European Alternatives to Google Chrome
Web browser developed by Google, market leader with over 65% global market share.
Google Chrome Features
- Fast web browsing
- Multi-device sync (bookmarks, history, tabs)
- Chrome Web Store extensions (thousands available)
- Automatic page translation
- Built-in reader mode and PDF viewer
- Private browsing (Incognito)
Price: Free
Why leave Google Chrome?
- Chrome collects 20 different types of personal data, including browsing history and location
- Google is subject to the US CLOUD Act, allowing US authorities to access your browsing data
- Google uses your browsing data to fuel its $237 billion advertising business
Recommended : Vivaldi
Highly customizable browser based in Norway, with built-in mail client, calendar and RSS reader. End-to-end encrypted sync.
Country : NO
Compatibility Scores
- Migration : 90/100
- GDPR : 95/100
- Features : 95/100
- Overall Score : 94/100
Vivaldi Features
- Customizable browser
- Built-in mail client
- Built-in calendar
- Built-in RSS reader
- Native ad and tracker blocker
- E2E encrypted sync
- Chrome extensions compatible
- Notes and screenshots
Price: Free
Why this choice?
Vivaldi is our recommendation for Chrome users thanks to easy import and Chrome extension compatibility. It's the most complete solution with built-in mail, calendar and RSS reader, while respecting your privacy with encrypted sync and no tracking. Hosted in Iceland, out of reach of the CLOUD Act.
Switch from Google Chrome to Vivaldi
Strengths
- Easy import from Chrome (bookmarks, passwords)
- Chrome extensions compatible
- Built-in features (mail, calendar, RSS)
- End-to-end encrypted sync
- Native ad blocker
Weaknesses
- Norway = Europe but not EU 🇳🇴
- Slightly higher memory consumption
- Rich interface that may seem complex at first
All Alternatives
- Vivaldi (NO) — Score : 94/100 (Recommended)
- Mullvad Browser (SE) — Score : 76/100
- Ecosia Browser (DE) — Score : 82/100