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Samsung Internet alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Samsung Internet: android only, and chromium version can trail Chrome. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Samsung Internet, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Chrome currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Google Chrome logoGoogle ChromeFreeNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 466.5
2Firefox logoFirefoxOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 562.6
3Brave logoBraveOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 559.6
4Vivaldi logoVivaldiFreeNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 457.2
  1. Google Chrome logo

    1. Google ChromeTop pick

    Best for: People who use Google services heavily and want the best site compatibility

    FreeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Samsung Internet

    Syncs with Chrome on desktop and is updated first with new Chromium releases.

    Pros

    • Best compatibility, since sites are built and tested for it first
    • Largest extension catalogue
    • Seamless sync across devices with a Google account

    Cons

    • Collects more usage data than privacy-focused browsers
    • Newer extension rules limit some ad blockers
    • Can use a lot of memory with many tabs
    Visit Google Chrome 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 Google Chrome a good Samsung Internet alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Password manager
    Google Password Manager built in
    Checked Oct 25, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant
    Gemini in Chrome
    Checked Oct 25, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Download page lists
    Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum Windows
    Windows 10 or later
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Samsung Internet

    Full extension support on Android, including uBlock Origin.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Firefox a good Samsung Internet 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. Brave logo

    3. Brave

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

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Samsung Internet

    Built-in ad blocking on Android without add-ons.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Brave a good Samsung Internet 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)
  4. Vivaldi logo

    4. Vivaldi

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

    FreeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Samsung Internet

    Customisable Android browser with built-in ad blocking and desktop sync.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Vivaldi a good Samsung Internet 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)

The best Samsung Internet alternative for…

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

Google Chrome logo

Best Samsung Internet alternative for most people

Google Chrome

Syncs with Chrome on desktop and is updated first with new Chromium releases.

Firefox logo

Best Samsung Internet alternative for a free option

Firefox

Full extension support on Android, including uBlock Origin.

Brave logo

Best Samsung Internet alternative for open source

Brave

Built-in ad blocking on Android without add-ons.

Vivaldi logo

Best Samsung Internet alternative for Mac

Vivaldi

Customisable Android browser with built-in ad blocking and desktop sync.

Cromite logo

Best Samsung Internet alternative for Windows

Cromite

Privacy-patched Chromium for Android with ad blocking built in.

Google Chrome logo

Best Samsung Internet alternative for Linux

Google Chrome

Syncs with Chrome on desktop and is updated first with new Chromium releases.

Google Chrome logo

Best Samsung Internet alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Chrome

Syncs with Chrome on desktop and is updated first with new Chromium releases.

Samsung Internet alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Samsung Internet?

Google Chrome ranks first right now. Syncs with Chrome on desktop and is updated first with new Chromium releases. Firefox and Brave follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Samsung Internet?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Samsung Internet?

Yes: Firefox, Brave and Cromite.

Which Samsung Internet alternatives work on Linux?

Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Vivaldi and Cromite run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Samsung Internet?

The complaints we hear most: android only; chromium version can trail Chrome; sync tied to a Samsung account.

How is this list ranked?

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