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Avast Secure BrowserHelium
Free

Free to download and use.

 Free

Free and open source, supported by sponsors.

Windows, macOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Ad blocking built in
  • Anti-tracking protection on by default
  • Ad, tracker and cookie banner blocking on by default
  • No telemetry or background requests without consent
  • Proprietary and tied to the Avast product range
  • Few technical details published on the product page
  • Younger project than established privacy browsers
  • Built on Chromium, so it follows Google's engine decisions
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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