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Crest vs Ungoogled Chromium
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Crest
7.0Open-source web browser
Ungoogled Chromium
7.0Google Chromium, sans integration with Google
| Metric | Crest | Ungoogled Chromium |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Browsers | Browsers |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 131 | 2.1K |
| 90-day Installs | 131 | 5.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 131 | 23.6K |
| Version | 0.8.1 | 155.0.8059.39-1.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 256 | 608 |
| GitHub Forks | 13 | 88 |
| Open Issues | 92 | 16 |
| License | MPL-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Swift | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6d ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 1, 2016 |
Reviews
Crest
Crest is an open-source web browser designed for privacy and customization, available on macOS, iPhone, and iPad. It offers a modern, fast experience with support for extensions and sync across devices. It’s ideal for users seeking an alternative to mainstream browsers with a focus on privacy.
Crest is a privacy-focused and customizable web browser built with Swift.
Pros
- + Open-source and privacy-focused
- + Cross-platform support for macOS, iPhone, and iPad
- + Active development with frequent updates
Cons
- - Limited community traction and user base
- - Potential confusion with unrelated 'Crest' brand mentions
Ungoogled Chromium
Ungoogled Chromium offers a privacy-focused alternative to Google's Chrome, removing Google integration for enhanced control. It's ideal for users who prefer open-source browsers without corporate tracking.
Provides a web browser based on Chromium without Google services.
Pros
- + Enhanced privacy
- + Customizable experience
- + Open-source
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Missing some features