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Safari

Apple's built-in browser for Mac, iPhone and iPad, focused on privacy and battery life.

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About Safari

Safari is the default browser on Apple devices and runs on Apple's WebKit engine. On iPhone and iPad it is also the engine underneath most other browsers outside the EU. Its main strengths are efficiency and integration: it is tuned for long battery life on Macs, syncs tabs, bookmarks and passwords through iCloud, works with the Passwords app and passkeys, and supports Handoff between devices. Privacy features include Intelligent Tracking Prevention, which limits cross-site tracking, fingerprinting defences, and hiding your IP address from known trackers, with iCloud Private Relay for paying iCloud+ users. It supports web extensions, though the catalogue is much smaller than Chrome's and many extensions are paid. Developer tools are good but some web features arrive later than in Chromium. It is free and only available on macOS, iOS, iPadOS and visionOS. It suits Apple users who want a fast, private, efficient browser and do not need cross-platform sync.

Best for: Apple users who value battery life, privacy and tight iCloud integration.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Very efficient on battery
  • Strong tracking prevention by default
  • Deep integration with iCloud, passkeys and Apple devices

Why people leave

  • Only available on Apple platforms
  • Smaller extension catalogue, many paid
  • Some web features arrive later than in Chromium

Top Safari alternatives

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  1. 1Orion logo
    Orion

    Also WebKit-based on Mac and iPhone, but adds Chrome and Firefox extension support.

    66.5
  2. 2Firefox logo
    Firefox

    Cross-platform sync if you also use Windows, Linux or Android.

    62.6
  3. 3Google Chrome logo
    Google Chrome

    Works on every platform with the biggest extension catalogue.

    59.6
  4. 4DuckDuckGo Browser logo
    DuckDuckGo Browser

    Privacy-first browser on Mac and iPhone with built-in tracker and ad blocking.

    57.2
  5. 5Brave logo
    Brave

    Cross-platform browser with ad blocking on by default.

    55.3

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Safari: common questions

Is Safari free?

Yes, Safari is free to use.

Is Safari open source?

No, Safari is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Firefox and Brave.

What platforms does Safari run on?

Safari is available for macOS and iOS.

What are the best alternatives to Safari?

The highest-ranked Safari alternatives right now are Orion, Firefox and Google Chrome. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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