1-Minute Comparison of Browsers

  • There are many browsers out there, but it's easy to understand them once you read this.

Category 1: Large Browser Vendors

  • Examples: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, etc.
  • They have large teams and significant resources. You cannot go wrong with them.
  • Their commercial interests and high costs force them to collect lots of data and arrange features in ways that may not benefit the user. Unique features or a truly clean digital experience are rare.
  • They focus on desktop versions and devote limited resources to port weaker versions to mobile.

Category 2: Browser "Wrappers"

  • Examples: VIA, X, Arc, etc.
  • Most non-big-tech browsers fall into this category.
  • They are thin "wrappers" around the built-in browser.
  • The wrapping is written in less efficient languages (JavaScript, Java, Swift, etc.), making development easier but the browser inherently slower.
  • They lack a browser engine, so they are <100MB and advertised as "lightweight," but small size doesn't mean faster or less data collection.
  • Due to Apple's policy, third-party iOS browsers can only be "wrappers."
  • Weaker functionality.

Category 3: HuBrowser

  • The reason HuBrowser was created: there's none like it.
    • Full-powered browser.
    • Fully dedicated to the user.
    • Fully optimized for Android.