Bare Browser vs Google Chrome
Bare Browser
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Google Chrome
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| Figure | Bare Browser | Google Chrome |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mobile Browser Software | 8.4 (#8) | 8.8 (#3) |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 8.1 (#66) | 9.1 (#8) |
| Browser engine | chromium | chromium |
| Extensions | Bare supports desktop browser extensions, including Bitwarden and Dark Reader. | Chrome users can find extensions for shopping, entertainment, and productivity in the Chrome Web Store. |
| Extension support | chrome_store | chrome_store |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | mobile | both |
| Privacy | Bare says it removes telemetry, Google sign-in prompts, Firebase registration, and built-in AI surfaces. | Chrome’s Privacy Guide provides a step-by-step tour of privacy settings. |
| Support | Privacy questions or concerns can be sent to [email protected]. | Google provides Chrome Help and a help community for installation and other Chrome issues. |
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In their own words
Bare Browser
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Google Chrome
Google Chrome is a free web browser for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS, with extensions available through the Chrome Web Store. It supports tab groups with labels and colors, plus Energy Saver and Memory Saver tools. Signing in provides access to bookmarks and saved passwords across devices, and Google Password Manager is built in. Safe Browsing warns about known dangerous websites, downloads, and extensions; Safety Check reviews passwords, extensions, settings, privacy, and security. Privacy Guide offers a step-by-step tour of privacy settings. Google says Chrome receives a new update every four weeks. Its AI features include AI Mode for follow-up questions and web links, and Gemini, which can use open tabs and browsing history to help users understand web content and complete tasks. Auto browse is limited to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers in the U.S. Chrome requires supported operating systems: Mac requires macOS 13 Ventura or later, Android requires version 10 or later, and iOS requires version 17 or later. Older Windows and macOS versions may no longer receive updates.