Brave Browser
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Best Web Browsers 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026
Brave Browser leads this list of 154 (record score 9.1, free plan). Opera is next (record score 9.0, free plan), and AVG Secure Browser is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 8.5).
Web browsers open websites, run web apps and manage services across phones, tablets, laptops and desktops. This guide helps you compare browsers by cost, platform support, privacy tools, extensions, syncing and source code.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Brave Browser | Brave Browser is an open-source browser with free and paid plans for phones and computers. | 9.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Opera | Opera may suit people seeking a customizable browser across devices, with sidebar communication and music services. | 9.0 | $48 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 03 AVG Secure Browser | It suits people looking for a browser with built-in ad blocking, anti-tracking and private browsing across Windows, macOS or Android. | 8.5 | $39.99 a year | Free plan | Android, Web, Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Waterfox | Waterfox is an open-source browser for Android and desktop computers. | 8.4 | $5 a month | Free plan | Android, Windows, Mac, Linux | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Mozilla Firefox | Mozilla Firefox is an open-source browser for phones, computers and the web. | 8.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 06 DuckDuckGo Browser | It suits people looking for a free browser with tracker, ad, and cookie-pop-up blocking across desktop and mobile platforms. | 8.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 07 360 Secure Browser | 8.2 | 58 CNY a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 Google Chrome | Chrome suits people looking for a browser across desktop and mobile platforms, with extensions, cross-device access, and built-in security and privacy tools. | 8.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Microsoft Edge | Edge suits people looking for a free browser across desktop and mobile, especially those who want extensions, tracking controls, or Copilot features. | 8.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Tor Browser | Tor Browser is an open-source browser for Android and desktop computers. | 8.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, Windows, Mac, Linux | 19 Oct 2026 |
The list is rebuilt nightly. Use its published fields to compare free plans, paid options, browser engines, ad blocking, tracking protection, extension support, cross-device sync and open-source status; no scoring basis is published.
02
Opera
Opera may suit people seeking a customizable browser across devices, with sidebar communication and music services.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record9.0 Visit
03
AVG Secure Browser
It suits people looking for a browser with built-in ad blocking, anti-tracking and private browsing across Windows, macOS or Android.
AndroidWebWindows+2 Record8.5 Visit
04
Waterfox
Waterfox is an open-source browser for Android and desktop computers.
AndroidWindowsMac+2 Record8.4 Visit
05
Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox is an open-source browser for phones, computers and the web.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record8.3 Visit
6
DuckDuckGo Browser
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Free plan Record8.2 Visit It suits people looking for a free browser with tracker, ad, and cookie-pop-up blocking across desktop and mobile platforms.
8
Google Chrome
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Free plan Record8.1 Visit Chrome suits people looking for a browser across desktop and mobile platforms, with extensions, cross-device access, and built-in security and privacy tools.
9
Microsoft Edge
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Free plan Record8.1 Visit Edge suits people looking for a free browser across desktop and mobile, especially those who want extensions, tracking controls, or Copilot features.
10
Tor Browser
AndroidWindowsMac+2 Free plan Record8.0 Visit Tor Browser is an open-source browser for Android and desktop computers.
11
Vivaldi
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+3 Free plan Record7.8 Visit Vivaldi is a free browser for phones and computers.
12
Ecosia Browser
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Free plan Record7.8 Visit Ecosia Browser suits people who want a free browser with built-in Ecosia search and an impact profile.
13
Kameleo
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+6 Free plan Record7.8 Visit Kameleo is a freemium browser service for mobile, desktop, web, API and self-hosted use.
15
Midori Browser
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+3 Free plan Record7.7 Visit Midori Browser is an open-source Gecko browser with ad blocking for phones and computers.
16
Mullvad Browser
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record7.5 Visit Mullvad Browser suits people seeking a free browser focused on tracking and fingerprinting protection.
17
Comet
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Free plan Record7.5 Visit Comet suits people who want an assistant for working with open pages and websites, and who use Android, iOS, macOS, or Windows.
19
Maxthon
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Free plan Record7.5 Visit Maxthon may suit people who want synced browsing, built-in notes, reading tools, and an AI chat assistant.
20
Ulaa
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+2 Free plan Record7.5 Visit Ulaa is a free browser with ad blocking and sync for phones and computers.
22
LibreWolf
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record7.4 Visit It suits users who want a privacy-focused Firefox-based browser on Linux, macOS, or Windows.
25
Nstbrowser
WebWindowsMac+3 $29.90 a month Record7.3 Visit Nstbrowser suits individuals and teams managing multiple browser profiles, scraping jobs, or automation workflows.
Before you choose
Check your devices
Start with the platforms you use. The list identifies support for Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, iOS and browser extensions.
If you switch between a laptop and a phone, confirm that the browser supports both systems before you choose it.
Compare free and paid access
Review the pricing model and the Paid from field. A free plan can cover basic browsing, while a free trial can let you evaluate paid access before subscribing.
Review privacy controls
Compare built-in ad blocking and tracking protection when reducing unwanted page elements or limiting tracking matters to you.
These are separate fields, so check both rather than treating one as a substitute for the other.
Look at engine and extensions
The browser engine affects how sites and web apps render. Extension support can add tools for work, security or media, so compare both fields with the sites and add-ons you use.
Plan for multiple screens
Cross-device sync can matter when you move between browsers on a computer, phone or tablet. Check the sync field and the supported-platform list together.
Check the code model
The list identifies open-source status. If you need to read or change the code, review the browser's licence and project terms before choosing it.
Questions
Which platforms are covered?
The list compares support for Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, iOS and browser extensions.
Can I find a browser with a free plan?
Yes. Free-plan details are compared, and Google Chrome, AVG Secure Browser and Comet are marked with a free plan.
Are free trials listed?
Yes. Free-trial availability is one of the comparison fields.
Does the list show privacy features?
Yes. It compares built-in ad blocking and tracking protection.
What other browser details are compared?
The fields include paid pricing, browser engine, extension support, cross-device sync and open-source status.
How often does the list change?
The list is rebuilt nightly, so entries and their comparison details can change over time.
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