1. Adblock Plus - free ad blocker
Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Why it replaces VPN Browser: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Best VPN Browser Alternatives in 2026
VPN Browser is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About VPN Browser
Free VPN Extension for Chrome by VPN Browser
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Full reviewComparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPN Browser (original) | — | — | Free | Free VPN Extension for Chrome by VPN Browser |
| Adblock Plus - free ad blocker | 4.4 | 37M+ | Freemium | Users who want an easy-to-use ad blocker with optional acceptable ads support. |
| Chrome Remote Desktop | 3.1 | 37M+ | Free | Chrome Remote Desktop extension |
| VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection | — | — | Free | Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome |
| Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN | 4.5 | 14M+ | Free | VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth. |
| LastPass: Free Password Manager | 4.2 | 8M+ | Free | Users who want a free, feature-rich password manager with cross-device sync. |
| Browsec VPN - Free VPN for Chrome | 4.5 | 8M+ | Free | Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free. |
| Avira Browser Safety | 4.1 | 7M+ | Free | Your surfing made private and secure |
| Zoom Chrome Extension | 3.9 | 7M+ | Free | Schedule Zoom meetings directly from Google Calendar |
| Google Keep Chrome Extension | 4.0 | 6M+ | Free | Found a webpage, image, or quote that you want to save for later? With the Google Keep Chrome Extension, easily save the things yo. |
| Shazam: Find song names from your browser | 4.7 | 5M+ | Free | What’s that song? Wondering what song is playing in that Netflix or YouTube video, that Soundcloud mix or in a Twitch streamed vid. |
VPN Browser alternatives in detail
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2. Chrome Remote Desktop
Chrome Remote Desktop extension
Why it replaces VPN Browser: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Chrome Remote Desktop extension
3. VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection
Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome
Why it replaces VPN Browser: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Connect to the fastest VPN out there — NordVPN. Hide your IP, block ads, and be safer online with our VPN proxy extension for Chrome
4. Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN
VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.
Why it replaces VPN Browser: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.
5. LastPass: Free Password Manager
LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
Why it replaces VPN Browser: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
6. Browsec VPN - Free VPN for Chrome
Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free.
Why it replaces VPN Browser: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free.
7. Avira Browser Safety
Your surfing made private and secure
Why it replaces VPN Browser: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Your surfing made private and secure
8. Zoom Chrome Extension
Schedule Zoom meetings directly from Google Calendar
Why it replaces VPN Browser: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Schedule Zoom meetings directly from Google Calendar
9. Google Keep Chrome Extension
Found a webpage, image, or quote that you want to save for later? With the Google Keep Chrome Extension, easily save the things yo.
Why it replaces VPN Browser: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Found a webpage, image, or quote that you want to save for later? With the Google Keep Chrome Extension, easily save the things yo.
10. Shazam: Find song names from your browser
What’s that song? Wondering what song is playing in that Netflix or YouTube video, that Soundcloud mix or in a Twitch streamed vid.
Why it replaces VPN Browser: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: What’s that song? Wondering what song is playing in that Netflix or YouTube video, that Soundcloud mix or in a Twitch streamed vid.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to VPN Browser?
Adblock Plus - free ad blocker is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Is there a free alternative to VPN Browser?
Yes — Chrome Remote Desktop, VPN for Chrome: NordVPN proxy protection, Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN are free.