Category: Browser

8 European alternatives to Firefox — GDPR-compliant & EU-hosted.

US open-source browser by Mozilla with strong privacy features

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Facts

Headquarters: US (US)
Category: Browser
Type: Product
GDPR-compliant: Yes
Open-source: Yes
Data hosting: US

Top EU-based & GDPR-compliant alternatives to Firefox

Falkon
Open-source KDE browser, lightweight and cross-platform
DE · open-source
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GNOME Web
Web browser by the GNOME project, formerly called Epiphany
DE · open-source
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Konqueror
KDE web browser and file manager with KHTML engine
DE · open-source
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LibreWolf
Firefox fork focused on privacy, security and freedom without telemetry
DE · open-source
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Midori
Lightweight open-source browser based on Electron
ES · open-source
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Mullvad Browser
Swedish privacy browser developed with the Tor Project
SE · open-source
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Nyxt
Programmable web browser focused on power users and productivity
FR · open-source
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Otter Browser
Browser that mimics the classic Opera interface with QtWebEngine
PL · open-source
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best European alternative to Firefox?

It depends on your use case. Strong EU alternatives to Firefox include Falkon, GNOME Web and Konqueror. On this page you can compare 8 EU alternatives by jurisdiction, data residency and open-source status.

Are there open-source alternatives to Firefox?

Yes. Open-source EU alternatives to Firefox include Falkon, GNOME Web, Konqueror, LibreWolf, Midori, Mullvad Browser, Nyxt and Otter Browser. These keep your data fully under your own control and let you self-host if you want to.

Is Firefox GDPR-compliant and where is the data hosted?

Firefox is headquartered in US and hosts data in US. The vendor states it is GDPR-compliant, but the data falls under non-EU jurisdiction. For full EU data residency the EU alternatives on this page usually offer more certainty.

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