Google Chrome vs Iridium Browser
Google Chrome
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| Figure | Google Chrome | Iridium Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 9.1 (#8) | 6.8 (#150) |
| Extensions | Chrome users can find extensions for shopping, entertainment, and productivity in the Chrome Web Store. | Some extensions may not work because of Iridium Browser's privacy and security settings, and the project says it does not test extensions. |
| Privacy | Chrome’s Privacy Guide provides a step-by-step tour of privacy settings. | It prevents automatic transmission of partial queries, keywords, and metrics to central services unless the user approves. |
| Safe Browsing | Safe Browsing warns about malware and phishing attacks. | Google Safe Browsing is enabled by default and can be disabled in the browser settings. |
| Security | Safe Browsing warns users about known dangerous websites, downloads, and extensions. | The browser says it applies strict security enhancements while aiming to preserve compatibility. |
| Support | Google provides Chrome Help and a help community for installation and other Chrome issues. | The site directs users to its GitLab bug tracker to report issues and ask questions. |
| Updates | Google says Chrome gets a new update every four weeks. | The browser does not install updates automatically; users must download and install new builds manually. |
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In their own words
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.
Iridium Browser
Iridium Browser has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.