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Open source alternatives to Safari[006]
Safari is Apple's default browser for macOS and iOS, built on WebKit with tab groups, reader mode and tracking prevention. Below are 6 self-hostable open source alternatives, ranked by GitHub popularity.
Ladybird
Truly independent web browser
★ STARS
63.2k
⑂ FORKS
3.0k
zen-browser
Welcome to a calmer internet
★ STARS
41.9k
⑂ FORKS
1.5k
Brave
Brave browser for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows.
★ STARS
22.5k
⑂ FORKS
3.1k
Helium
Private, fast, and honest web browser
★ STARS
15.5k
⑂ FORKS
370
Flow
A modern, privacy-focused browser with a minimalistic design.
★ STARS
968
⑂ FORKS
56
midori-browser
Midori for Windows, Linux & Mac, web browser focused on lightness and privacy.
★ STARS
298
⑂ FORKS
19
// EDITOR'S TAKE
Brave is the most realistic daily replacement, matching Safari's tracker blocking out of the box and staying compatible with sites that only test against Chromium. zen-browser suits people who liked tab groups and want vertical tabs and split view instead, and Ladybird is the only project here with a genuinely independent engine, but it is years away from replacing anything.
// FREQUENTLY ASKED
What is the best open source Safari alternative?
Ladybird is the most popular open source Safari alternative by GitHub stars (63,207 stars). The other 5 options are ranked above.
Are these Safari alternatives self-hostable?
Yes — every project listed here is open source and runs on your own infrastructure. Click into a project to see its license, stars, language, and current health status.
Are they free?
All projects shown are free and open source. Check each project's license page for the terms — most are MIT, Apache 2.0, or AGPL.