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What is Waterfox?

Waterfox is a privacy-driven web browser built for users who demand customization, performance, and transparency. It is designed without telemetry, analytics, or remote experiments, ensuring your data remains private. The browser includes Oblivious DNS by default, protecting both query content and user identity. Waterfox features built-in Private Tabs for isolating sensitive activity within a single window. Advanced tab management tools, including tree-style vertical tabs, help keep browsing sessions organized. These tools are native to the browser and require no extensions. Users gain access to layout controls, status bars, and power-user shortcuts directly from settings. Waterfox emphasizes speed and responsiveness across platforms. The browser maintains compatibility with modern web technologies and extensions. Its customization options rival heavily modified browsers without added complexity. Waterfox is built for users who want full control over their browsing environment. It delivers privacy, flexibility, and performance in one streamlined package.

What is GNU IceCat?

GNUzilla is the GNU version of the Mozilla suite, while GNU IceCat is specifically designed for users of the Firefox browser within the GNU community. One of its key advantages is its unwavering dedication to ethical principles, as it consists entirely of free software. In contrast, although the Mozilla project's Firefox source code is open, it incorporates nonfree software through various plug-ins and add-ons. Additionally, Mozilla's trademark license imposes limitations on the distribution of modified versions, which can obstruct users from fully exercising their software freedoms. IceCat significantly enhances security during web browsing by offering an extension that encrypts data exchanges with many popular websites. It effectively thwarts privacy trackers during regular browsing and blocks all third-party requests in private mode, leveraging the technology of Adblock Plus. Furthermore, IceCat includes a distinctive “about:icecat” homepage that provides users with important information regarding its free software and privacy features, alongside customizable options to enable or disable functionalities that might impede website access. This thoughtful approach not only prioritizes user privacy but also resonates with the foundational ideals of free software advocacy, thereby fostering a more secure and personalized online experience. By prioritizing these principles, IceCat stands out as a robust alternative for those who value both freedom and security in their web browsing activities.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Ant Download Manager (AntDM)
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Opera
start.me

Integrations Supported

Ant Download Manager (AntDM)
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Opera
start.me

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Waterfox

Date Founded

2011

Company Location

United Kingdom

Company Website

www.waterfox.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

GNU

Date Founded

1983

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.gnu.org/software/gnuzilla/

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