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Vivaldi vs Zen Browser

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Vivaldi

8.0
Browsers

Web browser with built-in email client focusing on customization and control

Zen Browser

8.0
Browsers

Gecko based web browser

Metric Vivaldi Zen Browser
Category Browsers Browsers
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 1.4K 2.3K
90-day Installs 4.8K 7.5K
365-day Installs 18.8K 35.0K
Version 7.9.3970.60 1.19.11b
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 222 40.6K
GitHub Forks 36 1.4K
Open Issues 6 532
License BSD-3-Clause MPL-2.0
Language JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jan 27, 2015 Sep 10, 2024

Reviews

Vivaldi

Vivaldi is a customizable web browser with a built-in email client, offering users extensive control over their browsing experience. It emphasizes privacy and flexibility, making it ideal for those who value a tailored internet experience.

Vivaldi provides a web browsing experience with integrated email capabilities, focusing on user customization and control.

Pros

  • + Highly customizable interface
  • + Built-in email client for convenience
  • + Strong focus on privacy and user control

Cons

  • - GitHub source code details are unclear
  • - Limited third-party community support beyond Hacker News

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