Orion
WebKit browser from Kagi that runs Chrome and Firefox extensions
What is Orion?
Orion is a WebKit-based browser from Kagi for Mac, iPhone and iPad, with a Linux version in beta. It runs Safari, Chrome and Firefox extensions, blocks ads and trackers by default and, according to Kagi, sends no telemetry. The browser is free and funded by its users through Orion+, an optional paid membership offered monthly, yearly or as a lifetime license.
Orion has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month, $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax (Orion+). See every plan
Good for
- Apple users who want Chrome and Firefox extensions on a WebKit browser
- People who want built-in ad blocking and no telemetry
- Kagi users who want its search and translation in the browser
Worth knowing
- The Linux version is in beta, and the Windows version is an alpha that has not been released.
- Custom app icons, the browser border and early access to beta builds are reserved for Orion+ members.
- Orion+ billing runs through a Kagi account, although a Kagi Search subscription is not required.
- On-page and offline translation with Kagi Translate requires macOS 26 or later.
Key features
- Safari, Chrome and Firefox extensions
- Orion runs extensions from all three ecosystems, on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac, and keeps a curated gallery of extensions verified to work.
- Ad blocking and zero telemetry
- Ads and trackers are blocked natively by default, and Kagi states that the browser sends, tracks and collects nothing about its users.
- Profiles and containers
- Each profile gets its own browser, icon and Dock emoji to separate work from personal use, and containers keep accounts apart without switching browsers.
- Tree-style tabs and tab previews
- Tabs can sit in a parent-child hierarchy that collapses or closes as a group, be pinned or split into focused windows, and show a visual preview when switching.
- Focus Mode and per-site settings
- Focus Mode hides the whole interface so a site behaves like a web app, and per-site controls toggle the ad blocker, JavaScript, web fonts and permissions.
- Sync and Kagi services
- Bookmarks and passwords sync between Orion on Mac, iPhone and iPad without third-party tools, and Kagi Translate translates pages in place.
Orion pricing
- Starts at
- $5 per month, $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax (Orion+)
- Free plan
- The browser is free for everyone, including extension support, ad and tracker blocking, profiles and sync. Orion+ is an optional membership that funds development.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Orion | $0 | The full browser, with Safari, Chrome and Firefox extension support, built-in ad and tracker blocking, profiles, containers and sync. |
| Orion+ | $5per month, or $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax | Supports development and adds custom app icons, a customizable browser border, a community tag and early access to beta builds. |
Read from orionbrowser.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Orion before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountAbout 17% off Orion+ with yearly billing
Orion+ costs $50 a year, against $60 for twelve months at the $5 monthly price. Sales tax is added to both.
Stated on orionbrowser.com - Lifetime licenseOrion+ lifetime license for $150
Orion+ can be bought once for $150 plus sales tax and kept forever, instead of renewing monthly or yearly.
Stated on orionbrowser.com
How people rate the Orion app
4.0
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars60%
- 4 stars12%
- 3 stars10%
- 2 stars5%
- 1 star12%
1,209 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 5, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
- Kagi Search
- Kagi Translate
- iCloud Passwords
Orion alternatives
- Orion vs Safari
Free
- Orion vs Brave
Free plan · from $3.00/mo
- Orion vs Firefox
Free
- Orion vs Arc
Free
- Orion vs Vivaldi
Free
Common questions
Is Orion free?
Orion has a free plan. The browser is free for everyone, including extension support, ad and tracker blocking, profiles and sync. Orion+ is an optional membership that funds development. Paid plans start at $5 per month, $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax (Orion+).
How much does Orion cost?
Orion lists 2 plans. Orion: $0. Orion+: $5 per month, or $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax. Prices were read from orionbrowser.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Orion work on?
Orion is available on macOS, iOS and Linux.
Does Orion offer any discounts?
Orion publicly lists the following: About 17% off Orion+ with yearly billing; Orion+ lifetime license for $150.
How is Orion rated?
Orion's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1,209 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Orion have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Orion is listed for macOS, iOS and Linux.
Does Orion have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Orion is listed for macOS, iOS and Linux.
Is Orion open source?
Orion is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
What does Orion integrate with?
Orion's listing names Kagi Search, Kagi Translate and iCloud Passwords. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Orion?
Orion is made by Kagi. It dates from 2019.
What are the alternatives to Orion?
The closest alternatives to Orion in our directory are Safari, Brave, Firefox, Arc and Vivaldi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Orion.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.