qutebrowser vs vimb: catalog facts
qutebrowser | vimb |
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Free Free software under the GPL. The maintainer works part-time on it funded by donations. |
Free Free and open source. |
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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
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- Vim-style modal controls with per-mode keybindings
- Settings changeable at runtime
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- 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
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- Keyboard-centric design has a learning curve
- Built on GTK and WebKitGTK, so aimed at Linux-style desktops
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: GPL-3.0 |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Needs internet |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked September 21, 2026 | Checked September 24, 2026 |
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