Google Chrome vs Min Browser
Google Chrome
google.com
Min Browser
minbrowser.orgSide by side
| Figure | Google Chrome | Min Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 9.1 (#8) | 8.1 (#68) |
| Browser engine | chromium | chromium |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | both | desktop |
| Privacy | Chrome’s Privacy Guide provides a step-by-step tour of privacy settings. | Usage statistics are enabled by default and include operating system, computer language, install date, version, feature usage, and an anonymous installation ID; users can opt out in preferences. |
| Product | Chrome is a web browser for browsing the web. | Min is a fast, minimal browser designed to protect privacy and reduce distractions. |
| Support | Google provides Chrome Help and a help community for installation and other Chrome issues. | The project directs users with questions to open an issue and also points to its Discord server. |
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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.
Min Browser
Min Browser has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.