Head-to-head · Safari Extensions
Vinegar vs Vimari
Vinegar leads on 0 checks, Vimari on 1, 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 scoreVinegar · 7.2/10
- Free planonly Vimari
- Most featuresVinegar · 2 of 4
Vinegar scores higher on our rubric for safari extensions: 7.2 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Vimari offers free plan; Vinegar doesn't. On supported devices, Vinegar gives you Multiple where Vimari offers Mac.
Vinegar is the better fit for safari users who watch YouTube on Apple devices. Vimari is the better fit for mac users who prefer keyboard-driven browsing.
- Vinegar fits best
Safari users who watch YouTube on Apple devices
- Vimari fits best
Mac users who prefer keyboard-driven browsing
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Side by side
| Feature | Vinegar 7.2/10 Visit ↗ | Vimari 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #6 in Safari Extensions | #7 in Safari Extensions |
| Best for | Safari users who watch YouTube on Apple devices | Mac users who prefer keyboard-driven browsing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | $1.99 one-time | Free plan |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Browser extension |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS | macOS |
| Support | Docs, Community | |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business |
| Features Vinegar 2/4 · Vimari 1/4 | ||
| Content blocking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Sync available | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| App Store listing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Open source | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Supported devices | Multiple | Mac |
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| Our verdict | Vinegar replaces YouTube’s player in Safari with a minimal HTML video player. It is aimed at people who watch YouTube on iPhone, iPad or Mac and want playback features that are less tied to the standard YouTube player. The developer says… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Vinegar — where it wins
- Removes in-video ads by replacing YouTube’s player
- Supports picture-in-picture and playback while switching tabs
- One-time purchase works across iPhone, iPad and Mac
Where it doesn't
- Focused on YouTube playback rather than broader Safari tools
- Paid app with no free plan
- Available for iOS and macOS only
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
- Vinegar7.2/10 · Paid
A focused Safari extension for ad-free YouTube playback, picture-in-picture and background listening.
Visit VinegarFull verdict → - Vimari6.9/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Safari extension for keyboard-first browsing on Mac.
Visit GitHubFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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