Mullvad Browser vs SnowHaze

Mullvad Browser is a free, open-source browser designed to reduce tracking and browser fingerprinting. It uses the Gecko engine and runs on supported versions of Linux, macOS and Windows; the Windows version requires Windows 10 or later and a 64-bit system. Fingerprinting protection is intended to make users appear more similar to one another, and uBlock Origin is included to block third-party trackers. The browser also includes ad blocking. Private mode is enabled by default, so cookies, cache and history are not saved between sessions, and a reset button starts a clean session in one click. Mullvad says it has removed browser telemetry. The browser can connect with or without a VPN, but it does not use the Tor Network; it was developed in collaboration with the Tor Project. Cross-device sync is not available. Mullvad says it does not earn money from the browser and instead earns income from its VPN service. Support questions can be sent to [email protected].

SnowHaze combines a free iOS privacy browser with a separate paid VPN service. The browser works on iPhone and iPad, blocks ads and trackers, and includes fingerprint protection, Tor integration, JavaScript controls, and HTTPS enforcement. A Firefox extension is available for desktop or Android. The VPN runs across platforms, including Android, and encrypts internet traffic. It supports OpenVPN and IPsec and has dedicated servers in nine countries. Zero-Knowledge Auth allows VPN use without a user account. SnowHaze says it does not track users or log activity, and the company describes itself as independent and self-financed. The browser is free to download and use; its listed Free browser plan is free. VPN access is paid, but no price is listed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before expiry. Unused free-trial time is forfeited when the corresponding subscription is purchased. The support FAQ says dissatisfied users will receive a full refund.