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Mullvad BrowservsTor Browserin 2026

They share the same hardening; the difference is the network. Tor Browser routes through Tor, Mullvad Browser expects you to supply a VPN.

33 documented facts compared 10 differ 23 identical
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Head-to-head: Mullvad Browser versus Tor Browser

Mullvad Browser

Mullvad VPN · Sweden

Tor Browser

The Tor Project · United States

Mullvad Browser: A hardened Firefox-based browser built with the Tor Project to minimise fingerprinting, intended for use with a VPN rather than the Tor network.

Tor Browser: A Firefox-based browser configured to route browsing through Tor and reduce linkability.

Key facts, on one axis

  • Yes
  • Partial
  • No
Gecko
Engine identical
Gecko
Built in
Blocks trackers identical
Built in
Built in
Anti-fingerprinting identical
Built in
Built in
Native ad blocking identical
Built in
Unsupported
Chrome Web Store identical
Unsupported
Unavailable
Sync across devices identical
Unavailable
Configurable
Default search
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macWinLinAndiOS
Platforms 3 vs 4 of 5
macWinLinAndiOS
3
Privacy & tracking /4
4
0.5
Extensions /4
1
3
Workflow & tabs /11
4
3
Platforms /5
4

A count of the capabilities each record documents in that category - half a point for partial support. It is a shape, not a score: BrowserPedia does not rank browsers.

Mullvad Browser profile Full records Tor Browser profile

What actually differs

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  • Built-in VPN or proxy

    Only in Tor Browser · Privacy & tracking

  • Manifest V2

    Only in Tor Browser · Extensions

  • Profiles

    Only in Tor Browser · Workflow & tabs

  • Android

    Only in Tor Browser · Platforms

Mullvad Browser vs Tor Browser: every documented fact

Each row is a field from the two browser records. Open a row to read the documented note and its source. Categorical rows carry no colour, because one engine is not better than another.

33 documented facts · 10 differ · 23 identical

Fact
Mullvad Browser
Tor Browser

Privacy & tracking

built in
3/4
4/4

Extensions

built in
0.5/4
1/4

Workflow & tabs

built in
3/11
4/11

Platforms

built in
3/5
4/5

Foundation

Mullvad Browser vs Tor Browser: common questions

Do Mullvad Browser and Tor Browser use the same browser engine?
Yes. Mullvad Browser and Tor Browser both render with Gecko, so page rendering and web compatibility are largely the same. The differences between them are in defaults, bundled features and who ships the updates.
Which blocks trackers by default, Mullvad Browser or Tor Browser?
Both Mullvad Browser and Tor Browser document tracker blocking enabled by default.
Can Mullvad Browser and Tor Browser run Chrome extensions?
Neither Mullvad Browser nor Tor Browser documents Chrome Web Store support.
Does Mullvad Browser or Tor Browser have vertical tabs?
Both Mullvad Browser and Tor Browser document built-in vertical tabs.
What platforms do Mullvad Browser and Tor Browser run on?
Mullvad Browser is documented on macOS, Windows and Linux. Tor Browser is documented on macOS, Windows, Linux and Android.
Is Mullvad Browser or Tor Browser still actively developed?
Mullvad Browser is active and Tor Browser is active, as of the profile verification dates on this page.

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