Firefox Relay vs Maxthon
Firefox Relay
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| Figure | Firefox Relay | Maxthon |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mobile Browser Software | 8.9 (#2) | 8.7 (#4) |
| Data collection | Relay records the websites where masks were used and lets users opt out of that labeling and synchronization. | The privacy policy says Maxthon collects search queries, IP addresses, and browser details for searches made through its default MaxAsk search engine, which uses Google as its search content provider. |
| Support | Relay provides a support site and a contact support option for users who need help. | The site directs users to its help center, troubleshooting and bug-report page, community forum, and customer service contact information for support. |
Plans
Firefox Relay
- Limited email protectionFree
- Limited email protectionFree
- Add VPN protectionPriced on request
- Email & phone protectionPriced on request
- Email protectionPriced on request
In their own words
Firefox Relay
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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.