Polar vs Tandem Browser
| Polar | Tandem Browser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $20/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 20 /user/mo | — |
| Page summaries | Yes | Yes |
| AI research mode | Yes | Yes |
| Browser agent | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | macos | macOS Apple Silicon, Windows 11 x64, Linux (best-effort) |
| Browser engine | chromium | chromium |
| Privacy model | hybrid | local |
Both are listed in Best AI Browsers. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Tandem Browser scores higher on our published basis.