Private-Browsers-Table
Not all privacy browsers are built the same; as such they don't deliver the exact same results. This tool aims to fix that by painting an as-complete-as-possible picture of the different privacy browsers out there before users commit to a download/install.
This privacy browser comparison tool aims to be easily readable and usable for all users, regardless of personal technical expertise.
The interactive and fancily rendered version of this table/tool is hosted @ https://avoidthehack.com/util/browser-comparison; we also perform periodic reviews of browsers (https://avoidthehack.com/tools/privacy-browsers)
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dash (-) = N/A
"must be enabled" = feature is present, but not enabled by default
? = unknown/information missing (feel free to open an issue with the appropriate information)
FAQ
Where is Chrome, Edge, Safari?
Traditionally, these browsers aren't classified as "private" browsers. While they can be hardened to some degree, it's generally recommended to migrate from these browsers when possible to do so.
This is because the hardening process with these browsers can be tedious, requiring many different tweaks in different locations. Some settings may not be "Accessible" unless one is willing to edit code or go to more extreme measures. There is also the issue of silent automatic updates rolling back your changes to the new version's default.
If you're not familiar with the perils of using browsers like Microsoft and Google Chrome, then please get familiar with how these browsers are terrible for privacy @ the avoidthehack Privacy Browsers page
Where is TOR?
Since TOR is configured to run on the onion (Tor) network, this makes it a completely different animal from just about every browser found here. This isn't necessarily an overly "good" or "bad" thing - just that TOR is different enough to not be included here.
TOR has many unique characteristics about and surrounding it, especially the technology behind the .onion network and its relay hops. TOR can be used to browse the clearnet, deepweb, and the "darknet."
TOR is generally recommended as the de facto standard for users looking to be anonymous while browsing. The browsers listed here may provide some privacy or security benefits, but generally do not provide anonymity.
More information on TOR:
What happened to the CSV file?
The CSV file was deleted.
Users interested in a work around can visit the table where it lives at avoidthehack and use the "Copy" button to copy the rows (or export to Excel).
How to Contribute
The Privacy Browser Comparison Table
The information in this table is open-source. Any and everyone is encouraged to:
- Add missing information
- Add new information (to include browsers, table columns, etc)
- Correct existing information
Any contributions, no matter how big or small are 100% welcomed!
Share this table!
To help users in deciding which privacy browsers they want to use, it's highly encouraged to share this table!
Share this repo or point to https://avoidthehack.com/util/browser-comparison