The Yandex Browser Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Yandex Browser 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.
Yandex Browser
The Insider’s Guide
Free browser from Yandex with phishing warnings and neural translation
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among browsers, read from Yandex Browser’s own pages.
Made by Yandex · 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 Yandex Browser’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Yandex Browser’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
3.0
GPA, above 34 of the 60 other browsers we grade
Yandex Browser is a free browser made by Yandex for Windows, macOS and Linux, with a separate mobile version. The site highlights phishing-site warnings, import of data and settings from other browsers, and neural-network translation and summaries of web pages and videos. Usage statistics are sent only if the user opts in.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Yandex Browser, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Its speed and phishing figures come from studies the site cites, and the mobile page does not say which phones it runs on.
- 1
Best for a free desktop browser with phishing warnings
Yandex Browser is a free browser for Windows, macOS and Linux with phishing warnings and translation.
- 2
It is free
Yandex Browser has no paid plan at all. The download page lists no price or paid plan for the browser.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Windows, macOS and Linux.
- 4
Phishing warnings
The site says neural networks were trained to recognize phishing sites and the browser warns you on arrival. It cites a Softline study for its detection claim.
- 5
Data import from other browsers
It transfers your data and settings from another browser on first run, so the setup looks like the one you used before.
- 6
Neural translation and summaries
The mobile page says the browser translates and summarizes videos and web pages.
- 7
A 3.0 GPA, above 34 of 60
That is against the other browsers we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Yandex Browser is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Yandex Browser at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux
- Made by
- Yandex
- Category
- Browsers
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for a free desktop browser with phishing warnings
Yandex Browser is a free browser for Windows, macOS and Linux with phishing warnings and translation. Its speed and phishing figures come from studies the site cites, and the mobile page does not say which phones it runs on.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free, with no price or paid plan on the download page, so there is nothing to compare against the category's $7 to $20 a month. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The desktop browser downloads with no paid plan listed, and there is no cap to reach. |
| Features | C | Phishing warnings, data import from other browsers and translation, but the speed and phishing claims rest on third-party studies the site cites. |
| Ease of use | B | No rating on record. You install it and it copies your data and settings from your old browser on first run. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Windows, macOS and Linux downloads. The mobile page names no phone systems, so a phone cannot be counted. |
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 Yandex Browser is for
- Fits if you want a no-cost desktop browser that imports your old browser's settings
- Makes sense if phishing warnings matter more to you than a long extension list
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you need to know which phones the mobile version supports, because the English mobile page does not say
- Not for you if you only trust measured speed: the site's figures come from studies it cites
- Watch out: the download page has a box to send usage statistics to Yandex, unticked unless you tick it
- Tight if you care about whose privacy policy governs your data: the browser is run by Yandex
Good to know
Good for
- Windows users who want to switch browsers and bring their settings along
- People who want built-in page translation and summaries
- Linux users who prefer DEB or RPM packages
Worth knowing
- The download page has a checkbox to send browser usage statistics to Yandex, which is off unless ticked.
- The English site names Windows and Linux downloads; the mobile page does not state which phone systems it supports.
- Speed and phishing-detection figures on the site come from third-party studies the site cites.
- The site is run by Yandex, whose privacy policy governs the data the browser handles.
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
Yandex Browser is free to use.
The desktop browser downloads with no paid plan listed, and there is no cap to reach.
Free
$0
The desktop browser downloads with no price or paid plan listed on the site.
The free plan
The download page lists no price or paid plan for the browser.
Read from browser.yandex.com 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: macOS, Windows and Linux
Free browser from Yandex with phishing warnings and neural translation. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, web browser.
The mobile page names no phone systems, so a phone cannot be counted.
- Phishing warnings
- The site says neural networks were trained to recognize phishing sites and the browser warns you on arrival. It cites a Softline study for its detection claim.
- Data import from other browsers
- It transfers your data and settings from another browser on first run, so the setup looks like the one you used before.
- Neural translation and summaries
- The mobile page says the browser translates and summarizes videos and web pages.
- Cloud sync on mobile
- The mobile page says passwords, tabs and tab groups are saved in the cloud and available on other devices.
- Desktop downloads
- Windows installers come in 32-bit and 64-bit versions; Linux packages come as DEB and RPM files.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Yandex Browser is made by Yandex.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
34/60
Other browsers it is graded above
Yandex Browser's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 34 of the 60 other browsers we grade, and level with 9.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 22 of 60) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Yandex Browser has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 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. Yandex Browser’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
- 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. Yandex Browser 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
Yandex Browser is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
What you could not
- A web browser.
- Apps for macOS, Windows and Linux that stay in step with each other.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Yandex Browser’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
Google Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi and Firefox
The 5 tools Yandex Browser is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.6GPA
Google Chrome
Free
Google's free browser for desktop and mobile, with Gemini built in.
- Only Google Chrome lists iOS and Android apps.
- Google Chrome also covers password manager and passkeys.
- 3.6GPA
Opera
Free plan · from $4/mo
Browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN and sidebar messengers.
- Only Opera lists Android and iOS apps.
- Opera also covers screenshots.
- 3.6GPA
Microsoft Edge
Free
Microsoft's browser with the Copilot assistant built in.
- Only Microsoft Edge lists iOS and Android apps.
- Microsoft Edge also covers password manager and passkeys.
- 3.8GPA
Vivaldi
Free
Customizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader.
- Only Vivaldi lists Android and iOS apps.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
- 3.8GPA
Firefox
Free
Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in.
- Only Firefox lists Android and iOS apps.
- Firefox is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Firefox also covers password manager.
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 Yandex Browser free?
Yes. Yandex Browser is free to use.
How much does Yandex Browser cost?
Yandex Browser lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Yandex Browser work on?
Yandex Browser is available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does Yandex Browser have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Yandex Browser is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does Yandex Browser have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Yandex Browser is listed for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Is Yandex Browser open source?
Yandex Browser is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Yandex Browser?
Yandex Browser is made by Yandex.
What are the alternatives to Yandex Browser?
The closest alternatives to Yandex Browser in our directory are Google Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi and Firefox.
How does Yandex Browser compare with other browsers?
Yandex Browser's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 34 of the 60 other browsers we grade, and level with 9.
Is Yandex Browser good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Yandex Browser A for value for money. Yandex Browser has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Yandex Browser?
Yandex Browser 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 Yandex Browser’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 Yandex'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 Yandex. Prices change, so check browser.yandex.com 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
- Yandex Browser, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/yandex-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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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Yandex Browser’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. Yandex Browser is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Yandex. Prices and plans change: check browser.yandex.com before you buy.