Maxthon vs Zen Browser
Maxthon
maxthon.com
Zen Browser
zen-browser.appSide by side
| Figure | Maxthon | Zen Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| 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 | 1 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 9.0 (#12) | 8.6 (#32) |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Extensions | Maxthon 7 supports Chrome extensions, and its desktop versions can sync extensions between Windows and macOS. | Zen supports extensions from Mozilla Add-ons, but Firefox themes are not supported. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The download page offers versions for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, including Windows desktop and portable builds. | desktop |
| Product | Maxthon is a Chromium-based web browser with built-in cloud sync, notes, a password manager, ad blocking, and media tools. | Zen is a privacy-focused web browser designed to help users stay productive and focused. |
| Security | Maxthon says it encrypts account information and sensitive data stored locally or in the cloud, and encrypts data during account synchronization. | The security documentation says Zen uses OCSP, HTTPS-Only Mode, protection against deceptive content and dangerous software, and treats unsafe SSL connections as broken by default. |
| Support | The site directs users to its help center, troubleshooting and bug-report page, community forum, and customer service contact information for support. | Users can report browser bugs on GitHub, and the FAQ says the small team may take time to review requests and prioritizes critical and popular issues. |
Plans
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.
Zen Browser
Zen Browser has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.