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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. Helium currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Helium logoHeliumOpen sourceYesmacOS, Windows, Linux5 of 566.5
2Brave logoBraveOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 562.6
3Chromium logoChromiumOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux3 of 359.6
4LibreWolf logoLibreWolfOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 455.3
  1. Helium logo

    1. HeliumTop pick

    Best for: People who want a clean, private Chromium browser without Brave's extras

    Open sourcemacOS, Windows, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from ungoogled-chromium

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

    Pros

    • uBlock Origin built in
    • No telemetry or sponsored content
    • Supports all Chrome extensions with auto-updates

    Cons

    • Still in beta
    • No sync or mobile app
    • Small, young project
    Visit Helium 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 Helium a good ungoogled-chromium alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Open source
    Yes, all components
    Checked Oct 25, 2026helium.computer(opens source in a new tab)
    Extensions
    All Chromium extensions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026helium.computer(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026helium.computer(opens source in a new tab)
    Release stage
    Beta
    Checked Oct 25, 2026helium.computer(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Brave logo

    2. Brave

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

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    62.6

    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) ×0.150
    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)
  3. Chromium logo

    3. Chromium

    Best for: Linux users and developers who want an unbranded, open-source Chrome

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from ungoogled-chromium

    The unmodified upstream project, packaged by most Linux distributions.

    Pros

    • Open-source base of most modern browsers
    • Close to Chrome without Google branding
    • Packaged by most Linux distributions

    Cons

    • Official snapshot builds don't auto-update
    • Some codecs and features missing compared with Chrome
    • Still sends some requests to Google services
    Visit Chromium 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 Chromium a good ungoogled-chromium alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026chromium.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Auto-update
    No, for official snapshot builds
    Checked Oct 25, 2026chromium.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Snapshot platforms
    Mac, Windows, Linux, ChromiumOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026chromium.org(opens source in a new tab)
  4. LibreWolf logo

    4. LibreWolf

    Best for: Privacy-conscious users who want a pre-hardened Firefox

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from ungoogled-chromium

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

    Pros

    • No telemetry or sponsored content
    • uBlock Origin included
    • Strong privacy defaults without manual tweaking

    Cons

    • Strict defaults can break some sites and logins
    • DRM streaming off until you enable it
    • No mobile app
    Visit LibreWolf Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 LibreWolf a good ungoogled-chromium alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Based on
    Firefox
    Checked Oct 25, 2026librewolf.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Ad blocker
    uBlock Origin included
    Checked Oct 25, 2026librewolf.net(opens source in a new tab)
    DRM
    Disabled by default
    Checked Oct 25, 2026librewolf.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Linux, macOS, OpenBSD
    Checked Oct 25, 2026librewolf.net(opens source in a new tab)

The best ungoogled-chromium alternative for…

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

Helium logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for most people

Helium

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

Brave logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for a free option

Brave

Chromium with privacy defaults, sync and automatic updates.

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.

Helium logo

Best ungoogled-chromium alternative for Linux

Helium

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

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?

Helium ranks first right now. Built on ungoogled-chromium with auto-updates and uBlock Origin. Brave and Chromium follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to ungoogled-chromium?

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

Which ungoogled-chromium alternatives work on Linux?

Helium, Brave, 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.