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qutebrowser vs vimb: catalog facts
qutebrowservimb
Free

Free software under the GPL. The maintainer works part-time on it funded by donations.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux Linux
  • Every action has a keyboard binding, and link hints mean you never need the mouse
  • Configured in Python, so the config file can do real logic rather than toggles
  • Vim-style modal controls with per-mode keybindings
  • Settings changeable at runtime
  • No Chrome or Firefox extension support; blocking is handled by its own config
  • The bindings and config file are a genuine learning curve if you do not already use vim
  • Keyboard-centric design has a learning curve
  • Built on GTK and WebKitGTK, so aimed at Linux-style desktops
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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