Samsung Internet vs Waterfox
Samsung Internet
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Waterfox
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| Figure | Samsung Internet | Waterfox |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 8.8 (#18) | 9.3 (#3) |
| Spec score · Secure Browser Software | 8.2 (#12) | 8.5 (#8) |
| Browser engine | chromium | gecko |
| Built-in ad blocking | No | Yes |
| Company | Samsung Electronics says it was founded in 1969. | Waterfox says Alex Kontos founded it in 2011 and that BrowserWorks Ltd has operated it under his wholly owned independent ownership since 2023. |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Suwon, South Korea | Suite 140, 372 Old Street, London, EC1V 9AU, United Kingdom |
| Platforms | Samsung says the browser is available on Android smartphones and tablets and on PCs running Windows 10 or later. | Downloads are listed for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android; Windows requires Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.15 or later, and Linux glibc 2.17 or later. |
| Privacy | Secret Mode deletes cookies and browsing history after all Secret Mode tabs are closed, while saved items remain accessible only in Secret Mode. | The privacy policy says Waterfox telemetry, health reports and crash reports are disabled and locked off at build time. |
| Support | Samsung support pages offer contact through online chat and the Samsung Members app, and the Browser FAQ describes sending an error report with an editable screenshot and device log. | Waterfox provides help articles for browsing, privacy and security, customization, troubleshooting and Android. |
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In their own words
Samsung Internet
Samsung Internet is a free web browser from Samsung for Android phones and tablets, Windows PCs, and browser extensions. It uses the Chromium engine and supports continuing browsing between devices. That handoff requires the same Samsung Account on both devices; continuing apps also requires Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and the “Continue apps on other devices” setting. Galaxy AI features can summarize or translate webpages and read selected text aloud on supported devices. Availability depends on language, region, operating system, and device, and some features may require a network connection and Samsung Account. Users can move the menu and URL bar, rearrange the Customize menu, and add up to seven toolbar features. Secret Mode removes cookies and browsing history after its tabs close, while saved items remain available only there. Samsung Internet includes Smart Anti-Tracking, a Privacy Dashboard, biometric sign-in on supported devices, and video playback controls. PC content blockers are supported; Android ad blocking requires a compatible third-party app.
Waterfox
Waterfox is a free, open-source web browser built around privacy and customisation. It uses the Gecko engine and is listed for Android, browser extensions, Linux, macOS and Windows. On desktop, it blocks ads, trackers, pop-ups and overlays by default; filter lists and site exceptions can be adjusted. Private tabs use their own container, and Waterfox removes that container’s site data when the final private tab closes. DNS requests are encrypted and passed through an Oblivious HTTP relay; users can change or disable the default Fastly-operated relay and Cloudflare-operated resolver. Tree tabs nest pages under the page that opened them, with branches that can be collapsed or moved together. Firefox WebExtensions work, but Chrome-only extensions do not transfer automatically. Regular updates incorporate Mozilla security fixes using the Firefox ESR model. Waterfox says telemetry, health reports and crash reports are disabled at build time. Sync is off until Mozilla-account sign-in, and synced data is end-to-end encrypted. The browser plan is free, with no premium tier or required payment.