European Alternatives to Safari
Apple's web browser, integrated into macOS and iOS. Optimized for the Apple ecosystem with iCloud sync.
Safari Features
- Fast and energy-efficient browsing
- iCloud sync (bookmarks, history, tabs)
- Intelligent Tracking Prevention
- Private browsing mode
- Native Apple integration (Handoff, AirPlay)
- Built-in reader mode
Price: Free (included with macOS/iOS)
Why leave Safari?
- Safari collects advertising data via 'Private Click Measurement', enabling cross-site fingerprinting
- Apple re-injects geolocation data into Private Relay, making ad targeting easier
- Safari is limited to the Apple ecosystem (macOS, iOS) - no Windows or Linux version
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 : 85/100
- GDPR : 95/100
- Features : 90/100
- Overall Score : 91/100
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 Safari users as it offers a complete suite (mail, calendar, RSS) while being available on all platforms. Unlike Safari limited to Apple, Vivaldi works on Windows and Linux. Encrypted sync effectively replaces iCloud, and hosting in Iceland ensures your data is protected from the CLOUD Act.
Switch from Safari to Vivaldi
Strengths
- Available on all platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile)
- Superior built-in features (mail, calendar, RSS)
- End-to-end encrypted sync
- Import bookmarks from Safari
- Native ad blocker
Weaknesses
- Norway = Europe but not EU 🇳🇴
- No Handoff/AirPlay integration
- Requires manual export of iCloud passwords
All Alternatives
- Vivaldi (NO) — Score : 91/100 (Recommended)
- Mullvad Browser (SE) — Score : 72/100
- Ecosia Browser (DE) — Score : 78/100