Flow Browser vs Google Chrome
Flow Browser
flow-browser.com
Google Chrome
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| Figure | Flow Browser | Google Chrome |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 7.9 (#84) | 9.1 (#8) |
| Browser engine | The project README says Flow Browser combines Chromium with an interface built on Electron. | chromium |
| Extension support | chrome_store | chrome_store |
| Platforms | The project's releases list Windows setup files, macOS disk images, and Linux AppImage builds. | both |
| Product | Flow describes itself as a modern, privacy-focused browser with a minimal interface. | Chrome is a web browser for browsing the web. |
| Tab management | It supports sleeping inactive tabs to save resources and pinning tabs in spaces for quick access. | Chrome lets users group, label, and color-code tabs. |
Plans
In their own words
Flow Browser
Flow Browser has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.