The Midori Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Midori in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Midori
The Insider’s Guide
Free, open-source browser with built-in ad blocking and a free VPN
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among browsers, read from Midori’s own pages.
Made by Astian, Inc. · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Midori’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Midori’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.2
GPA, above 44 of the 60 other browsers we grade
Midori is a free, open-source browser made by Astian, Inc. The site lists an integrated ad and tracker blocker, a built-in VPN, private search and a settings panel called Midori Center, with no account needed and zero telemetry by default. It runs on Windows and Linux and on Android through the GeckoView engine.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Midori, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The VPN covers browser traffic only, there is no Mac or iPhone version, and the paid VPN prices did not load.
- 1
Best for a free browser with a built-in free VPN
Midori is a free, open-source browser from Astian with ad and tracker blocking and a free VPN tier built in.
- 2
It is free
Midori has no paid plan at all. The download page says Midori is free, open source and telemetry-free; no paid plan is listed for the browser.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Windows, Linux and Android.
- 4
Built-in blocker
Ad blocking, anti-tracking, Never-Consent and IA Shield are on by default and run inside the engine on outgoing requests.
- 5
Built-in VPN
The free tier of Astian VPN ships inside the browser; one click in the side panel picks a server and wraps browser traffic in a WireGuard tunnel.
- 6
Midori Center
One panel holds tab appearance, sidebar, workspaces, keyboard shortcuts and the privacy and VPN toggles.
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A 3.2 GPA, above 44 of 60
That is against the other browsers we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Midori is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Midori at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Windows, Linux, Android
- Made by
- Astian, Inc.
- Category
- Browsers
- Our grade
- 3.2 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for a free browser with a built-in free VPN
Midori is a free, open-source browser from Astian with ad and tracker blocking and a free VPN tier built in. The VPN covers browser traffic only, there is no Mac or iPhone version, and the paid VPN prices did not load.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free and open source, with no paid plan listed for the browser, which is under 60% of this category's cheapest quarter. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The desktop and Android browser, blocker and free VPN tier included, need no account and cost nothing. |
| Features | C | Blocker, VPN tier, workspaces and a settings panel, but the VPN is browser-only and a separate paid app covers a whole machine. |
| Ease of use | B | No rating on record. The site says no account or email is needed, and you install it and browse. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, Linux and Android are listed, so a phone and computers, but no macOS or iOS version was found and there is no list of integrations. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Midori is for
- Fits if you want ad blocking and a VPN inside one free browser
- Works for people who do not want to make an account to browse
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use a Mac or an iPhone, as no macOS or iOS version was found
- Not for you if you want every app on your machine covered: the free VPN tier covers browser traffic only
- Watch out: the paid VPN Premium prices load by script and were not readable
- Tight if you trust comparisons: the table against Chrome and Firefox is the vendor's own
Good to know
Good for
- People who want a free browser with a VPN built in
- Users who want no account and no telemetry
- Android users who want extensions in a GeckoView browser
Worth knowing
- The site's platform data lists Windows 10, Windows 11, Android and Linux; no macOS or iOS version was found.
- The built-in VPN is a free tier covering browser traffic only; a separate paid VPN Premium app routes every app on a machine.
- The paid VPN Premium prices load by script and were not readable, so no VPN price is given here.
- The comparison table on the site against Chrome and Firefox is the vendor's own.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Midori is free to use.
The desktop and Android browser, blocker and free VPN tier included, need no account and cost nothing.
Free
$0
The desktop and Android browser, with the built-in blocker and the free VPN tier.
The free plan
The download page says Midori is free, open source and telemetry-free; no paid plan is listed for the browser.
Read from astian.org on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Windows, Linux and Android
Free, open-source browser with built-in ad blocking and a free VPN. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, web browser, vPN, ad and tracker blocking.
Blocker, VPN tier, workspaces and a settings panel, but the VPN is browser-only and a separate paid app covers a whole machine.
- Built-in blocker
- Ad blocking, anti-tracking, Never-Consent and IA Shield are on by default and run inside the engine on outgoing requests.
- Built-in VPN
- The free tier of Astian VPN ships inside the browser; one click in the side panel picks a server and wraps browser traffic in a WireGuard tunnel.
- Midori Center
- One panel holds tab appearance, sidebar, workspaces, keyboard shortcuts and the privacy and VPN toggles.
- No account, no telemetry
- The site says no email or profile is needed and telemetry is off by default on every platform.
- Android edition
- The Android version uses Mozilla's GeckoView and supports web extensions, a download manager and dark theme.
Where it runs
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Midori is made by Astian, Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
44/60
Other browsers it is graded above
Midori's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 44 of the 60 other browsers we grade, and level with 8.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 22 of 60) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Midori has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 61 browsers we grade, cut by the letter each got. Midori’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 22 of 60
- AFree plan and trialAbove 21 of 60
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 60
- BEase of useAbove 28 of 60
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 39 of 60
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 54 browsers. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Midori is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Midori is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.2 is higher than 44 of the 60 other browsers we grade.
What you could make
- Ad and tracker blocking: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A web browser.
- Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
- Apps for Windows, Linux and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. Midori’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Brave, Firefox, LibreWolf, Floorp and Vivaldi
The 5 tools Midori is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.8GPA
Brave
Free plan · from $3.00/mo
Open-source browser that blocks ads and trackers by default.
- Only Brave lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Midori also covers vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
- 3.8GPA
Firefox
Free
Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in.
- Only Firefox lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Firefox is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Midori also covers vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
- 2.8GPA
LibreWolf
Free
Free, privacy-hardened browser built on Firefox.
- Only Midori lists an Android app.
- Only LibreWolf lists a macOS app.
- Midori also covers vPN.
- 3.2GPA
Floorp
Free
Free, open-source Firefox-based browser with workspaces and split view.
- Only Midori lists an Android app.
- Only Floorp lists a macOS app.
- Midori also covers vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
- 3.8GPA
Vivaldi
Free
Customizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader.
- Only Vivaldi lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Midori is open source, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
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Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Midori free?
Yes. Midori is free to use.
How much does Midori cost?
Midori lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Midori work on?
Midori is available on Windows, Linux and Android.
Does Midori have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Midori is listed for Windows, Linux and Android.
Does Midori have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Midori is listed for Windows, Linux and Android.
Is Midori open source?
Yes. Midori is open source, according to its own site.
Who makes Midori?
Midori is made by Astian, Inc.
What are the alternatives to Midori?
The closest alternatives to Midori in our directory are Brave, Firefox, LibreWolf, Floorp and Vivaldi.
How does Midori compare with other browsers?
Midori's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 44 of the 60 other browsers we grade, and level with 8.
Is Midori good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Midori A for value for money. Midori has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Midori?
Midori is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Midori’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Astian, Inc.'s own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Astian, Inc. Prices change, so check astian.org before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Midori, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/midori
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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- Vivaldi Insider's GuideCustomizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader3.8 GPA
Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Midori’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Midori is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Astian, Inc. Prices and plans change: check astian.org before you buy.