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Thorium vs Zen Browser
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Thorium
7.0Chromium-based web browser
Zen Browser
8.0Gecko based web browser
| Metric | Thorium | Zen Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Browsers | Browsers |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 52 | 2.3K |
| 90-day Installs | 125 | 7.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 811 | 35.0K |
| Version | M138.0.7204.303 | 1.19.11b |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 585 | 40.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 12 | 1.4K |
| Open Issues | 32 | 532 |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | — | JavaScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 10, 2024 |
Reviews
Thorium
Thorium is a Chromium-based web browser that emphasizes customization and security, appealing to users seeking more control over their browsing experience.
Thorium is a web browser built on Chromium, offering a customizable and secure browsing experience.
Pros
- + Open-source and customizable
- + Focus on privacy and security
- + Supports multiple platforms
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Some stability issues reported
Zen Browser
Zen Browser is a Gecko-based web browser that offers a minimalist design and extensive customization options, appealing to users seeking a calm and tailored browsing experience.
Zen Browser provides a customizable web browsing experience with a focus on design and user preferences.
Pros
- + Customizable interface
- + Minimalist design
- + Active development and updates
- + Strong community support
Cons
- - Past security vulnerabilities
- - Technical issues such as tab loss on updates