LibreWolf vs IronFox

LibreWolf9.0Visit IronFox8.8Visit

Higher score LibreWolf #5 in Privacy Browsers 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit LibreWolf

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IronFox #7 in Privacy Browsers 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit IronFox

• LibreWolf fits best

  Privacy-focused Firefox desktop users

• IronFox fits best

  Highly hardened Android privacy browsing

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Side by side

Feature	LibreWolf 9.0/10 Visit ↗	IronFox 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#5 in Privacy Browsers	#7 in Privacy Browsers
Best for	Privacy-focused Firefox desktop users	Highly hardened Android privacy browsing
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Android
Features LibreWolf 1/4 · IronFox 3/4
Tracker blocking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Ad blocking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Built-in VPN	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Open source	✓	✓
Specs
Fingerprint protection	Not checked yet	Advanced
Supported platforms	Both	Mobile
Our review
Pros	Includes uBlock Origin with custom filter lists Adds strict tracking, cookie, URL, and fingerprinting protections Free, open-source software with telemetry removal	uBlock Origin and strict tracking protection are enabled by default Hardened fingerprinting protection limits browser identification signals Clears browsing data on exit and disables telemetry at build time
Cons	Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop use Firefox Sync requires manual enablement Support is centered on community resources and documentation	Android-only coverage excludes desktop and other mobile platforms The project was founded in 2024, making it a newer browser option No vendor-provided VPN feature is documented
Our verdict	LibreWolf is a free, open-source, community-driven desktop browser based on Firefox. It is designed for people who want stronger privacy and security settings without starting with a standard browser configuration. Its focus suits… Read the review →	IronFox is an open-source Android web browser based on Firefox for Android, with additional privacy hardening and modifications. It is aimed at people who want strong browser-level privacy controls without configuring each protection… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• LibreWolf — where it wins

  • Includes uBlock Origin with custom filter lists
  • Adds strict tracking, cookie, URL, and fingerprinting protections
  • Free, open-source software with telemetry removal

  Where it doesn't

  • Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop use
  • Firefox Sync requires manual enablement
  • Support is centered on community resources and documentation

• IronFox — where it wins

  • uBlock Origin and strict tracking protection are enabled by default
  • Hardened fingerprinting protection limits browser identification signals
  • Clears browsing data on exit and disables telemetry at build time

  Where it doesn't

  • Android-only coverage excludes desktop and other mobile platforms
  • The project was founded in 2024, making it a newer browser option
  • No vendor-provided VPN feature is documented

• LibreWolf9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source desktop browser for users who prioritize privacy controls.

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• IronFox8.8/10 · Free plan

  IronFox combines strict blocking, fingerprinting defenses, and no build-time telemetry on Android.

  Visit IronFoxFull verdict →