10 Best Google Chrome Alternatives [2020]

Google Chrome is currently the most popular web browser out there, with more than 2 billion active users and counting. It provides an excellent, seamless browsing experience with browsing data and preferences perfectly synced across all your devices but, not every software is made perfect.

10 Best Google Chrome Alternatives

Google Chrome has been accused of consuming enormous amounts of RAM by which the performance of the computer takes a severe hit. If you own a laptop/computer with 4GB or even 8GB RAM, you may have noticed how badly Chrome takes a toll at the performance.

The only solution to this is upgrading the RAM that not everyone can afford. Therefore, we have compiled a list of 10 Best Google Chrome alternatives that are as enjoyable to use as Chrome.

1. Brave

Brave is one of the best alternatives to Chrome which is packed with so many features that we could keep talking about it, and this article would never end. It is a Chromium-based browser meaning it is built on top of Chrome, and you will find a lot of elements that resemble Chrome.

There are a lot of features that make Brave a unique browser but, one groundbreaking feature that sets it apart from other browsers is the Brave Rewards. Yes! You can earn and reward the sites that you frequently visit by enabling and receiving push notifications from Brave.

The rewards are cryptocurrency (Basic Attention Token), which is based on another cryptocurrency named Ethereum. At the end of the month, you can transfer the rewards to your bank account.

Some of the other excellent features are in-built Tracker and AD blocking, and customizations. The only downside is, the browser doesn’t (properly) sync across different platforms, which means you will need to add accounts manually if you use the browser on other platforms. Overall, it is one of the best Google Chrome alternatives on this list.

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2. Firefox

Firefox, in 2009, had 35% of total market share, whereas Chrome had 54%. The reason Firefox saw a decline in the number of users is, Chrome was too good. Since then, Firefox has gone through a lot of changes and is more polished, better performing, and clean-looking now than it ever was.

One of the few areas where Firefox concentrates more is privacy. The dedicated “Tracking Protection” feature blocks websites from tracking you. Additionally, Firefox can also alert you if your credentials have been compromised so that you can act immediately, which is an excellent feature.

Nearly all the extensions found in the Chrome Web Store are available as add-ons on Firefox. Firefox is very well optimized for your computer and consumes far less RAM than Google Chrome, which makes it one of the best alternatives to Google Chrome.

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3. Tor Browser

If privacy is your primary concern, then you will not be disappointed by using Tor Browser. Tor secures your searches, data, and location by bouncing off your requests to different nodes distributed across the world, which means you can access region-specific content on the internet.

If you want to know everything about Tor, we’ve briefly explained about what Tor is and how it works. The only downside of using Tor Browser is, it’s pretty slow when compared to Chrome and Firefox, and the reason is that the request has to pass through numerous servers before it gets the results back to you. Apart from that, this is a great Google Chrome alternatives on this list.

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4. Vivaldi

Do you like customizing stuff to its fullest? Then Vivaldi might be for you. The founder of Opera Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner developed Vivaldi keeping privacy in concern. The irony here is, Opera was a privacy disaster and was accused of selling user data. Vivaldi claims that it encrypts your personal information, and we hope that’s true.

There are a lot of themes to play with that make the browser look amazing. The themes can be scheduled according to time, which is a fantastic feature.

There’s tab hibernation, gestures, adaptive UI, and the ability to store your favorite websites and feed on the sidebar. Apart from that, AD and Tracker blocking was recently added to the browser. Overall, Vivaldi is one of the best Google Chrome alternatives out there.

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5. Edge Chromium

Microsoft, after it’s continuous attempts of making Edge better, made a shift to Chromium in 2020. They claim that the new Chromium-based Edge is 35% faster than the legacy Edge, which is impressive. Not only that, the browser now has a much better-looking interface, Tracker Protection, support for Progressive Web Apps (PWA), and a Dark theme.

As it is based on Chromium, you can install extensions available for Chrome and sync your data and settings effortlessly across devices. Since the launch, Edge has got in good reviews and also managed to grasp users from different browsers. Gibe Edge Chromium a try, and we are pretty sure that you’re not going to miss Chrome.

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6. Opera

Opera has been in the browser game for a long time, and while it did become famous along the way, it was accused of collecting sensitive information, which led to its downfall. It resembles Chrome in many ways as it is a Chromium-based browser. So, is Opera better than Chrome? In some ways.

Some of the useful features are the ability to customize the browser on the go, Turbo Mode that compresses the data and renders pages quickly, data saver, built-in AD, and Tracker blocker. One groundbreaking feature is the inclusion of a built-in VPN, which we don’t know how secure it is. All these features make Opera one of the best Google Chrome alternatives.

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7. Torch Browser

One excellent feature that differentiates Torch Browser from other browsers is its ability to download Audio and Video from the internet on the go. The browser also has a built-in Torrent client, and another excellent feature is the ability to watch videos before they’re downloaded.

We found the Torch Torrent to be fast and efficient, which is why it made it on our 7 best Torrent clients for Windows article. The Torch browser also comes with different in-built applications like Torch music, which lets you stream music for free, Torch Player, and Torch Games by which you get access to games for free. We are pretty sure that you’re not going to miss Chrome after using Torch.

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8. Safari

If you own a Mac, chances are, Safari is already in your apps list. It is one of the best Google Chrome alternatives, which is not only fast but also secure. Apple has taken a serious step towards privacy by enabling AD and tracker blocking functionality.

Safari also prevents videos from playing automatically and offers a clean looking polished user interface. You can also save articles to read offline, which can come in handy. Apart from that, it can also play Netflix at 4K, which is fantastic. If you’re on macOS, Safari is hands down one of the best Google Chrome alternatives.

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9. Yandex

Yandex is from the Russian web search corporation Yandex. It is also a Chromium-based browser that gives a tough competition to Google Chrome in almost every category.

Yandex has gained popularity over the past few years thanks to its privacy-based features, such as DNSCrypt technology. It encrypts DNS traffic between computers and servers. It can also automatically encrypt the communication whenever you connect to an open WiFi network.

Yandex also checks webpage security with the Yandex security system and downloaded files with Kaspersky anti-virus. It uses Opera’s Turbo technology on slow connections to load websites quicker. Besides, it also lets you install extensions from the Chrome Web Store and use Opera Add-ons, which is incredible.

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10. Waterfox

Waterfox started as a project of 16 years old Alex Kanto, who was a student. He explains his fascination for the web and how he adored Mozilla’s idea of creating a free and open web.

Waterfox was later acquired by System1, which also owns a privacy-focused search engine named Startpage. The UI of Waterfox is similar to Firefox with subtle changes here and there. Some of the excellent features that Waterfox boasts are; support for NPAPI plugins, support for bootstrap extensions, heavy customizations, and archived add-on support.

While we spent time using the browser, we had a pretty good experience using it. The browser is available to download for Windows, Linux, and macOS and the installation process was a breeze. Overall, it’s a pretty good browser for someone who’s bored of Chrome or Firefox.

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Final Words

The browsers listed above are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Most of the other browsers on the internet make bold claims about protecting your data, and they’re not trustworthy. If I had to pick one from this list, I would go with Brave, for its customizations, speed, and the reward system. What will you choose?

Apart from the above-mentioned alternatives to Chrome, have you used any other browsers which you think deserve a place on this list? Let us know in the comments section below. If you found this article informational, do share it with on social media and also with people who might get benefited from it.