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Kort vs Google Chrome

Chrome is Google's browser, built on Chromium. It runs on almost every platform.

Kort adds 11 things
you don't get in Google Chrome.

Side by sideKortGoogle Chrome
  • Apple's WebKit engineYesNo
    Kort:
    WebKit, Apple's engine (the same as Safari)
    Google Chrome:
    Blink (Chromium). WebKit on iPhone and iPad Source, 2026-11-01
  • Ad blocker, built in and onYesNo
    Kort:
    Built in and on by default. Blocked inside WebKit before the request is sent. No extension needed
    Google Chrome:
    No general ad blocker. Filters ads on sites that break the Better Ads Standards. Third-party cookies allowed by default Source, 2026-11-01
  • Cookie pop-ups answeredYesNot confirmed
    Kort:
    Answered for you: "Reject all" or "Only necessary", or hidden
    Google Chrome:
    Not confirmed. Last seen: No built-in cookie pop-up handling found Source, 2026-11-01
  • No usage data sentYesNot confirmed
    Kort:
    None. Crash reports only if you choose to e-mail them
    Google Chrome:
    Not confirmed. Last seen: Usage statistics and crash reports; default depends on install flow Source, 2026-11-01
  • No account neededYesYes
    Kort:
    None. No sign-in
    Google Chrome:
    Not required. Optional Google Account for sync Source, 2026-11-01
  • No AI in the browserYesNo
    Kort:
    No AI. Google's AI Overviews hidden by default
    Google Chrome:
    Gemini in Chrome, including agent browsing Source, 2026-11-01
  • Vertical tabs and SpacesYesPartly
    Kort:
    Vertical sidebar, Spaces, split view with up to four pages on Mac
    Google Chrome:
    Vertical tabs since April 2026, tab groups, profiles Source, 2026-11-01
  • iPhone and iPad appComingYes
    Kort:
    Mac. iPhone and iPad coming to the App Store
    Google Chrome:
    Mac, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iPhone, iPad Source, 2026-11-01
  • Made in the EUYesNo
    Kort:
    Made in the EU
    Google Chrome:
    Google LLC, United States Source, 2026-11-01
  • Yes
  • Partly or opt-in
  • No
  • Not confirmed
  • Coming

What Kort adds

  • YesBuilt-in ad and tracker blocker
  • YesApple's WebKit, the engine in Safari
  • YesCookie pop-ups answered for you
  • YesNo usage data, no account
  • YesNo AI in the browser
  • YesAI Overviews hidden in search
  • YesVertical tabs and colored Spaces
  • YesSplit View, up to four pages
  • YesPay once, no subscription
  • YesMade in the EU
  • YesImport from Chrome in one step

Both Kort and Google Chrome

  • Vertical tabs
  • Profiles
  • Page translation
  • Extensions from the Chrome Web Store (many work in Kort)
  • Mac, iPhone and iPad

Kort

5 €$5£4.99CHF 559 kr59 kr39 kr22,99 zł129 Kč2 490 Ft

Once. No subscription, no ads.

Google Chrome

Free

Some Gemini agent features need a paid Google AI plan

Switching from Google Chrome

One step brings over your bookmarks, history and saved addresses.

Chrome alternatives for Mac

Questions

Can I import my Chrome bookmarks and history?

Yes. On the Mac, Kort imports bookmarks, history and saved addresses from Chrome in one step. Passwords go to Apple Passwords: Kort shows you how.

Do Chrome extensions work in Kort?

Many do. Kort installs extensions from the Chrome Web Store and shows their permissions first. Extensions that need Chrome-only APIs will not work.

Will sites that need Chrome work in Kort?

Kort uses WebKit, the engine in Safari. Sites that support Safari work in Kort.

Every fact, word for wordChecked 2026-11-01
Kort and Google Chrome, feature by feature
 KortGoogle Chrome
Engine on MacWebKit, Apple's engine (the same as Safari)Blink (Chromium). WebKit on iPhone and iPad
PlatformsMac. iPhone and iPad coming to the App StoreMac, Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iPhone, iPad
Made byMade in the EUGoogle LLC, United States
Price and business model5 €$5£4.99CHF 559 kr59 kr39 kr22,99 zł129 Kč2 490 Ft once, no subscription. One license per iCloud account.Free. Some Gemini agent features need a paid Google AI plan
Ad and tracker blockingBuilt in and on by default. Blocked inside WebKit before the request is sent. No extension neededNo general ad blocker. Filters ads on sites that break the Better Ads Standards. Third-party cookies allowed by default
Cookie pop-upsAnswered for you: "Reject all" or "Only necessary", or hiddenNot confirmed. Last seen: No built-in cookie pop-up handling found
Usage dataNone. Crash reports only if you choose to e-mail themNot confirmed. Last seen: Usage statistics and crash reports; default depends on install flow
AccountNone. No sign-inNot required. Optional Google Account for sync
AI featuresNo AI. Google's AI Overviews hidden by defaultGemini in Chrome, including agent browsing
Vertical tabs and spacesVertical sidebar, Spaces, split view with up to four pages on MacVertical tabs since April 2026, tab groups, profiles

Facts about Google Chrome checked on 2026-11-01.

Sources7 links
  1. developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelinesas of 2026-11-01
  2. google.com/chromeas of 2026-11-01
  3. businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/google-integrates-gemini-3-into-chrome-adds-agentic-ai-features-513354-2026-01-29as of 2026-11-01
  4. privacysandbox.comas of 2026-11-01
  5. google.com/chrome/privacy/whitepaper.htmlas of 2026-11-01
  6. macrumors.com/2025/09/18/google-adds-gemini-ai-to-chromeas of 2026-11-01
  7. dataconomy.com/2026/04/08/google-introduces-vertical-tabs-and-updated-reading-mode-inas of 2026-11-01

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5 €$5£4.99CHF 559 kr59 kr39 kr22,99 zł129 Kč2 490 Ft, once. No subscription. macOS 15.4 or later. iPhone and iPad: coming to the app store.

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