Head-to-head · Web Browsers
Mullvad Browser vs Epic Privacy Browser
Mullvad Browser leads on 1 check, Epic Privacy Browser on 0, 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 scoreMullvad Browser · 8.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresMullvad Browser · 2 of 3
Mullvad Browser scores higher on our rubric for web browsers: 8.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #13.
On browser engine, Mullvad Browser gives you Gecko where Epic Privacy Browser offers Chromium. Mullvad Browser offers open source; Epic Privacy Browser doesn't.
Mullvad Browser is the better fit for users seeking hardened private desktop browsing. Epic Privacy Browser is the better fit for users wanting strong private browsing defaults.
- Mullvad Browser fits best
Users seeking hardened private desktop browsing
- Epic Privacy Browser fits best
Users wanting strong private browsing defaults
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Side by side
| Feature | Mullvad Browser 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | Epic Privacy Browser 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #11 in Web Browsers | #13 in Web Browsers |
| Best for | Users seeking hardened private desktop browsing | Users wanting strong private browsing defaults |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs, Community | Email, Community |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Mullvad Browser 2/3 · Epic Privacy Browser 1/3 | ||
| Built-in ad blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross-device sync | — | — |
| Open source | ✓ (best) | — |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Both | Both |
| Browser engine | Gecko | Chromium |
| Tracking protection | Advanced | Advanced |
| Extension support | Not checked yet | Chrome_store |
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| Our verdict | Mullvad Browser is a free, open-source desktop browser developed by Mullvad in collaboration with the Tor Project. Based on Firefox, it is designed for people who want to reduce tracking and browser fingerprinting without requiring a VPN.… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Mullvad Browser — where it wins
- Advanced anti-fingerprinting with letterboxing and cookie isolation
- uBlock Origin and private browsing enabled by default
- Free, open source, with telemetry removed
Where it doesn't
- Available only on Windows, macOS and Linux
- No official cross-device synchronization feature
- No AI features
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
- Mullvad Browser8.2/10 · Free plan
A privacy-focused desktop browser with strong anti-fingerprinting controls and no paid tier.
Try Mullvad BrowserFull verdict → - Epic Privacy Browser7.9/10 · Free plan
A free Chromium browser focused on blocking ads, trackers and fingerprinting.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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