Head-to-head · Web Browsers
Epic Privacy Browser vs Avast Secure Browser
Epic Privacy Browser leads on 0 checks, Avast Secure Browser on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEpic Privacy Browser · 7.9/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Avast Secure Browser
- Most featuresAvast Secure Browser · 2 of 3
Epic Privacy Browser scores higher on our rubric for web browsers: 7.9 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #13 and #16.
Avast Secure Browser offers cross-device sync; Epic Privacy Browser doesn't.
Epic Privacy Browser is the better fit for users wanting strong private browsing defaults. Avast Secure Browser is the better fit for users wanting banking and security protections.
- Epic Privacy Browser fits best
Users wanting strong private browsing defaults
- Avast Secure Browser fits best
Users wanting banking and security protections
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Side by side
| Feature | Epic Privacy Browser 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Avast Secure Browser 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #13 in Web Browsers | #16 in Web Browsers |
| Best for | Users wanting strong private browsing defaults | Users wanting banking and security protections |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free | $49.99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community | Docs, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Epic Privacy Browser 1/3 · Avast Secure Browser 2/3 | ||
| Built-in ad blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross-device sync | — | ✓ (best) |
| Open source | — | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Both | Both |
| Browser engine | Chromium | Chromium |
| Tracking protection | Advanced | Not checked yet |
| Extension support | Chrome_store | Chrome_store |
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| Our verdict | Epic Privacy Browser is a free Chromium-based browser from Hidden Reflex for people who want privacy controls built into everyday browsing. It is available on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, and combines ad and tracker blocking with… Read the review → |
Avast Secure Browser is a free web browser for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, aimed at people who want browsing privacy and security tools in one application. Its feature set includes Privacy Guard, ad and tracker blocking, Web Shield,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Epic Privacy Browser — where it wins
- Blocks ads, trackers and third-party cookies by default
- Adds fingerprinting and WebRTC IP leak protection
- Available on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
Where it doesn't
- Chrome Web Store extensions are supported only on desktop
- The browser is not open source
- Its single free plan offers no tiered pricing choices
Avast Secure Browser — where it wins
- Bank Mode supports encrypted banking and shopping sessions.
- Web Shield blocks malicious and phishing websites and unsafe downloads.
- Free apps cover Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
Where it doesn't
- The built-in VPN is available only in PRO.
- Automatic blocking of all ads and trackers requires PRO.
- Extension support is focused on Chrome Web Store add-ons.
- Epic Privacy Browser7.9/10 · Free plan
A free Chromium browser focused on blocking ads, trackers and fingerprinting.
Visit EpicFull verdict → - Avast Secure Browser7.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A free, security-focused browser with banking protection and an optional VPN.
Visit AvastFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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