Head-to-head · Safari Extensions
Vimari vs Amplosion
Vimari leads on 1 check, Amplosion 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 scoreVimari · 6.9/10
- Free planonly Vimari
- Most featuresAmplosion · 2 of 4
Vimari scores higher on our rubric for safari extensions: 6.9 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Vimari offers free plan; Amplosion doesn't. On supported devices, Amplosion gives you Multiple where Vimari offers Mac.
Vimari is the better fit for mac users who prefer keyboard-driven browsing. Amplosion is the better fit for iPhone users who want AMP links redirected.
- Vimari fits best
Mac users who prefer keyboard-driven browsing
- Amplosion fits best
iPhone users who want AMP links redirected
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Side by side
| Feature | Vimari 6.9/10 Visit ↗ | Amplosion 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #7 in Safari Extensions | #8 in Safari Extensions |
| Best for | Mac users who prefer keyboard-driven browsing | iPhone users who want AMP links redirected |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Browser extension | Mobile |
| Platforms | macOS | iOS |
| Support | Docs, Community | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Features Vimari 1/4 · Amplosion 2/4 | ||
| Content blocking | Not checked yet | — |
| Sync available | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| App Store listing | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Open source | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported devices | Mac | Multiple |
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| Our verdict | Vimari is an open-source Safari extension that adds Vim-style keyboard controls to web browsing. It is aimed at Mac users who prefer navigating pages, links, tabs, and browser history with a keyboard rather than a mouse or trackpad. Its… Read the review → |
Amplosion is an iOS Safari extension that redirects AMP pages to their canonical website URLs as pages load. It is aimed at iPhone users who want regular website versions instead of AMP pages, while keeping the option to allow AMP on… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Vimari — where it wins
- Navigate pages, links, tabs, and history with keyboard commands
- Link hinting lets you open links from the keyboard
- Open-source and available at no cost
Where it doesn't
- Supports macOS only
- Focused on navigation rather than broader extension tasks
- Documentation and community are the listed support channels
Amplosion — where it wins
- Redirects AMP pages to their canonical website URLs
- Lets selected websites keep AMP pages enabled
- Shows activation counts in the app and home-screen widgets
Where it doesn't
- Works only on iOS
- Requires a paid purchase
- Widgets, alternative icons and a mini-game are secondary to its core task
- Vimari6.9/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Safari extension for keyboard-first browsing on Mac.
Visit GitHubFull verdict → - Amplosion6.7/10 · Paid
A focused iOS Safari extension for redirecting AMP pages, with site-level allowlisting.
Visit AmplosionFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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