Mullvad Browser vs LibreWolf

Mullvad Browser9.1Visit LibreWolf9.0Visit

Higher score Mullvad Browser #4 in Privacy Browsers 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Try Mullvad Browser

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

• Mullvad Browser fits best

  Strong anti-tracking without paying

• LibreWolf fits best

  Privacy-focused Firefox desktop users

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Side by side

Feature	Mullvad Browser 9.1/10 Visit ↗	LibreWolf 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	9.0
Ranking	#4 in Privacy Browsers	#5 in Privacy Browsers
Best for	Strong anti-tracking without paying	Privacy-focused Firefox desktop users
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Docs, Community	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mullvad Browser 1/4 · LibreWolf 1/4
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	✓	✓
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	Includes uBlock Origin with custom filter lists Adds strict tracking, cookie, URL, and fingerprinting protections Free, open-source software with telemetry removal
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	Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop use Firefox Sync requires manual enablement Support is centered on community resources and documentation
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… Read the review →	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 →

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

• 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

• Mullvad Browser9.1/10 · Free plan

  A free desktop browser with advanced anti-tracking and anti-fingerprinting protections.

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• LibreWolf9.0/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit LibreWolfFull verdict →