Basilisk vs Maxthon
Basilisk
basilisk-browser.org
Maxthon
maxthon.comSide by side
| Figure | Basilisk | Maxthon |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 8.2 (#58) | 9.0 (#12) |
| Browser engine | other | chromium |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Extensions | It supports XUL and overlay-based extensions but does not support Firefox WebExtensions. | Maxthon 7 supports Chrome extensions, and its desktop versions can sync extensions between Windows and macOS. |
| Extension support | own_store | both |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | desktop | The download page offers versions for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, including Windows desktop and portable builds. |
| Privacy | The project says it does not collect analytics, sell user data, or build user profiles, and that its servers are configured to avoid logging personally identifiable information. | The browser advertises anti-tracking, ad blocking, incognito browsing, and a free VPN; the homepage says its VPN is provided by Bright Data. |
| Support | User support and public discussion are handled through the Basilisk section of the Pale Moon forum; confirmed reproducible bugs should be filed in the source repository. | The site directs users to its help center, troubleshooting and bug-report page, community forum, and customer service contact information for support. |
Plans
In their own words
Basilisk
Basilisk has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Maxthon
Maxthon is a free Chromium-based browser with built-in notes, password management and an AI chat assistant. Signing in syncs bookmarks, settings, Maxnote, password-manager data and quick-access URLs across devices. Maxnote can record, organize, clip and share URLs, text, images and links. Maxthon 7 supports Chrome extensions, and its desktop versions can sync extensions between Windows and macOS. Reading mode removes ads and other page elements, Read Aloud converts webpages to speech, and split-screen browsing shows multiple pages in one window. Listed privacy tools include ad blocking, anti-tracking, incognito mode and a free VPN provided by Bright Data. Maxthon's privacy policy says searches through its default MaxAsk engine, which uses Google as its search content provider, involve collecting search queries, IP addresses and browser details. Maxthon says it encrypts account information and sensitive data stored locally or in the cloud, as well as data during account synchronization. Super Bookmarks requires a VIP subscription, and video downloads are limited for logged-in users.