Falkon alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Falkon: own plugin system instead of browser extensions, and slow pace of development. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Falkon, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GNOME Web currently ranks first.
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Best Falkon alternative for most people
GNOME WebGNOME's equivalent lightweight desktop browser on WebKit.
Best Falkon alternative for a free option
qutebrowserAlso QtWebEngine-based, but keyboard-driven and scriptable.
Best Falkon alternative for open source
FirefoxFull extension support and broader compatibility on Linux.
Best Falkon alternative for Windows
qutebrowserAlso QtWebEngine-based, but keyboard-driven and scriptable.
Best Falkon alternative for iPhone and Android
FirefoxFull extension support and broader compatibility on Linux.
Falkon alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Falkon?
GNOME Web ranks first right now. GNOME's equivalent lightweight desktop browser on WebKit. qutebrowser and Firefox follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Falkon?
Yes. GNOME Web (open source), qutebrowser (open source), Firefox (open source) and Min (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Falkon?
Yes: GNOME Web, qutebrowser, Firefox and Min.
Which Falkon alternatives work on Linux?
GNOME Web, qutebrowser, Firefox and Min run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Falkon?
The complaints we hear most: own plugin system instead of browser extensions; slow pace of development; engine version depends on system Qt.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Falkon, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.