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Ungoogled Chromium vs Helium
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Ungoogled Chromium
7.0Google Chromium, sans integration with Google
Helium
8.0Chromium-based web browser
| Metric | Ungoogled Chromium | Helium |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Browsers | Browsers |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.8K | 1.4K |
| 90-day Installs | 6.2K | 4.7K |
| 365-day Installs | 25.3K | 11.2K |
| Version | 149.0.7827.155-1.1 | 0.14.2.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 608 | 968 |
| GitHub Forks | 88 | 48 |
| Open Issues | 16 | 16 |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Shell | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 1, 2016 | Sep 26, 2025 |
Reviews
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
Helium
Helium is a Chromium-based, open-source web browser built for macOS, offering a modern and customizable browsing experience. It benefits users seeking an alternative to mainstream browsers with active development and community contributions.
Helium provides a web browsing experience similar to Chrome and Edge but with open-source transparency.
Pros
- + Open-source with GPL-3.0 license, promoting transparency and community contributions.
- + Built on Chromium, ensuring compatibility with web standards and extensions.
- + Active development and responsive community support.
Cons
- - GPL-3.0 license may be less preferred by some users compared to permissive licenses.
- - Lacks unique features beyond standard Chromium functionality.