As the browser wars heat up, here are the hottest alternatives to Chrome and Safari in 2025

Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari currently dominate the web browser market, with Chrome having a significant share due to the tech giant’s ongoing innovation, particularly the integration of generative AI into its search functionality.

However, users looking for alternatives will find a variety of browsers aimed at challenging these industry giants.

To help you navigate the competitive landscape of the browser wars, we’ve compiled an overview of some of the best alternative browsers available today. These include AI user browsers, open source browsers that promote customization and privacy, and “mindful browsers” – a new term that refers to browsers designed to enhance user well-being.

AI-powered browser

Comet of Confusion

Confusion is the most recent startup in the space Launch an AI-powered web browser. called cometThe company’s new product acts as a chatbot-based search engine and can perform tasks such as summarizing emails, browsing web pages and sending calendar invitations. It’s currently only available to users with Perplexity’s $200/month max plan, but there’s also a waiting list where people can sign up.

By browser company

The browser company, the startup behind Arc Browser, Recently launched yesIts AI-centric browser that looks like Google Chrome but with an AI chat tool.

Currently available as a Invite only betaDia is designed to help users navigate the web more easily It’s able to see every website a user visits and every website they log into, enabling you to find information and help you perform tasks. For example, Dia may provide information about the page a user is currently browsing, answer questions about a product, and provide brief descriptions of uploaded files.

To get early access to Dia, users must be an Arc member. Non-members can join the waiting list.

The neon of the opera

Another one Recent entries Opera in AI agentic browser wars the neonWho has contextual awareness and can do things like research, shopping and writing code snippets. Notably, it can even perform tasks when the user is offline.

Neon is not yet available, but people can join the waiting list. This will be a subscription product; However, Opera has yet to announce pricing.

Atlas of OpenAI

OpenAI recently launched its AI-powered web browser, named Atlas. The browser allows users to ask ChatGPT about search results and browse websites within the chatbot instead of being directed to external links. There is an “agent mode” for users to ask ChatGPT to complete tasks for them.

Atlas was rumored to launch first July; However, it only became available on macOS in October. It is expected to reach Windows, iOS and Android devices soon.

Privacy-focused browser

brave

brave is among the more well-known Privacy-first browserPopular for its built-in ad and tracker blocking capabilities. It also has a gamified approach to browsing, rewarding users with its own cryptocurrency called Basic Attention Token (BAT). When users choose to view ads supporting their favorite websites, they receive a share of the ad revenue Additional features include a VPN service, An AI assistantAnd A video calling feature.

dakdakgo

dakdakgo the other browser Which many people are probably already familiar with, thanks to the search engine of the same name Launched in 2008, the company has recently made significant investments in its browser to stay competitive Introducing generative AI featuresSuch as a chatbot. this too Improve its scam blocker To detect a wide range of scams, including fake cryptocurrency exchanges, squareware schemes and fraudulent e-commerce websites. In addition to blocking scams, DuckDuckGo blocks trackers and ads, and it doesn’t track user data, resulting in fewer pop-ups for users.

Ladybird

LadybirdLed by GitHub co-founder and former CEO Chris Wanstrath, it has an ambitious mission compared to other rivals: it aims to build a completely new open source browser from scratch. This means it won’t rely on code from existing browsers, a feat rarely accomplished. Most alternative web browsers rely on the Chromium open source project maintained by Google, which is the most widely used base for many browsers.

Like other privacy-focused browsers, Ladybird will offer features to minimize data collection, such as a built-in ad blocker and the ability to block third-party cookies. The browser has not yet been launched, with an alpha version scheduled for release to early adopters in 2026, available on Linux and macOS.

Vivaldi

Vivaldi A chromium-based browser Created by one of the original developers of the Opera browser. Its biggest selling point is its customizable user interface, which allows users to change the look and enable or disable features. A unique feature is that the browser window changes color to match the website being viewed. Other key features include ad blocking, a password manager, no user data tracking, and productivity tools like a calendar and notes.

Niche browser

water opera

the opera on AirBrowser, in February, became one of the first mindfulness-themed browsers in the space. when water opera Functioning like a normal web browser, it includes unique features designed to support mental well-being. These features consist of pause reminders and breathing exercises. Another feature, called “Boosts,” provides a selection of binaural beats to improve focus or relaxation.

SigmaOS

SigmaOS A Mac-only browser featuring a workspace-style interface with an emphasis on productivity. It displays tabs vertically, allowing users to treat them like a to-do list that can then be marked as completed or snoozed. Users can create workspaces — essentially groups of tabs — to better organize different activities, such as separating work from play.

This is Y Combinator-backed browser was near For a few years now and recently started introducing more AI features, With the ability to summarize various elements of a web page such as ratings, reviews and prices. It has one AI assistant which can answer questions, translate text and rewrite content.

SigmaOS is free to use, but users who want more than three workspaces can subscribe to a plan for $8 per month, which provides unlimited workspaces.

Zen Browser

Zen Browser Creating a “Quiet Internet” with its open source browser. Zen lets users organize tabs into workspaces and offers Split View for viewing two tabs side-by-side, among other productivity-focused features. Users can improve their browsing experience with community-created plug-ins and themes, such as a mode that makes tab backgrounds transparent.

This story was updated after publication to include newly launched browsers.