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Head-to-head · Google Chrome Alternatives

Vivaldi vs DuckDuckGo Browser

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Vivaldi #5 in Google Chrome Alternatives 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Vivaldi
DuckDuckGo Browser #7 in Google Chrome Alternatives 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit DuckDuckGo

Vivaldi leads on 0 checks, DuckDuckGo Browser on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreVivaldi · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth

Vivaldi scores higher on our rubric for google chrome alternatives: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Vivaldi is the better fit for power users who want extensive tab and workflow controls. DuckDuckGo Browser is the better fit for privacy-minded users who want a free browser.

  • Vivaldi fits best

    Power users who want extensive tab and workflow controls

  • DuckDuckGo Browser fits best

    Privacy-minded users who want a free browser

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Side by side

Feature Vivaldi 8.9/10 Visit ↗ DuckDuckGo Browser 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #5 in Google Chrome Alternatives #7 in Google Chrome Alternatives
Best for Power users who want extensive tab and workflow controls Privacy-minded users who want a free browser
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $99.99/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Vivaldi 1/4 · DuckDuckGo Browser 1/4
Chromium-based Not checked yet Not checked yet
Built-in tracking protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Built-in ad blocking ✓ ✓
Built-in VPN Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Sync platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Extension store Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Tiles, stacks, and hibernation give users several ways to manage tabs.
  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking, plus encrypted cross-device sync.
  • Includes mail, calendar, notes, feeds, translation, and web panels.
  • Blocks third-party trackers, ads, and cookie pop-ups
  • Syncs bookmarks, passwords, and other data with end-to-end encryption
  • Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Cons
  • Its many controls and built-in tools may be more than minimal browsing needs.
  • It is not open source.
  • Built-in mail, calendar, and feed reader may not suit users who prefer separate apps.
  • VPN and identity protection features require a subscription
  • The Plus and Pro plans bundle services beyond browser features
  • Community and documentation are the listed support channels
Our verdict

Vivaldi is a free Chromium-based browser for people who want to shape how they browse and organize work. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as iOS and Android, and supports extensions from the Chrome Web Store. Its combination…

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DuckDuckGo Browser is a free browser for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, aimed at people who want privacy protections built into everyday browsing. It includes DuckDuckGo Search, third-party tracker and ad blocking, cookie-pop-up…

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  1. VivaldiGoogle Chrome Alternatives 8.9Free plan
  2. DuckDuckGo BrowserGoogle Chrome Alternatives 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Vivaldi — where it wins

    • Tiles, stacks, and hibernation give users several ways to manage tabs.
    • Built-in ad and tracker blocking, plus encrypted cross-device sync.
    • Includes mail, calendar, notes, feeds, translation, and web panels.

    Where it doesn't

    • Its many controls and built-in tools may be more than minimal browsing needs.
    • It is not open source.
    • Built-in mail, calendar, and feed reader may not suit users who prefer separate apps.

  • DuckDuckGo Browser — where it wins

    • Blocks third-party trackers, ads, and cookie pop-ups
    • Syncs bookmarks, passwords, and other data with end-to-end encryption
    • Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • VPN and identity protection features require a subscription
    • The Plus and Pro plans bundle services beyond browser features
    • Community and documentation are the listed support channels

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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