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ungoogled-chromium alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave ungoogled-chromium: no sync and awkward extension installs, and updates usually manual or via package manager. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ungoogled-chromium, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Brave currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Brave logoBraveOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 577.6
2Cromite logoCromiteOpen sourceYesAndroid, Windows, Linux3 of 357.2
  1. Brave logo

    1. BraveTop pick

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

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    77.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from ungoogled-chromium

    Chromium with privacy defaults, sync and automatic updates.

    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 ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Brave a good ungoogled-chromium 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)
  2. Cromite logo

    2. Cromite

    Best for: Privacy-minded Android users who want Chromium with ad blocking built in

    Open sourceAndroid, Windows, Linux

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from ungoogled-chromium

    Privacy-patched Chromium with ad blocking, including on Android.

    Pros

    • Built-in ad blocker on Android
    • Extensive privacy and anti-fingerprinting patches
    • Free and open source

    Cons

    • Not in the Play Store; manual or F-Droid repo updates
    • No sync
    • Small maintainer team
    Visit Cromite 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 Cromite a good ungoogled-chromium alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Licence
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Origin
    Fork of Bromite
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Project status
    Active
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best ungoogled-chromium alternative for…

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

Brave logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for most people

Brave

Chromium with privacy defaults, sync and automatic updates.

Helium logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for a free option

Helium

Built on ungoogled-chromium with auto-updates and uBlock Origin.

Chromium logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for open source

Chromium

The unmodified upstream project, packaged by most Linux distributions.

LibreWolf logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for Mac

LibreWolf

Hardened, no-telemetry browser on the Firefox engine instead.

Cromite logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for Windows

Cromite

Privacy-patched Chromium with ad blocking, including on Android.

Brave logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for Linux

Brave

Chromium with privacy defaults, sync and automatic updates.

Brave logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for iPhone and Android

Brave

Chromium with privacy defaults, sync and automatic updates.

ungoogled-chromium alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to ungoogled-chromium?

Brave ranks first right now. Chromium with privacy defaults, sync and automatic updates. Helium and Chromium follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to ungoogled-chromium?

Yes. Brave (open source), Helium (open source), Chromium (open source) and Cromite (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to ungoogled-chromium?

Yes: Brave, Helium, Chromium and Cromite, plus 1 more in the list above.

Which ungoogled-chromium alternatives work on Linux?

Brave, Helium, Chromium, Cromite and LibreWolf run on Linux.

Why do people switch from ungoogled-chromium?

The complaints we hear most: no sync and awkward extension installs; updates usually manual or via package manager; builds come from community contributors.

How is this list ranked?

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