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NetSurf vs Lobo Evolution: catalog facts
NetSurfLobo Evolution
Free

Free and open source under the GPL version 2.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Very small and light on resources
  • Independent layout engine written in C
  • Independent rendering engine written in pure Java
  • CobraEvolution engine can be embedded in Java programs
  • Limited support for modern script-heavy websites
  • Not a replacement for a mainstream browser on current sites
  • Web standards support is incomplete, so many sites render poorly
  • Requires a Java runtime
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0 License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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