Helium
Chromium-based desktop browser with default ad and tracker blocking, no analytics, native !bangs, split view, and full MV2 extension support.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopcross-platformone-click install
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/imputnet/helium or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.
Replaces 9 paid apps
up to $225/mo ($2,700/yr) in subscriptions
Helium FAQ
Common questions
Is Helium free and open source?+
Helium is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Chromium-based desktop browser with default ad and tracker blocking, no analytics, native !bangs, split view, and full MV2 extension support.
What paid software does Helium replace?+
Helium serves as a free replacement for 9 paid SaaS applications: Arc, Atlas Browser, Brave, Comet Browser, Dia Browser, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, saving up to $225/month ($2,700/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Helium?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/imputnet/helium or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
What is the catch or trade-off with Helium?+
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.