# Midori Browser: Free Open Source Alternative to Arc, Atlas Browser, Brave

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/midori-browser
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Midori Browser (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Arc, Atlas Browser, Brave, Comet Browser. Midori Browser is a lightweight, fast, and secure browser that protects users' privacy, available for Windows, Linux, and Android.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Midori Browser
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://astian.org/midori-browser
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/goastian/midori-desktop/
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 414
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/goastian/midori-desktop/ or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (9)
Replacing these paid tools with Midori Browser saves up to $225/mo ($2,700/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Arc](https://caniforkit.com/arc) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Arc vs Midori Browser](https://caniforkit.com/vs/arc-vs-midori-browser) |
| [Atlas Browser](https://caniforkit.com/atlas) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Atlas Browser vs Midori Browser](https://caniforkit.com/vs/atlas-vs-midori-browser) |
| [Brave](https://caniforkit.com/brave) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Brave vs Midori Browser](https://caniforkit.com/vs/brave-vs-midori-browser) |
| [Comet Browser](https://caniforkit.com/comet) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Comet Browser vs Midori Browser](https://caniforkit.com/vs/comet-vs-midori-browser) |
| [Dia Browser](https://caniforkit.com/dia) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Dia Browser vs Midori Browser](https://caniforkit.com/vs/dia-vs-midori-browser) |
| [Firefox](https://caniforkit.com/firefox) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Firefox vs Midori Browser](https://caniforkit.com/vs/firefox-vs-midori-browser) |
| [Google Chrome](https://caniforkit.com/google-chrome) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Google Chrome vs Midori Browser](https://caniforkit.com/vs/google-chrome-vs-midori-browser) |
| [Opera](https://caniforkit.com/opera) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Opera vs Midori Browser](https://caniforkit.com/vs/opera-vs-midori-browser) |
| [Safari](https://caniforkit.com/safari) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Safari vs Midori Browser](https://caniforkit.com/vs/safari-vs-midori-browser) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Midori Browser free and open source?
Midori Browser is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Midori Browser is a lightweight, fast, and secure browser that protects users' privacy, available for Windows, Linux, and Android.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Midori Browser?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)