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Floorp alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Floorp: smaller project than Firefox, and no stable mobile app yet. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Floorp, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zen Browser currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Vivaldi logoVivaldiFreeNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 462.6
2Firefox logoFirefoxOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 559.6
3Waterfox logoWaterfoxOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +13 of 357.2
  1. Vivaldi logo

    1. VivaldiTop pick

    Best for: Power users who want deep customisation and built-in mail, calendar and feeds

    FreeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Floorp

    The most customisable Chromium browser, with mail and calendar built in.

    Pros

    • Tab stacking, tiling and vertical tabs built in
    • Mail, calendar, feed reader and ad blocker included
    • Independent company with no ad-tracking business

    Cons

    • Many options can overwhelm
    • Interface can feel slower than plain Chromium
    • Not fully open source
    Visit Vivaldi Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Vivaldi a good Floorp alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Ad and tracker blocking
    Built in
    Checked Oct 25, 2026vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business model
    No tracking, independent
    Checked Oct 25, 2026vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    Not under one open-source licence
    Checked Oct 25, 2026help.vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Built-in ad blocker
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Firefox logo

    2. Firefox

    Best for: People who want a mainstream, independent browser with strong privacy and ad-blocker support

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Floorp

    Faster access to new web features and mobile apps.

    Pros

    • Independent Gecko engine
    • Full support for advanced ad blockers
    • Strong tracking protection by default

    Cons

    • Some sites are tested less and occasionally break
    • Smaller extension catalogue than Chrome
    • No longer supports Windows 8.1 and older
    Visit Firefox Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Firefox a good Floorp alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Positioning
    Independent browser
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Extensions
    30,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PDF editing
    Built in
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum Windows
    Windows 10 (8.1 and older need ESR)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Waterfox logo

    3. Waterfox

    Best for: Firefox users who want privacy defaults and extra customisation without breakage

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Floorp

    Firefox-based with privacy defaults and built-in ad blocking.

    Pros

    • Built-in ad blocking and tracking protection
    • Supports Firefox extensions and themes
    • Gentler defaults than heavily hardened forks

    Cons

    • Updates lag behind Firefox
    • Less hardening than LibreWolf
    • Small team behind it
    Visit Waterfox Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Waterfox a good Floorp alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes, free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026waterfox.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Ad blocking
    Built in
    Checked Oct 25, 2026waterfox.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Android, Linux, macOS, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026waterfox.net(opens source in a new tab)

The best Floorp alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Zen Browser logo

Best Floorp alternative for most people

Zen Browser

Firefox-based with a cleaner Arc-style sidebar and workspaces.

Vivaldi logo

Best Floorp alternative for a free option

Vivaldi

The most customisable Chromium browser, with mail and calendar built in.

Firefox logo

Best Floorp alternative for open source

Firefox

Faster access to new web features and mobile apps.

Waterfox logo

Best Floorp alternative for Mac

Waterfox

Firefox-based with privacy defaults and built-in ad blocking.

LibreWolf logo

Best Floorp alternative for Windows

LibreWolf

Firefox with privacy hardening rather than extra features.

Zen Browser logo

Best Floorp alternative for Linux

Zen Browser

Firefox-based with a cleaner Arc-style sidebar and workspaces.

Vivaldi logo

Best Floorp alternative for iPhone and Android

Vivaldi

The most customisable Chromium browser, with mail and calendar built in.

Floorp alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Floorp?

Zen Browser ranks first right now. Firefox-based with a cleaner Arc-style sidebar and workspaces. Vivaldi and Firefox follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Floorp?

Yes. Zen Browser (open source), Vivaldi (free), Firefox (open source) and Waterfox (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Floorp?

Yes: Zen Browser, Firefox, Waterfox and LibreWolf.

Which Floorp alternatives work on Linux?

Zen Browser, Vivaldi, Firefox, Waterfox and LibreWolf run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Floorp?

The complaints we hear most: smaller project than Firefox; no stable mobile app yet; many options to learn.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Floorp, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.