Iridium Browser vs Maxthon
Iridium Browser
iridiumbrowser.org
Maxthon
maxthon.comSide by side
| Figure | Iridium Browser | Maxthon |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 6.8 (#150) | 9.0 (#12) |
| Extensions | Some extensions may not work because of Iridium Browser's privacy and security settings, and the project says it does not test extensions. | Maxthon 7 supports Chrome extensions, and its desktop versions can sync extensions between Windows and macOS. |
| Privacy | It prevents automatic transmission of partial queries, keywords, and metrics to central services unless the user approves. | The browser advertises anti-tracking, ad blocking, incognito browsing, and a free VPN; the homepage says its VPN is provided by Bright Data. |
| Security | The browser says it applies strict security enhancements while aiming to preserve compatibility. | Maxthon says it encrypts account information and sensitive data stored locally or in the cloud, and encrypts data during account synchronization. |
| Support | The site directs users to its GitLab bug tracker to report issues and ask questions. | The site directs users to its help center, troubleshooting and bug-report page, community forum, and customer service contact information for support. |
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In their own words
Iridium Browser
Iridium Browser 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.