Maxthon

Free Chromium browser with built-in VPN and premium AI extras

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About Maxthon

Maxthon is a long-running Chromium-based browser for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS with a built-in ad blocker, anti-tracking tools, cross-device sync through a Maxthon Passport, a free VPN and a Web3 wallet. The browser is free, while full VPN capability and the AI chatbot assistant are offered as premium upgrades.

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Maxthon: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Free tier available — you can start without paying (freemium model).
Covers web browser, vpn, chromium, sync — 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

The full feature set sits behind a paid plan — check which limits the free tier carries on the official site before committing.
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.

Maxthon pricing

Pricing model	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Free access	Yes — free tier, paid upgrades available
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	maxthon.com

Maxthon key facts

Category: Utilities & Security
Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas: web browser, vpn, chromium, sync
Official site: maxthon.com

Maxthon FAQ

How much does Maxthon cost?

Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (maxthon.com).

What is Maxthon used for?

Free Chromium browser with built-in VPN and premium AI extras Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: web browser, vpn, chromium, sync.

Where can I try Maxthon?

On its official site, maxthon.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Maxthon vs alternatives

	Maxthon	NordVPN	AirVPN	Atlas VPN
Pricing	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it.	Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas	web browser, vpn, chromium, sync	vpn, privacy, security	vpn, privacy, open source	vpn, privacy, streaming, security
Official site	maxthon.com	nordvpn.com	airvpn.org	atlasvpn.com
Directory status	Listed	Featured listing	Listed	Listed

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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 Maxthon, it includes Feedbin, The Old Reader, Neat Download Manager, file.io.

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