Alternatives to Orion

WebKit browser from Kagi that runs Safari, Chrome and Firefox extensions. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

  • Orion

    WebKit browser from Kagi that runs Safari, Chrome and Firefox extensions.

    FreeProprietarymacOSLinux

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Orion.

  • Safari

    Apple's browser, with the deepest integration into macOS and Apple devices.

    FreeProprietarymacOS

    Safari is Apple's own WebKit browser with Intelligent Tracking Prevention, iCloud sync and low battery use, but it is macOS-only and lacks Orion's Chrome and Firefox extension support.

  • Firefox

    The main browser not built on Chromium, with tracking protection turned on by default.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOS

    Firefox is an open-source Gecko browser with tracking protection on by default and strong extension support, running on all major platforms rather than WebKit.

  • Brave

    A Chromium browser that blocks ads and trackers out of the box, with no extension to install first.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroid

    Brave switches to Chromium with ad and tracker blocking on by default and native Chrome extension support, but ships a crypto wallet, rewards and AI assistant.

  • Vivaldi

    A Chromium browser for people who want tab stacks, split screen and a mail client in the same window.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinux

    Vivaldi is a Chromium browser with tab stacks, split screen and built-in mail, running Chrome extensions natively, with a Windows build that Orion lacks.

  • LibreWolf

    A Firefox build with the privacy settings already turned up and uBlock Origin included.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    LibreWolf is an open-source Firefox build with uBlock Origin and strict tracking protection included, moving from WebKit to Gecko and adding a Windows build.

  • Zen Browser

    A Firefox build with vertical tabs, workspaces and split view, aimed at people who found Arc appealing.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    Zen Browser is an open-source Firefox build with vertical tabs, workspaces and split view, using Gecko and Firefox extensions instead of WebKit.

  • Arc

    Chromium browser organised around spaces, a sidebar and split views.

    FreeProprietaryWindowsmacOS

    Arc is a Chromium browser built around spaces, a sidebar and split views, running Chrome extensions natively, but it needs an account and receives limited feature work.

  • GNOME Web

    GNOME's browser, built on WebKitGTK, formerly known as Epiphany.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

    GNOME Web is an open-source WebKitGTK browser for Linux that integrates with GNOME, but its extension support lags far behind Orion's cross-store compatibility.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.