Maxthon vs Nyxt
Maxthon
maxthon.comNyxt
nyxt-browser.comSide by side
| Figure | Maxthon | Nyxt |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 9.0 (#12) | 8.5 (#41) |
| Browser engine | chromium | webkit |
| Built-in ad blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Extensions | Maxthon 7 supports Chrome extensions, and its desktop versions can sync extensions between Windows and macOS. | Nyxt supports extensions written in Common Lisp; browser WebExtensions such as Firefox and Chrome extensions are not yet available. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The download page offers versions for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, including Windows desktop and portable builds. | desktop |
| Security | Maxthon says it encrypts account information and sensitive data stored locally or in the cloud, and encrypts data during account synchronization. | The FAQ says the default WebKitGTK renderer runs with sandboxing enabled; sandboxing for other engines depends on availability. |
| Support | The site directs users to its help center, troubleshooting and bug-report page, community forum, and customer service contact information for support. | The download page directs users to Nyxt’s forums and GitHub for support. |
Plans
Nyxt
- Free downloadFree
- Pay what you can$10 a month
- NyxtFree
- Nyxt (pay what you can)$10, paid once
In their own words
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.