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title: Chrome alternatives for Mac
canonical: https://kortbrowser.com/alternatives/chrome-mac
description: Browsers to use instead of Google Chrome on a Mac. Engine, maker, price, ad blocking and AI, with sources.
updated: 2026-11-01
language: en
---

# Chrome alternatives for Mac

> Browsers to use instead of Google Chrome on a Mac. Engine, maker, price, ad blocking and AI, with sources.

Chrome runs on Chromium. On a Mac, a WebKit browser such as Safari or Kort uses Apple's own engine.

What we looked at: Runs on Mac; Imports from Chrome; Actively developed; Facts checked against official pages. Checked 2026-11-01.

## Options

### 1. Kort (ours)

WebKit, Apple's engine (the same as Safari). Made in the EU.

- Good fit if: You want a WebKit browser with a sidebar, Spaces, a built-in ad blocker, no AI and no account, paid once.
- Platforms: Mac. iPhone and iPad coming
- Price: 5 € once, no subscription. One license per iCloud account.
- Ad and tracker blocking: Built in and on by default. Blocked inside WebKit before the request is sent. No extension needed
- AI: No AI. Google's AI Overviews hidden by default
- More: [Kort](https://kortbrowser.com/index.md)

### 2. Safari

WebKit, by Apple (United States).

- Good fit if: You want the browser that ships with your Mac, with iCloud sync and Apple Passwords.
- Platforms: Mac, iPhone, iPad
- Price: Free, included with the operating system
- Ad and tracker blocking: Intelligent Tracking Prevention and fingerprinting protection on by default. No built-in ad blocker; ads are blocked with content-blocker extensions
- AI: Apple Intelligence summaries. Safari 27 adds tab organization and extensions made from a text description
- More: [Kort vs Safari](https://kortbrowser.com/vs/safari.md)

### 3. Brave

Blink (Chromium), by Brave Software (United States).

- Good fit if: You want to keep Chromium and Chrome extensions, with ads blocked by default.
- Platforms: Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Linux, Android
- Price: Free. Opt-in Brave Rewards ads, Brave Search, subscriptions (Leo Premium, VPN). Brave Origin is a one-time purchase
- Ad and tracker blocking: Shields block ads and trackers by default
- AI: Leo assistant, free tier and Leo Premium
- More: [Kort vs Brave](https://kortbrowser.com/vs/brave.md)

### 4. Firefox

Gecko, by Mozilla (United States).

- Good fit if: You want an independent engine and open source code on every platform.
- Platforms: Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Linux, Android
- Price: Free. Funded mainly by search partnerships
- Ad and tracker blocking: Enhanced Tracking Protection and Total Cookie Protection on by default. No built-in ad blocker
- AI: Opt-in chatbot sidebar and on-device features, with a switch that blocks all AI features
- More: [Kort vs Firefox](https://kortbrowser.com/vs/firefox.md)

### 5. Vivaldi

Blink (Chromium), by Vivaldi Technologies (Norway).

- Good fit if: You want Chromium with many built-in tools and no generative AI.
- Platforms: Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Linux, Android
- Price: Free. Partnerships and donations
- Ad and tracker blocking: Not confirmed
- AI: No generative AI, by company policy
- More: [Kort vs Vivaldi](https://kortbrowser.com/vs/vivaldi.md)

### 6. Orion

WebKit, by Kagi (United States).

- Good fit if: You want WebKit and many Chrome extensions, with ads blocked by default.
- Platforms: Mac, iPhone, iPad
- Price: Free. Orion+ is $5 a month, $50 a year or $150 once
- Ad and tracker blocking: Ads and trackers blocked by default
- AI: No built-in AI in the browser core
- More: [Kort vs Orion](https://kortbrowser.com/vs/orion.md)

## Questions

### Do Chrome extensions work outside Chrome?

Chromium browsers run them directly. Kort and Orion run many Chrome extensions on WebKit, but not all.

### Can I bring my Chrome bookmarks?

Yes. Every browser listed here can import from Chrome.

## Sources

- <https://www.apple.com/safari/> (as of 2026-11-01)
- <https://9to5mac.com/2025/09/01/security-bite-my-favorite-privacy-features-in-ios-26/> (as of 2026-11-01)
- <https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/08/safari-tab-organization-and-ai-generated-extensions> (as of 2026-11-01)
- <https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2026/06/07/brave-launches-paid-minimalist-brave-origin-browser/> (as of 2026-11-01)
- <https://brave.com/shields/> (as of 2026-11-01)
- <https://brave.com/leo/> (as of 2026-11-01)
- <https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/who-we-are/public-records/> (as of 2026-11-01)
- <https://support.mozilla.org/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop> (as of 2026-11-01)
- <https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/330971/mozilla-firefox-to-get-new-ai-feature-in-2026-with-a-kill-switch> (as of 2026-11-01)
- <https://vivaldi.com/> (as of 2026-11-01)
- <https://help.vivaldi.com/desktop/privacy/tracker-and-ad-blocking/> (as of 2026-11-01)
- <https://www.techspot.com/news/109307-vivaldi-rejects-ai-hype-browsing-stay-active-not.html> (as of 2026-11-01)
- <https://help.kagi.com/orion/orion-plus/orion-plus.html> (as of 2026-11-01)
- <https://help.kagi.com/orion/> (as of 2026-11-01)
- <https://www.infoq.com/news/2025/12/orion-ai-proof-privacy-browser> (as of 2025-12-01)