πŸ“Š 1-Minute Comparison of Browsers

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There are many browsers, but most of them just changes skins without architectural innovation.

Real browsers are rare. They are complex and expensive to make, and Chrome Browser's dominance means few investors are willing to invest in new browsers.

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, less optimized 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.

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