Compare software

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

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.