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AVG Secure Browser vs Helium: catalog facts
AVG Secure Browser	Helium
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free and open source, supported by sponsors.
Windows, macOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Ad and tracker blocking enabled out of the box No configuration needed after installation	Ad, tracker and cookie banner blocking on by default No telemetry or background requests without consent
Not available for iOS Proprietary, with promotion of other AVG products	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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