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Desktop App

Mullvad Browser

A free privacy browser built with the Tor Project to cut tracking and fingerprinting.

Visit Mullvad Browser4.5

  • Rating

    4.5 / 5

  • Pricing

    Free

  • Difficulty

    Beginner

  • Works on

    Windows, macOS, Linux

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What is Mullvad Browser?

Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused web browser developed by the Tor Project for Mullvad, described as a Tor Browser without the Tor network. It blocks third-party trackers with uBlock Origin, uses techniques like letterboxing to reduce browser fingerprinting, runs in private mode by default, keeps no cookies between sessions and has no telemetry. It is open source and free for Linux, macOS and Windows, and it works with or without Mullvad's VPN, though on its own it does not hide your IP address.

Pros: what Mullvad Browser does well

  • Free and open source with no telemetry
  • Blocks trackers and resists fingerprinting out of the box
  • Clears cookies at the end of every session

Cons: where it falls short

  • Does not hide your IP address without a VPN
  • Strict privacy settings can make some sites log you out

Who Mullvad Browser is for

People who want a private desktop browser without extra setup.

Who can skip it

Those who rely on staying signed in across many sites.

Mullvad Browser alternatives

Not sold on Mullvad Browser? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

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Floorp

Focus: browser, firefox and customisation. Shares privacy with Mullvad Browser. Rated 4.4 (Mullvad Browser: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.4Visit

JustDeleteMe

Focus: delete account, digital declutter and directory. Shares privacy with Mullvad Browser. A website, not a desktop app. Adds Web, Chrome and Firefox. Rated 4.6 (Mullvad Browser: 4.5).

WebsiteFreeWeb, Chrome
4.6Visit

Privacy Badger

Focus: tracker blocking, eff and browser extension. Shares privacy with Mullvad Browser. A browser extension, not a desktop app. Adds Chrome and Firefox. Rated 4.6 (Mullvad Browser: 4.5).

Browser ExtensionFreeChrome, Firefox
4.6Visit

Quad9

Focus: dns, malware blocking and phishing protection. Shares privacy with Mullvad Browser. Rated 4.6 (Mullvad Browser: 4.5).

OtherFreeCross-Platform
4.6Visit

optimizerDuck

Focus: windows, optimization and performance. Shares privacy with Mullvad Browser. A Windows app, not a desktop app. Rated 4.4 (Mullvad Browser: 4.5).

Windows AppFreeWindows
4.4Visit

Tiny Little Office

Focus: office suite, documents and spreadsheets. Shares privacy with Mullvad Browser. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.3 (Mullvad Browser: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.3Visit

Free alternatives to Mullvad Browser

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

Cover Your Tracks

Focus: trackers and browser. Shares privacy and fingerprinting with Mullvad Browser. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.6 (Mullvad Browser: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.6Visit

MyPaint

Focus: digital painting, sketching and open source. Also in Personal Productivity and Digital Minimalism, like Mullvad Browser. Rated 4.1 (Mullvad Browser: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.1Visit

Upscayl

Focus: image upscaling, ai and electron. Shares privacy with Mullvad Browser. Rated 4.8 (Mullvad Browser: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreeLinux, macOS
4.8Visit

Navidrome

Focus: music, streaming and self-hosted. Also in Personal Productivity and Digital Minimalism, like Mullvad Browser. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.7 (Mullvad Browser: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb, macOS
4.7Visit

Cal Newport's Study Hacks BlogEditor's pick, verified

Focus: essays, focus and attention. Also in Digital Minimalism and Personal Productivity, like Mullvad Browser. A blog, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.6 (Mullvad Browser: 4.5).

BlogFreeWeb
4.6Visit
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