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Orion alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Orion: apple platforms only for now, and some extensions don't work fully. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Orion, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Safari currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Safari logoSafariFreeNomacOS, iOS3 of 366.5
2DuckDuckGo Browser logoDuckDuckGo BrowserFreeNoWindows, macOS, iOS +14 of 462.6
3Firefox logoFirefoxOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 559.6
4Brave logoBraveOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 557.2
  1. Safari logo

    1. SafariTop pick

    Best for: Apple users who value battery life, privacy and tight iCloud integration

    FreemacOS, iOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Orion

    Apple's built-in WebKit browser with tight iCloud integration.

    Pros

    • Very efficient on battery
    • Strong tracking prevention by default
    • Deep integration with iCloud, passkeys and Apple devices

    Cons

    • Only available on Apple platforms
    • Smaller extension catalogue, many paid
    • Some web features arrive later than in Chromium
    Visit Safari Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Safari a good Orion alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Tracking protection
    Intelligent Tracking Prevention
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Battery life
    Optimised for battery life
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Apple devices only
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. DuckDuckGo Browser logo

    2. DuckDuckGo Browser

    Best for: People who want strong privacy defaults with zero setup

    FreeWindows, macOS, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Orion

    Privacy browser on Mac and iPhone with zero setup.

    Pros

    • Blocks trackers, most ads and cookie pop-ups by default
    • One-tap Fire Button clears browsing data
    • Ad-free YouTube playback via Duck Player

    Cons

    • Very limited extension support
    • No Linux version
    • Fewer power-user features than mainstream browsers
    Visit DuckDuckGo Browser 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 DuckDuckGo Browser a good Orion alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Platforms
    Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026duckduckgo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Tracker blocking
    Blocks third-party trackers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026duckduckgo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    YouTube
    Watch without ads
    Checked Oct 25, 2026duckduckgo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Apple apps licence
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Firefox logo

    3. 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 Orion

    Cross-platform, independent engine and a large extension catalogue.

    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 Orion 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)
  4. Brave logo

    4. Brave

    Best for: People who want Chrome compatibility with ads and trackers blocked by default

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Orion

    Cross-platform ad blocking with Chrome extension support.

    Pros

    • Strong ad and tracker blocking without extensions
    • Runs Chrome extensions
    • Free AI assistant with no account needed

    Cons

    • Crypto wallet and rewards features feel out of place to many
    • Some Brave services are upsold in the interface
    • Still depends on Google's Chromium engine
    Visit Brave 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 Brave a good Orion alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Ad blocking
    Built in (Shields)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Engine
    Chromium
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant
    Leo, free with a premium tier
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop platforms
    Linux, macOS, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)

Discontinued alternatives

  • Arc is no longer available.

The best Orion alternative for…

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

Safari logo

Best Orion alternative for most people

Safari

Apple's built-in WebKit browser with tight iCloud integration.

DuckDuckGo Browser logo

Best Orion alternative for a free option

DuckDuckGo Browser

Privacy browser on Mac and iPhone with zero setup.

Firefox logo

Best Orion alternative for open source

Firefox

Cross-platform, independent engine and a large extension catalogue.

Brave logo

Best Orion alternative for Mac

Brave

Cross-platform ad blocking with Chrome extension support.

DuckDuckGo Browser logo

Best Orion alternative for Windows

DuckDuckGo Browser

Privacy browser on Mac and iPhone with zero setup.

Firefox logo

Best Orion alternative for Linux

Firefox

Cross-platform, independent engine and a large extension catalogue.

DuckDuckGo Browser logo

Best Orion alternative for iPhone and Android

DuckDuckGo Browser

Privacy browser on Mac and iPhone with zero setup.

Orion alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Orion?

Safari ranks first right now. Apple's built-in WebKit browser with tight iCloud integration. DuckDuckGo Browser and Firefox follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Orion?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Orion?

Yes: Firefox and Brave.

Which Orion alternatives work on Linux?

Firefox and Brave run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Orion?

The complaints we hear most: apple platforms only for now; some extensions don't work fully; smaller team, so bugs can linger.

How is this list ranked?

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