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Head-to-head · Privacy Browsers

Mullvad Browser vs DuckDuckGo Browser

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Mullvad Browser #4 in Privacy Browsers 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Try Mullvad Browser
DuckDuckGo Browser #6 in Privacy Browsers 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit DuckDuckGo

Mullvad Browser leads on 0 checks, DuckDuckGo Browser on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMullvad Browser · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresMullvad Browser · 1 of 4

Mullvad Browser scores higher on our rubric for privacy browsers: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Mullvad Browser is the better fit for strong anti-tracking without paying. DuckDuckGo Browser is the better fit for privacy users wanting polished multi-device sync.

  • Mullvad Browser fits best

    Strong anti-tracking without paying

  • DuckDuckGo Browser fits best

    Privacy users wanting polished multi-device sync

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Side by side

Feature Mullvad Browser 9.1/10 Visit ↗ DuckDuckGo Browser 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #4 in Privacy Browsers #6 in Privacy Browsers
Best for Strong anti-tracking without paying Privacy users wanting polished multi-device sync
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $99.99/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs, Community Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Mullvad Browser 1/4 · DuckDuckGo Browser 0/4
Tracker blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Ad blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Built-in VPN Not checked yet Not checked yet
Open source ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Fingerprint protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Advanced anti-fingerprinting with letterboxing and isolation
  • uBlock Origin blocks third-party trackers by default
  • Free, open-source desktop browser with no paid tier
  • Blocks trackers, ads, cookie pop-ups, and email trackers
  • Syncs bookmarks, passwords, autofill, settings, and chats with encryption
  • Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Cons
  • Available only on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops
  • Cross-device synchronization is not supported
  • Privacy controls may require more browser adjustment than simpler tools
  • VPN and identity protection require a paid subscription
  • Plus and Pro plans add significant recurring costs
  • Support is limited to community and documentation channels
Our verdict

Mullvad Browser is a free, open-source desktop web browser developed by Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project. It is designed for people who want to reduce third-party tracking, browser fingerprinting, cookie-based identification, and telemetry…

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DuckDuckGo Browser is a free privacy browser for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. It combines DuckDuckGo Search with third-party tracker blocking, ad blocking including YouTube ads, cookie pop-up blocking, email tracker protection, and…

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  1. Mullvad BrowserPrivacy Browsers 9.1Free plan
  2. DuckDuckGo BrowserPrivacy Browsers 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mullvad Browser — where it wins

    • Advanced anti-fingerprinting with letterboxing and isolation
    • uBlock Origin blocks third-party trackers by default
    • Free, open-source desktop browser with no paid tier

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops
    • Cross-device synchronization is not supported
    • Privacy controls may require more browser adjustment than simpler tools

  • DuckDuckGo Browser — where it wins

    • Blocks trackers, ads, cookie pop-ups, and email trackers
    • Syncs bookmarks, passwords, autofill, settings, and chats with encryption
    • Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • VPN and identity protection require a paid subscription
    • Plus and Pro plans add significant recurring costs
    • Support is limited to community and documentation channels

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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