Mozilla Firefox vs Yandex Browser

Mozilla Firefox9.1Visit Yandex Browser8.8Visit

Higher score Mozilla Firefox #3 in Google Chrome Alternatives 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Firefox

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Yandex Browser #6 in Google Chrome Alternatives 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Yandex Browser

• Mozilla Firefox fits best

  Users who prioritize an open-source browser

• Yandex Browser fits best

  Users wanting translation and built-in safety features

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Side by side

Feature	Mozilla Firefox 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Yandex Browser 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Google Chrome Alternatives	#6 in Google Chrome Alternatives
Best for	Users who prioritize an open-source browser	Users wanting translation and built-in safety features
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	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 Mozilla Firefox 1/4 · Yandex Browser 1/4
Chromium-based	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Built-in tracking protection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Built-in ad blocking	✓	✓
Built-in VPN	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Sync platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Extension store	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free browsing across desktop and mobile platforms Enhanced Tracking Protection and Total Cookie Protection Syncs tabs, history, passwords, and bookmarks across devices	Blocks ads and trackers, and checks for malicious pages and downloads. Syncs passwords, bookmarks, tabs, history, extensions and settings across devices. Translates pages, text and images; supports Chrome Web Store extensions.
Cons	Extensions come from Firefox’s own ecosystem Support channels center on community and documentation AI features may not suit users seeking a browser without them	Personal use is free, but the license does not cover commercial use. It is not open source. Support channels listed are documentation only.
Our verdict	Mozilla Firefox is a free, open-source browser for people who want desktop and mobile browsing with privacy controls and an independent browser engine. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, and uses Mozilla’s Gecko engine.… Read the review →	Yandex Browser is a free web browser for desktop and mobile, aimed at people who want translation and safety features alongside everyday browsing. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, and uses the Chromium engine. Its… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Mozilla Firefox — where it wins

  • Free browsing across desktop and mobile platforms
  • Enhanced Tracking Protection and Total Cookie Protection
  • Syncs tabs, history, passwords, and bookmarks across devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Extensions come from Firefox’s own ecosystem
  • Support channels center on community and documentation
  • AI features may not suit users seeking a browser without them

• Yandex Browser — where it wins

  • Blocks ads and trackers, and checks for malicious pages and downloads.
  • Syncs passwords, bookmarks, tabs, history, extensions and settings across devices.
  • Translates pages, text and images; supports Chrome Web Store extensions.

  Where it doesn't

  • Personal use is free, but the license does not cover commercial use.
  • It is not open source.
  • Support channels listed are documentation only.

• Mozilla Firefox9.1/10 · Free plan

  A cross-platform browser with tracking protections, sync, and its own extensions ecosystem.

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• Yandex Browser8.8/10 · Free plan

  A Chromium-based browser with sync, translation and built-in blocking across desktop and mobile.

  Visit Yandex BrowserFull verdict →