows as web apps.
- Several install options
- Windows has online, offline, winget and portable options; macOS has a DMG and Homebrew; Linux has tarball, DEB, Flatpak and PPA.
Pale Moon
- Goanna engine
- Rendering runs on Goanna, a derivative of Gecko, on the UXP platform; the site calls it a true fork and an independent product.
- XUL add-ons and themes
- Add-ons and complete themes can change core browser functions and appearance, and many legacy Firefox extensions are compatible.
- No telemetry
- The site says the browser contains no ads, telemetry or data gathering.
- Plugin support
- It supports legacy NPAPI plugins such as Java, Flash and Silverlight, which most browsers have dropped.
- Features left out
- WebRTC, an integrated PDF reader, in-browser DRM and parental controls are deliberately disabled in the main build.
Plans
Floorp
Free$0
The full desktop browser for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Pale Moon
Free$0
The full browser for Windows, macOS, Linux and FreeBSD, with portable and 7-Zip Windows versions.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Floorp or Pale Moon?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Floorp and Pale Moon are free to use.
Which has a free plan, Floorp or Pale Moon?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Floorp and Pale Moon have a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.