Thorium alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Thorium: often several Chromium versions behind, and security fixes arrive later than in Chrome. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Thorium, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Chromium currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Thorium alternative for most people
ChromiumUp-to-date upstream builds with faster security fixes.
Best Thorium alternative for open source
HeliumPrivacy-focused Chromium build with automatic updates.
Best Thorium alternative for iPhone and Android
BraveChromium-based with prompt updates and ad blocking.
Thorium alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Thorium?
Chromium ranks first right now. Up-to-date upstream builds with faster security fixes. Brave and Helium follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Thorium?
Yes. Chromium (open source), Brave (open source), Helium (open source) and Google Chrome (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Thorium?
Yes: Chromium, Brave and Helium.
Which Thorium alternatives work on Linux?
Chromium, Brave, Helium and Google Chrome run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Thorium?
The complaints we hear most: often several Chromium versions behind; security fixes arrive later than in Chrome; multiple CPU-specific builds to choose from.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Thorium, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.