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surf vs Vieb: catalog facts
surf	Vieb
Free Free to download and build from source.	Free Free and open source, with optional sponsorship of the developer.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Very small, keyboard-driven browser Can be embedded in other applications through XEmbed	Vim-style keybindings, commands and options throughout Built-in ad blocker and privacy settings that work without web requests
No built-in tabs Depends on WebKit2GTK packaging, which the developers warn can be troublesome	Steep learning curve for anyone not used to Vim Built on Electron rather than a mainstream browser
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account 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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