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Firefox vs Google Chrome
Firefox scores 24 out of 30 and Google Chrome scores 17. Firefox is ahead on footprint, lock-in, self-direction, power and longevity.
Firefox
The small tool
24/30 · Leaning convivialA full browser from a nonprofit foundation, on its own engine.
Footprint
3
2
Lock-in
4
3
Self-direction
4
3
Power
3
1
Longevity
5
3
Delivery
5
5
Price
Free
Free
Source
Open source
Closed source
Runs on
Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS
Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS
Maker
L · Large
XL · Extra large
What you give up by switching
Firefox is built by a nonprofit and has no Google account hooks, so a few web apps still run best in Chrome. It also earns much of its income from a search deal with Google.
How to move
Import your bookmarks and passwords during setup, and keep Chrome installed for the one or two sites that need it.
Scores are our opinion on six questions from Ivan Illich, based on public sources and dated October 2026. Read the full reviews of Firefox and Google Chrome, or see how we score.