LibreWolf vs Wolvic (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, LibreWolf and Wolvic share a 2.8 GPA, both are free, so the choice depends on which platforms you need.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on all five counts.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Which one is for you
Pick LibreWolf if
- Fits if you want Firefox without telemetry and with tracking blocked from the start
- Works for people who don't mind adjusting settings to get a site working
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you stream from DRM services, because DRM is disabled by design
- Watch out: cookies are cleared on close, so sites will log you out each time
- Not for you if you want it on your phone, as there's no Android version
- Watch out: it's maintained by volunteers and takes no donations
Pick Wolvic if
- Fits if you own a Quest, Pico or similar headset and want a web browser in it
- Works for XR builders testing the open web on a headset
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a browser for your phone or computer, as it runs only on XR devices
- Watch out: the main project is in maintenance mode, with security updates a few times a year
- Tight if you sideload: manually installed packages do not update themselves
- Not for you if you want one release line, as Gecko and Chromium versions have separate numbers and device lists
How we grade them
| 2.8GPALibreWolfGood | 2.8GPAWolvicGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | AFree and open source, and a program anyone can download and run. The FAQ says the project takes no donations. | AFree and open source, with no paid plans listed. |
| Free plan and trial | AThe whole browser is free, with uBlock Origin already installed. | AThe whole browser is free, with no paid plans listed on the site. |
| Features | CNo telemetry, strict tracking protection, cookies cleared on close and fingerprint resistance. The gaps are written into the design: DRM is disabled, so DRM-protected video services won't play. | CBuilt for XR, two engines, immersive video and sync with desktop. The listing shows maintenance mode, so little new is coming. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. The hardening settings can log you out or break pages until you adjust them, so expect some tweaking. | CNo store rating on record, and you pick between engine versions and sometimes install a package yourself. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWindows, Mac and Linux only. The FAQ says no one currently provides an Android version. | COnly standalone Android-based and HarmonyOS XR headsets, with Firefox Sync as the one link. |
| Best for | a privacy-hardened Firefox | a web browser inside VR and AR headsets |
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: LibreWolf and Wolvic. How we grade
Price against what you get
LibreWolf has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Wolvic has no paid plan and scores 2.0.
On this chart the two sit in the same place: the same score for the same starting price. Of the other browsers on the chart, none scores higher than LibreWolf for less, and none scores higher than Wolvic 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
- LibreWolf also covers ad and tracker blocking.
In commonFree planOpen sourceWeb browser
At a glance
| LibreWolf | Wolvic | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free plan | LibreWolf is free and open source. The FAQ says the project does not accept donations. | The whole browser is free; the site describes it as a free, open source project and lists no paid plans. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Linux | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | LibreWolf community | Igalia |
| Price read from | librewolf.net | wolvic.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
LibreWolf
- DRM is disabled by design, so DRM-protected video services will not play.
- Resist-fingerprinting and cookie clearing can log you out of sites or break some pages until you adjust the settings.
- The FAQ says no one currently provides an Android version.
- It is maintained by volunteers and takes no donations.
Wolvic
- Igalia moved the main project into maintenance mode in November 2025: security updates a few times a year and minor stability work.
- It runs only on standalone Android-based or HarmonyOS XR devices, not on phones, desktops or iOS.
- Manually installed packages do not update themselves.
- The Gecko and Chromium versions have separate release numbers and different device lists.
Key features
LibreWolf
- No telemetry
- The project states that it removes telemetry, data collection and experiments from the Firefox base.
- uBlock Origin included
- uBlock Origin comes installed with custom default filter lists, alongside Firefox's tracking protection set to strict.
- Anti-fingerprinting defaults
- It turns on resist-fingerprinting, reports the language as en-US to sites and disables WebGL, a common fingerprinting source.
- Cookies cleared on close
- Cookies and site data are deleted when the browser closes by default, and Total Cookie Protection is enabled.
- Privacy-oriented search engines
- The default search list includes DuckDuckGo and Searx rather than Google.
- Follows Firefox releases
- It is built from the latest Firefox stable source, so security fixes arrive with Firefox's own.
Wolvic
- Built for XR
- A custom interface for headsets and glasses, with support for multiple windows, tabs, extensions and external keyboards.
- Two engines
- Gecko and Chromium versions are released separately; the Chromium build is the one that supports AR, according to the FAQ.
- Immersive video
- Release 1.10 added stereo 360 and 180 degree video support and says 4K VR content uses about 60% less memory.
- Sync with desktop
- Firefox account sync and tab sending are supported, and the support pages cover bookmarks, private mode and hand tracking.
- Sideloadable packages
- Android packages for Quest, Pico, Huawei, Lynx and Magic Leap 2 are offered for manual install, and these do not auto-update.
Plans
LibreWolf
Free$0
The full browser for Windows, macOS and Linux, with uBlock Origin included.
Wolvic
Free$0
The full browser, free and open source. The site lists no paid plans.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, LibreWolf or Wolvic?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both LibreWolf and Wolvic are free to use.
Which has a free plan, LibreWolf or Wolvic?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both LibreWolf and Wolvic have a free plan.
Which platforms do LibreWolf and Wolvic run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only LibreWolf lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps and only Wolvic lists an Android app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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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.