The Min Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Min 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.
Min
The Insider’s Guide
Free, open-source minimal browser with tasks and history search
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among browsers, read from Min’s own pages.
Made by Min open-source project · checked Nov 12, 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 Min’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Min’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.2
GPA, above 12 of the 25 other browsers we grade
Min is a free, open-source browser written in JavaScript under the Apache-2.0 license. It uses compact tabs that fade when unused, a Focus Mode that hides other tabs, Tasks for grouping tabs, and full-text search of pages you have visited, stored on your device. It blocks most ads and trackers by default. Release files exist for Windows, macOS and Linux.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Min, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It's desktop only, and as a small open-source project it has no paid support.
- 1
Best for a plain browser with tasks and history search
Min is a free, open-source browser with compact tabs, tasks that group tabs, full-text history search and ad blocking on by default.
- 2
It is free
Min has no paid plan at all. Min is free, open-source software with no paid tier.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Windows, macOS and Linux.
- 4
Compact tabs and Focus Mode
Tabs take little space, pages you have not looked at in a while fade out, and Focus Mode hides the other tabs.
- 5
Tasks
Tasks group and organize tabs, with keyboard shortcuts to switch between them, and tasks collapse automatically when unused.
- 6
Full-text history search
You can search the full text of every page you have visited, and the site says this happens on your device.
- 7
A 3.2 GPA, above 12 of 25
That is against the other browsers we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Min is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Min at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux
- Made by
- Min open-source project
- Category
- Browsers
- Our grade
- 3.2 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for a plain browser with tasks and history search
Min is a free, open-source browser with compact tabs, tasks that group tabs, full-text history search and ad blocking on by default. It's desktop only, and as a small open-source project it has no paid support.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free open-source software with no paid tier, and a program anyone can download and run. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The whole browser is free, with ad and tracker blocking already on. |
| Features | B | Tabs, tasks, Focus Mode, bookmark tags and full-text history search cover the browser's job, with nothing in the listing showing a gap. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record. You install it and use it, with keyboard shortcuts to learn if you want them. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Windows, Mac and Linux only. The release files cover no mobile versions. |
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 Min is for
- Fits if you keep lots of tabs open and want them grouped into tasks
- Works for people who want to search the text of pages they've visited
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want it on your phone, as there are no mobile versions
- Tight if you want paid help when something breaks, since it's a small open-source project with no paid support
- Watch out: the releases are separate files for each system, such as Windows installers, Debian and RPM packages and macOS zips
Good to know
Good for
- People who want a light, uncluttered browser
- Those who keep many tabs and want them grouped into tasks
- Open-source users on Windows, macOS or Linux
Worth knowing
- There are no mobile versions; the release files cover Windows, macOS and Linux.
- It is a small open-source project, so there is no paid support.
- The release list names Windows installers, Debian and RPM packages, and macOS zip files rather than a single installer per system.
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
Min is free to use.
Free open-source software with no paid tier, and a program anyone can download and run.
Free
$0
The full browser, with ad and tracker blocking on by default.
The free plan
Min is free, open-source software with no paid tier.
Read from minbrowser.org on Nov 12, 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: macOS, Windows and Linux
Free, open-source minimal browser with tasks and history search. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, keyboard-first, web browser, ad and tracker blocking.
Tabs, tasks, Focus Mode, bookmark tags and full-text history search cover the browser's job, with nothing in the listing showing a gap.
- Compact tabs and Focus Mode
- Tabs take little space, pages you have not looked at in a while fade out, and Focus Mode hides the other tabs.
- Tasks
- Tasks group and organize tabs, with keyboard shortcuts to switch between them, and tasks collapse automatically when unused.
- Full-text history search
- You can search the full text of every page you have visited, and the site says this happens on your device.
- Bookmark tags
- Bookmarks are organized with tags, and Min suggests similar pages based on what you have bookmarked.
- Ad and tracker blocking
- Most ads and trackers are blocked automatically, and the site says it does not share browsing history.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Min is made by Min open-source project.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
12/25
Other browsers it is graded above
Min's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 12 of the 25 other browsers we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 10 of 25) and worst on platforms and integrations (C, above 1).
Min 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 26 browsers we grade, cut by the letter each got. Min’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 10 of 25
- AFree plan and trialAbove 8 of 25
- BFeaturesAbove 14 of 25
- BEase of useAbove 8 of 25
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 of 25
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 24 browsers. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Min 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
Min is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
What you could make
- Ad and tracker blocking: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A web browser.
- Apps for macOS, Windows and Linux that stay in step with each other.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Min’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
Firefox, Vivaldi, Zen Browser and Brave
The 4 tools Min is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.8GPA
Firefox
Free
Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in.
- Only Firefox lists Android and iOS apps.
- Firefox is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Min also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 3.8GPA
Vivaldi
Free
Customizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader.
- Only Vivaldi lists Android and iOS apps.
- Min is open source, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 2.8GPA
Zen Browser
Free
Free, open-source desktop browser built around vertical tabs.
- Min also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- 3.8GPA
Brave
Free plan · from $3.00/mo
Open-source browser that blocks ads and trackers by default.
- Only Brave lists Android and iOS apps.
- Min also covers ad and tracker blocking.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
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 Min free?
Yes. Min is free to use.
How much does Min cost?
Min lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Min work on?
Min is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does Min have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Min is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does Min have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Min is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Is Min open source?
Yes. Min is open source, according to its own site.
Who makes Min?
Min is made by Min open-source project.
What are the alternatives to Min?
The closest alternatives to Min in our directory are Firefox, Vivaldi, Zen Browser and Brave.
How does Min compare with other browsers?
Min's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 12 of the 25 other browsers we grade, and level with 5.
Is Min good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Min A for value for money. Min has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Min?
Min 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 Min’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Min's own pages on 12 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 Min open-source project. Prices change, so check minbrowser.org before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
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.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Min, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/min-browser
- 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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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Min’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. Min is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Min open-source project. Prices and plans change: check minbrowser.org before you buy.