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Vivaldi alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Vivaldi: many options can overwhelm, and interface can feel slower than plain Chromium. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Vivaldi, 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 574.6
2Floorp logoFloorpOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 462.6
3Zen Browser logoZen BrowserOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 457.2
  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

    74.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vivaldi

    Faster, simpler Chromium browser with strong ad blocking.

    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) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Brave a good Vivaldi 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. Floorp logo

    2. Floorp

    Best for: Firefox users who want workspaces, web panels and deep interface customisation

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vivaldi

    Firefox-based with workspaces, web panels and deep customisation.

    Pros

    • Workspaces, split view and web panels built in
    • Deep interface customisation
    • Keeps Firefox extension support

    Cons

    • Smaller project than Firefox
    • No stable mobile app yet
    • Many options to learn
    Visit Floorp 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 Floorp a good Vivaldi alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Based on
    Firefox
    Checked Oct 25, 2026floorp.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Key features
    Workspaces, split view, web panels
    Checked Oct 25, 2026floorp.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026floorp.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Zen Browser logo

    3. Zen Browser

    Best for: Arc fans who want a similar sidebar layout on Firefox, without AI

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vivaldi

    Firefox-based with vertical tabs, workspaces and split view, in a cleaner design.

    Pros

    • Workspaces, split view and compact mode built in
    • Firefox engine with full uBlock Origin support
    • Free and open source on all desktop platforms

    Cons

    • No mobile app
    • Smaller team, so updates can lag Firefox
    • Some rough edges in newer features
    Visit Zen Browser 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 Zen Browser a good Vivaldi alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zen-browser.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zen-browser.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Key features
    Workspaces, Compact Mode, Glance, Split View
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zen-browser.app(opens source in a new tab)

The best Vivaldi alternative for…

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

Brave logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for most people

Brave

Faster, simpler Chromium browser with strong ad blocking.

Opera logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for a free option

Opera

Similar all-in-one approach with a free VPN, but fewer layout options.

Wavebox logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Wavebox

Chromium browser organised around work apps and spaces.

Floorp logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for open source

Floorp

Firefox-based with workspaces, web panels and deep customisation.

Zen Browser logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for Mac

Zen Browser

Firefox-based with vertical tabs, workspaces and split view, in a cleaner design.

Brave logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for Windows

Brave

Faster, simpler Chromium browser with strong ad blocking.

Brave logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for Linux

Brave

Faster, simpler Chromium browser with strong ad blocking.

Brave logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for iPhone and Android

Brave

Faster, simpler Chromium browser with strong ad blocking.

Vivaldi alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Vivaldi?

Brave ranks first right now. Faster, simpler Chromium browser with strong ad blocking. Opera and Floorp follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Vivaldi?

Yes. Brave (open source), Opera (free), Floorp (open source) and Zen Browser (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Vivaldi?

Yes: Brave, Floorp and Zen Browser.

Which Vivaldi alternatives work on Linux?

Brave, Opera, Floorp, Zen Browser and Wavebox run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Vivaldi?

The complaints we hear most: many options can overwhelm; interface can feel slower than plain Chromium; not fully open source.

How is this list ranked?

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