The Nyxt Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Nyxt 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.
Nyxt
The Insider’s Guide
Keyboard-first browser customized in Common Lisp
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among browsers, read from Nyxt’s own pages.
Made by Atlas Engineer · 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 Nyxt’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Nyxt’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
2.6
GPA, above 20 of the 60 other browsers we grade
Nyxt describes itself as the hacker's browser, built around keyboard navigation, fuzzy command search and tab management. Every class, method and function can be overwritten, so users can change its behavior in Lisp. It is available for macOS, Linux and BSD, with Windows only through WSL for now.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Nyxt, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Windows is not officially supported and runs through WSL, and only a subset of the Web Extensions API works.
- 1
Best for a keyboard-first browser you can reprogram
Nyxt is a keyboard-driven browser where every class, method and function can be rewritten in Lisp.
- 2
It is free
Nyxt has no paid plan at all. Downloads are offered without a listed price, and the source is on GitHub.
- 3
It runs on 2 platforms
macOS and Linux.
- 4
Link hinting and jump headings
Follow links from the keyboard and jump to page headings by fuzzy search.
- 5
Tab search and multi-tab actions
Fuzzy-search open tabs, search across several tabs at once and run commands on selected groups of tabs.
- 6
Fully customizable
Every class, method and function can be overwritten and reconfigured, and any variable can be inspected at runtime.
- 7
A 2.6 GPA, above 20 of 60
That is against the other browsers we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Nyxt is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Nyxt at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Linux
- Made by
- Atlas Engineer
- Category
- Browsers
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for a keyboard-first browser you can reprogram
Nyxt is a keyboard-driven browser where every class, method and function can be rewritten in Lisp. Windows is not officially supported and runs through WSL, and only a subset of the Web Extensions API works.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free, with no price listed on the download page and the source on GitHub, so under 60% of this category's cheapest quarter. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The whole browser downloads with no listed price or paid plan. |
| Features | C | Link hinting, tab search, an ad blocker and two web engines, but only a subset of the Web Extensions API is supported. |
| Ease of use | D | No rating on record. It is built for keyboard use and customization in Lisp, which is a steep curve for most people. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Linux and macOS, with Windows only through WSL for now. Desktop only, no phone version. |
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 Nyxt is for
- Fits if you want to change your browser's behavior in Lisp
- Makes sense if you work from the keyboard with fuzzy command search
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a point-and-click browser
- Not for you if you run Windows: it is not officially supported, only via WSL
- Watch out: only a subset of the Web Extensions API is supported
- Tight if you want a settled product: the GitHub page says it is under active development
Good to know
Good for
- Keyboard-focused users and tinkerers who write Lisp
- People who want to reshape browser behavior
- Researchers juggling many tabs
Worth knowing
- Windows is not officially supported; it runs through WSL on Windows 10 and 11 while an official port is in development.
- Only a subset of the Web Extensions API is supported.
- The GitHub page says the project is under active development.
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
Nyxt is free to use.
The whole browser downloads with no listed price or paid plan.
Free
$0
The full browser; the download page lists no price.
The free plan
Downloads are offered without a listed price, and the source is on GitHub.
Read from nyxt.atlas.engineer on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and Linux
Keyboard-first browser customized in Common Lisp. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: keyboard-first, bookmarks, web browser, ad and tracker blocking.
Link hinting, tab search, an ad blocker and two web engines, but only a subset of the Web Extensions API is supported.
- Link hinting and jump headings
- Follow links from the keyboard and jump to page headings by fuzzy search.
- Tab search and multi-tab actions
- Fuzzy-search open tabs, search across several tabs at once and run commands on selected groups of tabs.
- Fully customizable
- Every class, method and function can be overwritten and reconfigured, and any variable can be inspected at runtime.
- Built-in ad blocker
- Ships with an ad blocker that uses uBlock Origin rules, plus vi bindings and a subset of the Web Extensions API.
- Two web engines
- Works with WebKit and WebEngine through a minimal engine interface.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Linux
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Nyxt is made by Atlas Engineer.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
20/60
Other browsers it is graded above
Nyxt's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 20 of the 60 other browsers we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 22 of 60) and worst on ease of use (D, above 0).
Nyxt has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 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. Nyxt’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 22 of 60
- AFree plan and trialAbove 21 of 60
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 60
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 60
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 4 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. Nyxt 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
Nyxt 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 and bookmarks: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A web browser.
- A real app for macOS and Linux. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Nyxt’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
Qutebrowser, Min, Falkon, Firefox and Otter Browser
The 5 tools Nyxt is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Qutebrowser
Free
Keyboard-driven browser with a minimal interface.
- Only Qutebrowser lists a Windows app.
- Qutebrowser is open source, according to its own site.
- Nyxt also covers bookmarks.
- 3.2GPA
Min
Free
Free, open-source minimal browser with tasks and history search.
- Only Min lists a Windows app.
- Min is open source, according to its own site.
- Nyxt also covers bookmarks.
- 2.8GPA
Falkon
Free
Lightweight KDE web browser with a built-in ad blocker.
- Only Nyxt lists a macOS app.
- Falkon is open source, according to its own site.
- Nyxt also covers bookmarks.
- 3.8GPA
Firefox
Free
Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in.
- Only Firefox lists Windows, Android and iOS apps.
- Firefox is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Nyxt also covers bookmarks and ad and tracker blocking.
- 3.0GPA
Otter Browser
Free
Open-source Qt browser that revives the classic Opera 12 interface.
- Only Nyxt lists a macOS app.
- Only Otter Browser lists a Windows app.
- Otter Browser is open source, according to its own site.
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 Nyxt free?
Yes. Nyxt is free to use.
How much does Nyxt cost?
Nyxt lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Nyxt work on?
Nyxt is available on macOS and Linux.
Does Nyxt have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Nyxt is listed for macOS and Linux.
Does Nyxt have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Nyxt is listed for macOS and Linux.
Is Nyxt open source?
Nyxt is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Nyxt?
Nyxt is made by Atlas Engineer.
What are the alternatives to Nyxt?
The closest alternatives to Nyxt in our directory are Qutebrowser, Min, Falkon, Firefox and Otter Browser.
How does Nyxt compare with other browsers?
Nyxt's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 20 of the 60 other browsers we grade, and level with 2.
Is Nyxt good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Nyxt A for value for money. Nyxt has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Nyxt?
Nyxt 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 Nyxt’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 Atlas Engineer'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 Atlas Engineer. Prices change, so check nyxt.atlas.engineer 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
- Nyxt, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/nyxt
- 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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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Nyxt’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. Nyxt is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Atlas Engineer. Prices and plans change: check nyxt.atlas.engineer before you buy.