Alternative browsers: More than just Chrome and Safari

While Google Chrome and Apple Safari still dominate the web browser market, a growing number of alternatives are offering a different experience. Here we find browsers that offer everything from artificial intelligence to a focus on privacy and well-being. Let's take a look at some of them below.

Artificial intelligence browsers

Perplexity Comet
Comet is an AI browser from Perplexity, available only to subscribers (200$/month). It allows you to summarize emails, browse web pages, and create calendar events.

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Dia, the new browser from the Arc team, is currently in closed beta. It offers an AI assistant that can summarize documents, find information, and perform tasks while you browse.

Opera Neon
Neon can automatically explore, shop, write code, and even work offline. It will be available via subscription. Users can already sign up for a waiting list.

OpenAI Browser
According to numerous online sources, OpenAI is developing a browser that will run within ChatGPT, allowing browsing without switching between applications.

Privacy-focused browsers

Locks
Brave blocks ads and trackers, rewards users with BAT tokens, and also offers a VPN, video calling, and an AI assistant.

DuckDuckGo
The famous private search engine now includes a browser with fraud blocking features, a chatbot, and protection against trackers and ads.

Ladybird
Chris Wanstrath, former GitHub CEO, is developing the Ladybird browser. It will be completely independent of Google's Chromium engine. The first beta version is expected in 2026.

Vivaldi
A highly customizable browser with ad blocking, built-in calendar, notes, and no user tracking.

Browsers for well-being and niche needs

Opera Air
It offers breathing exercises, focus sounds (Boosts), and break reminders. All for healthier browsing.

SigmaOS
Exclusive to Mac, with a to-do list-style interface. Features vertical tabs, workspaces, and AI-powered content summaries. Subscription costs 8$/month.

Zen Browser
An open and calming browser with split view, tab organization, and community themes. It focuses on simplicity and focus.