Best Zen Browser Alternatives
The top-ranked Zen Browser alternative is Arc (Free). The best free option is Mozilla Firefox (open source).
Zen Browser is a Firefox-based browser focused on a calm, customizable, privacy-friendly experience with workspaces and vertical tabs. People seeking alternatives want similar productivity features, privacy, or a different rendering engine.
1Arc
FreeInnovative browser with spaces, vertical tabs, and a novel workflow.
2Open-source privacy-respecting browser with deep customization.
3Privacy-focused Chromium browser with built-in ad and tracker blocking.
Highly customizable browser with tab management and built-in tools.
Floorp
Open SourceFirefox-based browser with vertical tabs and extra customization.
Privacy-hardened fork of Firefox with tracking protection by default.
Firefox-based browser focused on privacy and legacy add-on support.
Sidekick
FreemiumChromium browser built for productivity with app sidebar and sessions.
Feature-rich browser with sidebar, workspaces, and built-in tools.
Chromium browser with vertical tabs, collections, and deep integration.
Privacy browser routing traffic through the Tor network for anonymity.
The most widely used Chromium browser with a large extension ecosystem.
Zen Browser alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to Zen Browser?
Arc is ranked first on this list (Free). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to Zen Browser?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are Arc, Mozilla Firefox and Brave.
Which Zen Browser alternatives work on Mac?
Arc, Mozilla Firefox, Brave and Vivaldi run on macOS.
Which Zen Browser alternatives work on Linux?
Mozilla Firefox, Brave, Vivaldi and Floorp run on Linux.
Are there Zen Browser alternatives for Android?
Yes: Mozilla Firefox, Brave, Vivaldi and Opera have Android apps.
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