Google Chrome vs Yandex Browser

Google Chrome9.4Visit Yandex Browser8.9Visit

Higher score Google Chrome #1 in Mobile Browser Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Google Chrome

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Yandex Browser #6 in Mobile Browser Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Yandex Browser

• Google Chrome fits best

  Mainstream browsing and Google syncing

• Yandex Browser fits best

  Full-featured browsing with translation tools

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Side by side

Feature	Google Chrome 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Yandex Browser 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Mobile Browser Software	#6 in Mobile Browser Software
Best for	Mainstream browsing and Google syncing	Full-featured browsing with translation tools
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Chrome 0/2 · Yandex Browser 0/2
Cross-device sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Ad blocking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	both	both
Extension support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Browser engine	Chromium	Chromium
Tab management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free access across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web Chrome Web Store extensions plus tab groups and tab organization Password management, Safe Browsing, and cross-device saved data	Ad and tracker blocking plus protection from malicious pages and downloads Syncs passwords, bookmarks, tabs, history, extensions and settings across devices Combines page, text and image translation with YandexGPT-powered tools
Cons	Enterprise management options are separate from the free browser iOS and iPadOS use WebKit because of Apple's platform requirements Chromium/Blink is not used for Chrome on iOS and iPadOS	Personal non-commercial use only Not open source Extension support is centered on the Chrome Web Store and Opera catalog
Our verdict	Google Chrome is a free web browser for accessing websites and web applications on desktop and mobile devices. It is suited to people who want one browser across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web, with cross-device access to… Read the review →	Yandex Browser is a free Chromium-based browser for people who use multiple devices and want more than basic web access. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, with synchronization for passwords, bookmarks, tabs, history,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google Chrome — where it wins

  • Free access across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web
  • Chrome Web Store extensions plus tab groups and tab organization
  • Password management, Safe Browsing, and cross-device saved data

  Where it doesn't

  • Enterprise management options are separate from the free browser
  • iOS and iPadOS use WebKit because of Apple's platform requirements
  • Chromium/Blink is not used for Chrome on iOS and iPadOS

• Yandex Browser — where it wins

  • Ad and tracker blocking plus protection from malicious pages and downloads
  • Syncs passwords, bookmarks, tabs, history, extensions and settings across devices
  • Combines page, text and image translation with YandexGPT-powered tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Personal non-commercial use only
  • Not open source
  • Extension support is centered on the Chrome Web Store and Opera catalog

• Google Chrome9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad, free browser choice for mainstream browsing and Google syncing.

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• Yandex Browser8.9/10 · Free plan

  A broad Chromium browser for users who want translation, syncing and built-in protections.

  Visit Yandex BrowserFull verdict →