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Cromite vs Helium: catalog facts
Cromite	Helium
Free Free and open source under the GPL. No paid tier.	Free Free and open source, supported by sponsors.
Windows, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Ad and tracker blocking compiled into the browser, which matters most on Android where extensions do not exist Google web service integration removed rather than disabled	Ad, tracker and cookie banner blocking on by default No telemetry or background requests without consent
The project states its anti-fingerprinting is not comprehensive and is not suitable for journalists or high-risk users Android 10 or later, 64-bit desktop only	Younger project than established privacy browsers Built on Chromium, so it follows Google's engine decisions
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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