Tor Browser vs Mullvad Browser

Tor Browser9.3Visit Mullvad Browser9.1Visit

Higher score Tor Browser #2 in Privacy Browsers 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Tor Browser

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

• Tor Browser fits best

  Maximum anonymity and censorship resistance

• Mullvad Browser fits best

  Strong anti-tracking without paying

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Side by side

Feature	Tor Browser 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Mullvad Browser 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.1
Ranking	#2 in Privacy Browsers	#4 in Privacy Browsers
Best for	Maximum anonymity and censorship resistance	Strong anti-tracking without paying
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Docs, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tor Browser 1/4 · Mullvad Browser 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	Tor routing, multi-layer encryption, and fingerprinting resistance Free access to onion services, bridges, and Connection Assist Website isolation, NoScript, and configurable security levels	Advanced anti-fingerprinting with letterboxing and isolation uBlock Origin blocks third-party trackers by default Free, open-source desktop browser with no paid tier
Cons	No official iOS version Additional browser extensions are strongly discouraged Tor routing can make everyday browsing less convenient	Available only on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops Cross-device synchronization is not supported Privacy controls may require more browser adjustment than simpler tools
Our verdict	Tor Browser is a free, open-source web browser based on Firefox that routes browsing through the Tor network. It is designed for people who want to reduce tracking, surveillance, fingerprinting, and censorship exposure, including… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Tor Browser — where it wins

  • Tor routing, multi-layer encryption, and fingerprinting resistance
  • Free access to onion services, bridges, and Connection Assist
  • Website isolation, NoScript, and configurable security levels

  Where it doesn't

  • No official iOS version
  • Additional browser extensions are strongly discouraged
  • Tor routing can make everyday browsing less convenient

• 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

• Tor Browser9.3/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source browser built for anonymity, censorship resistance, and onion access.

  Visit Tor BrowserFull verdict →
• Mullvad Browser9.1/10 · Free plan

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

  Try Mullvad BrowserFull verdict →