Chromium alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Chromium: official snapshot builds don't auto-update, and some codecs and features missing compared with Chrome. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Chromium, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Brave currently ranks first.
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Best Chromium alternative for most people
BraveChromium-based with automatic updates and ad blocking.
Best Chromium alternative for a free option
ungoogled-chromiumChromium with remaining Google requests and integrations stripped out.
Best Chromium alternative for Mac
Google ChromeAuto-updates and full codec support, with Google account features.
Best Chromium alternative for Windows
HeliumPrivacy-focused Chromium build with automatic updates and uBlock Origin.
Best Chromium alternative for iPhone and Android
BraveChromium-based with automatic updates and ad blocking.
Chromium alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Chromium?
Brave ranks first right now. Chromium-based with automatic updates and ad blocking. ungoogled-chromium and Google Chrome follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Chromium?
Yes. Brave (open source), ungoogled-chromium (open source), Google Chrome (free) and Thorium (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Chromium?
Yes: Brave, ungoogled-chromium, Thorium and Helium.
Which Chromium alternatives work on Linux?
Brave, ungoogled-chromium, Google Chrome, Thorium and Helium run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Chromium?
The complaints we hear most: official snapshot builds don't auto-update; some codecs and features missing compared with Chrome; still sends some requests to Google services.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Chromium, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.