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Zen Browser alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Zen Browser: no mobile app, and smaller team, so updates can lag Firefox. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Zen Browser, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Floorp currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Firefox logoFirefoxOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 562.6
2Vivaldi logoVivaldiFreeNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 455.3
  1. Firefox logo

    1. FirefoxTop pick

    Best for: People who want a mainstream, independent browser with strong privacy and ad-blocker support

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zen Browser

    The upstream browser, with faster security updates and mobile apps.

    Pros

    • Independent Gecko engine
    • Full support for advanced ad blockers
    • Strong tracking protection by default

    Cons

    • Some sites are tested less and occasionally break
    • Smaller extension catalogue than Chrome
    • No longer supports Windows 8.1 and older
    Visit Firefox 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 Firefox a good Zen Browser alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Positioning
    Independent browser
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Extensions
    30,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PDF editing
    Built in
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum Windows
    Windows 10 (8.1 and older need ESR)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Vivaldi logo

    2. Vivaldi

    Best for: Power users who want deep customisation and built-in mail, calendar and feeds

    FreeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zen Browser

    Chromium browser with vertical tabs, workspaces and tiling.

    Pros

    • Tab stacking, tiling and vertical tabs built in
    • Mail, calendar, feed reader and ad blocker included
    • Independent company with no ad-tracking business

    Cons

    • Many options can overwhelm
    • Interface can feel slower than plain Chromium
    • Not fully open source
    Visit Vivaldi 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 Vivaldi a good Zen Browser alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Ad and tracker blocking
    Built in
    Checked Oct 25, 2026vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business model
    No tracking, independent
    Checked Oct 25, 2026vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    Not under one open-source licence
    Checked Oct 25, 2026help.vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Built-in ad blocker
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab)

Discontinued alternatives

  • Arc is no longer available.

The best Zen Browser alternative for…

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

Floorp logo

Best Zen Browser alternative for most people

Floorp

Another Firefox-based browser with workspaces and even more customisation.

Firefox logo

Best Zen Browser alternative for a free option

Firefox

The upstream browser, with faster security updates and mobile apps.

Dia logo

Best Zen Browser alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Dia

Arc's successor, if you want AI features and Chromium compatibility.

Floorp logo

Best Zen Browser alternative for open source

Floorp

Another Firefox-based browser with workspaces and even more customisation.

Vivaldi logo

Best Zen Browser alternative for Mac

Vivaldi

Chromium browser with vertical tabs, workspaces and tiling.

Floorp logo

Best Zen Browser alternative for Windows

Floorp

Another Firefox-based browser with workspaces and even more customisation.

Floorp logo

Best Zen Browser alternative for Linux

Floorp

Another Firefox-based browser with workspaces and even more customisation.

Firefox logo

Best Zen Browser alternative for iPhone and Android

Firefox

The upstream browser, with faster security updates and mobile apps.

Zen Browser alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Zen Browser?

Floorp ranks first right now. Another Firefox-based browser with workspaces and even more customisation. Firefox and Dia follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Zen Browser?

Yes. Floorp (open source), Firefox (open source), Dia (free plan + paid) and Vivaldi (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Zen Browser?

Yes: Floorp and Firefox.

Which Zen Browser alternatives work on Linux?

Floorp, Firefox and Vivaldi run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Zen Browser?

The complaints we hear most: no mobile app; smaller team, so updates can lag Firefox; some rough edges in newer features.

How is this list ranked?

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