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Kort vs Ecosia Browser

The Ecosia browser comes from the Berlin search company that funds tree planting. It is built on Chromium on the desktop.

Kort adds 9 things
you don't get in Ecosia Browser.

Side by sideKortEcosia Browser

Apple's WebKit engineYesNo
Kort:
WebKit, Apple's engine (the same as Safari)
Ecosia Browser:
Blink (Chromium) on the desktop. WebKit on iPhone and iPad Source, 2026-11-01
Ad blocker, built in and onYesNot confirmed
Kort:
Built in and on by default. Blocked inside WebKit before the request is sent. No extension needed
Ecosia Browser:
Not confirmed. Last seen: Built-in ad blocker, on by default in the mobile app; desktop default not confirmed Source, 2026-11-01
Cookie pop-ups answeredYesNot confirmed
Kort:
Answered for you: "Reject all" or "Only necessary", or hidden
Ecosia Browser:
Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed Source, 2026-11-01
No usage data sentYesNo
Kort:
None. Crash reports only if you choose to e-mail them
Ecosia Browser:
iOS App Store label lists usage data, not linked to you Source, 2026-11-01
No account neededYesYes
Kort:
None. No sign-in
Ecosia Browser:
Optional Source, 2026-11-01
No AI in the browserYesPartly
Kort:
No AI. Google's AI Overviews hidden by default
Ecosia Browser:
AI Chat and AI Overviews, with a one-click switch to turn all AI off Source, 2026-11-01
Vertical tabs and SpacesYesNot confirmed
Kort:
Vertical sidebar, Spaces, split view with up to four pages on Mac
Ecosia Browser:
Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed Source, 2026-11-01
iPhone and iPad appComingYes
Kort:
Mac. iPhone and iPad coming to the App Store
Ecosia Browser:
Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android Source, 2026-11-01
Made in the EUYesYes
Kort:
Made in the EU
Ecosia Browser:
Ecosia GmbH, Berlin, Germany. Owned by the Purpose Foundation Source, 2026-11-01

Yes
Partly or opt-in
No
Not confirmed
Coming

What Kort adds

YesApple's WebKit, the engine in Safari
YesCookie pop-ups answered for you
YesNo usage data, no account
YesNo AI in the browser
YesAI answers hidden in Ecosia search
YesVertical tabs and Spaces
YesSplit View, up to four pages
YesPay once, no subscription
YesImport from the Ecosia browser in one step

Both Kort and Ecosia Browser

A European maker
Built-in ad blocker
Mac, iPhone and iPad
Ecosia search: it is the default search engine in Kort

Kort

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

Once. No subscription, no ads.

Ecosia Browser

Free

Search ads and affiliate links; profits fund tree planting

Switching from Ecosia Browser

One step brings over your bookmarks and history.

Questions

Can I keep using Ecosia search?

Yes. Ecosia is the default search engine in Kort, and Kort can hide AI answers in Ecosia results if you want.

Every fact, word for wordChecked 2026-11-01

Kort and Ecosia Browser, feature by feature
	Kort	Ecosia Browser
Engine on Mac	WebKit, Apple's engine (the same as Safari)	Blink (Chromium) on the desktop. WebKit on iPhone and iPad
Platforms	Mac. iPhone and iPad coming to the App Store	Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android
Made by	Made in the EU	Ecosia GmbH, Berlin, Germany. Owned by the Purpose Foundation
Price and business model	5 €$5£4.99CHF 559 kr59 kr39 kr22,99 zł129 Kč2 490 Ft once, no subscription. One license per iCloud account.	Free. Search ads and affiliate links; profits fund tree planting
Ad and tracker blocking	Built in and on by default. Blocked inside WebKit before the request is sent. No extension needed	Not confirmed. Last seen: Built-in ad blocker, on by default in the mobile app; desktop default not confirmed
Cookie pop-ups	Answered for you: "Reject all" or "Only necessary", or hidden	Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed
Usage data	None. Crash reports only if you choose to e-mail them	iOS App Store label lists usage data, not linked to you
Account	None. No sign-in	Optional
AI features	No AI. Google's AI Overviews hidden by default	AI Chat and AI Overviews, with a one-click switch to turn all AI off
Vertical tabs and spaces	Vertical sidebar, Spaces, split view with up to four pages on Mac	Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed

Facts about Ecosia Browser checked on 2026-11-01.

Sources4 links

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecosiaas of 2026-11-01
ecosia.helpscoutdocs.com/article/397-ads-on-ecosiaas of 2026-11-01
ecosia.orgas of 2026-11-01
apps.apple.com/us/app/ecosia-the-green-browser/id670881887as 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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