Bare Browser vs Samsung Internet
Bare Browser
barebrowser.org
Samsung Internet
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| Figure | Bare Browser | Samsung Internet |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mobile Browser Software | 8.4 (#8) | 8.2 (#12) |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 8.1 (#66) | 8.8 (#18) |
| Ad blocking | The full, removable uBlock Origin extension is included, and Bare keeps Manifest V2 available. | On PC, Samsung Browser includes content blocker support; on Android, a compatible third-party app must be installed to block ads. |
| Browser engine | chromium | chromium |
| Built-in ad blocking | Yes | No |
| Extensions | Bare supports desktop browser extensions, including Bitwarden and Dark Reader. | Samsung Browser extensions can add features such as translation, security, shopping assistance, and ad blocking; the product page says to download them from Galaxy Store. |
| Extension support | chrome_store | own_store |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | mobile | Samsung says the browser is available on Android smartphones and tablets and on PCs running Windows 10 or later. |
| Privacy | Bare says it removes telemetry, Google sign-in prompts, Firebase registration, and built-in AI surfaces. | Secret Mode deletes cookies and browsing history after all Secret Mode tabs are closed, while saved items remain accessible only in Secret Mode. |
| Support | Privacy questions or concerns can be sent to [email protected]. | Samsung support pages offer contact through online chat and the Samsung Members app, and the Browser FAQ describes sending an error report with an editable screenshot and device log. |
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In their own words
Bare Browser
Bare Browser has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Samsung Internet
Samsung Internet is a free web browser from Samsung for Android phones and tablets, Windows PCs, and browser extensions. It uses the Chromium engine and supports continuing browsing between devices. That handoff requires the same Samsung Account on both devices; continuing apps also requires Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and the “Continue apps on other devices” setting. Galaxy AI features can summarize or translate webpages and read selected text aloud on supported devices. Availability depends on language, region, operating system, and device, and some features may require a network connection and Samsung Account. Users can move the menu and URL bar, rearrange the Customize menu, and add up to seven toolbar features. Secret Mode removes cookies and browsing history after its tabs close, while saved items remain available only there. Samsung Internet includes Smart Anti-Tracking, a Privacy Dashboard, biometric sign-in on supported devices, and video playback controls. PC content blockers are supported; Android ad blocking requires a compatible third-party app.