Best Web Browsers in 2026
Updated
In short: Brave Browser is ranked #1 of 148 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Mozilla Firefox and Kameleo. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Mozilla Firefox. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Opera at $0.33/mo.
Picking a browser means balancing how you browse with the devices and controls you need. Compare browser engine, extension support, built-in ad blocking, and tracking protection; supported platforms and cross-device sync help you check fit across your setup. Open-source status, free plans, and “Paid from” offer additional points to weigh. The ranking starts with Brave Browser, Mozilla Firefox, and Waterfox, with Kameleo, Aloha Browser, and Tor Browser among the next entries. Consider which listed capabilities matter most for your everyday browsing, from add-ons and continuity to limiting tracking.
148 web browsers ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brave Browser | 8.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $2.50/mo | Yes | $3/mo | both | View |
| 2 | Mozilla Firefox | 8.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 3 | Kameleo | 8.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €3.75/mo | Yes | — | both | View |
| 4 | Mullvad Browser | 8.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 5 | Tor Browser | 8.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 6 | Waterfox | 8.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | both | View |
| 7 | LibreWolf | 7.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | both | View |
| 8 | Helium Browser | 7.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 9 | Aloha Browser | 7.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 10 | IronFox | 7.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | mobile | View |
| 11 | Google Chrome | 7.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 12 | Microsoft Edge | 7.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 13 | Midori Browser | 7.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | both | View |
| 14 | GNOME Web | 7.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 15 | Floorp | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | both | View |
| 16 | Cromite | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | both | View |
| 17 | Opera | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.33/mo | Yes | — | both | View |
| 18 | Vivaldi | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 19 | DuckDuckGo Browser | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $8.33/mo | Yes | $9.99/mo | both | View |
| 20 | Avast Secure Browser | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $3.33/mo | Yes | $5.99/mo | both | View |
| 21 |  BrowserOS | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 22 | Zen Browser | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | desktop | View |
| 23 | Safari | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 24 |  Candy Browser | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | mobile | View |
| 25 |  ungoogled-chromium | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
Is your platform on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which web browser is ranked first on Inferse?
Brave Browser is ranked #1 of 148 with a score of 8.4. Mozilla Firefox is second and Kameleo third.
How many of these have a free plan?
15 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Opera has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.