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Free, open-source browser with a classic pre-Quantum Firefox interface
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Ladybird
Truly independent open-source browser engine built from scratch
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About Ladybird
Ladybird is a new web browser built on a browser engine written entirely from scratch, without code from Chromium, Gecko or WebKit, by a non-profit initiative funded by donations and sponsorships. Developed in the open under the BSD 2-Clause licence, it targets macOS and Linux first, with an initial alpha release in preparation.
Ladybird website preview
Live preview of ladybird.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Ladybird: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers web browser, open source, browser engine, non profit — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 1194 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Ladybird pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | ladybird.org |
Ladybird key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: web browser, open source, browser engine, non profit
- Official site: ladybird.org
Ladybird FAQ
How much does Ladybird cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (ladybird.org).
What is Ladybird used for?
Truly independent open-source browser engine built from scratch Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: web browser, open source, browser engine, non profit.
Where can I try Ladybird?
On its official site, ladybird.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Ladybird vs alternatives
| Ladybird | Basilisk | Falkon | Floorp | |
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| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | web browser, open source, browser engine, non profit | web browser, open source, xul, classic interface | web browser, open source, kde, lightweight | web browser, open source, firefox fork, customisation |
| Official site | ladybird.org | basilisk-browser.org | falkon.org | floorp.app |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 1194 tools. Alongside Ladybird, it includes Midori Browser, Maxthon, Feedbin, The Old Reader.
Alternatives to Ladybird
Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with Ladybird — worth comparing before you commit:
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More in Utilities & Security
Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: Midori Browser — Free, open-source privacy browser with zero telemetry by the Astian Foundation; Maxthon — Free Chromium browser with built-in VPN and premium AI extras; Feedbin — Paid RSS reader with newsletters and podcasts in one clean inbox.
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Free internet download manager for macOS and Windows
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Ephemeral file sharing with self-deleting download links