Tor Browser vs Privacy Browser: catalog facts
Tor Browser | Privacy Browser |
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Free Free and open source. The Tor Project is a US non-profit funded by grants and donations. |
Free Free and open source under the GPLv3+ license. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
Android |
- Traffic passes through three relays, so no single one knows both who you are and what you opened
- Fingerprinting defences make one Tor user look like the next
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- JavaScript, cookies and DOM storage disabled by default
- Per-domain settings that enable features only on chosen sites
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- Noticeably slower than a direct connection; video is painful
- Some sites block Tor exit nodes outright or bury you in captchas
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- Many sites break until JavaScript is enabled for them
- Relies on Android's system WebView for rendering
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: MPL-2.0 |
License: GPL-3.0-or-later |
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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 October 1, 2026 |
Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.
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