Tor Browser alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Tor Browser: much slower than normal browsing, and many sites show CAPTCHAs or block Tor. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Tor Browser, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Mullvad Browser currently ranks first.
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Best Tor Browser alternative for most people
Mullvad BrowserSame anti-fingerprinting design without the slow Tor network, for use with a VPN.
Best Tor Browser alternative for a free option
LibreWolfHardened Firefox for everyday privacy at normal speeds.
Best Tor Browser alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
PsiphonCensorship circumvention focused on access rather than anonymity.
Best Tor Browser alternative for open source
BraveOffers private windows that route through Tor, alongside normal browsing.
Best Tor Browser alternative for Mac
Mullvad VPNA privacy VPN hides your IP for all apps with much better speed.
Best Tor Browser alternative for Windows
Mullvad BrowserSame anti-fingerprinting design without the slow Tor network, for use with a VPN.
Best Tor Browser alternative for Linux
Mullvad BrowserSame anti-fingerprinting design without the slow Tor network, for use with a VPN.
Best Tor Browser alternative for iPhone and Android
BraveOffers private windows that route through Tor, alongside normal browsing.
Tor Browser alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Tor Browser?
Mullvad Browser ranks first right now. Same anti-fingerprinting design without the slow Tor network, for use with a VPN. LibreWolf and Brave follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Tor Browser?
Yes. Mullvad Browser (open source), LibreWolf (open source), Brave (open source) and Psiphon (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Tor Browser?
Yes: Mullvad Browser, LibreWolf, Brave and Mullvad VPN.
Which Tor Browser alternatives work on Linux?
Mullvad Browser, LibreWolf, Brave and Mullvad VPN run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Tor Browser?
The complaints we hear most: much slower than normal browsing; many sites show CAPTCHAs or block Tor; no iOS version from the Tor Project.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Tor Browser, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.