Helium alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Helium: still in beta, and no sync or mobile app. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Helium, 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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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Helium alternative for most people
BraveMore mature privacy Chromium browser with sync and mobile apps.
Best Helium alternative for a free option
ungoogled-chromiumThe base Helium builds on, without auto-updates or bundled blocker.
Best Helium alternative for open source
LibreWolfSame no-telemetry, uBlock-included idea on Firefox's engine.
Best Helium alternative for Windows
CromitePrivacy-patched Chromium with ad blocking, including on Android.
Best Helium alternative for Linux
BraveMore mature privacy Chromium browser with sync and mobile apps.
Best Helium alternative for iPhone and Android
BraveMore mature privacy Chromium browser with sync and mobile apps.
Helium alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Helium?
Brave ranks first right now. More mature privacy Chromium browser with sync and mobile apps. ungoogled-chromium and LibreWolf follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Helium?
Yes. Brave (open source), ungoogled-chromium (open source), LibreWolf (open source) 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 Helium?
Yes: Brave, ungoogled-chromium, LibreWolf and Thorium, plus 1 more in the list above.
Which Helium alternatives work on Linux?
Brave, ungoogled-chromium, LibreWolf, Thorium and Cromite run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Helium?
The complaints we hear most: still in beta; no sync or mobile app; small, young project.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Helium, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.