Shift puts you in control of your browser. Arrange apps, bars, and controls exactly where you want them, building a personalized workspace that works around you — not the other way around. Connect over 1,500 web apps, jump between dedicated Spaces for work, side hustles, and personal browsing, and manage multiple accounts without ever logging in and out. As a pioneer in carbon-neutral browsing, Shift is committed to rethinking what a browser can be — for the people who use it and the world they live in.
Started in Victoria, British Columbia in 2016, Shift is a Certified B Corp and proud member of the Redbrick portfolio.
What you can do with Shift:
- Build your browser: Design a layout tailored to how you use the internet.
- Create Spaces: Keep work, side hustles, and passion projects in their own lane.
- Integrate Apps: Bring your favorite web apps together in one place.
- Templates: Pick from 6 ready-made layouts to get started fast.
- Shift AI: A built-in AI assistant that helps you get more done across every tab and app.
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Wave Browser is designed for people who want a safer, faster, and more meaningful way to explore the web. Built on strong security principles, Wave puts you in control of your privacy with customizable cookie and tracker blocking, incognito mode, and clear permission choices. AppEsteem Certification ensures Wave meets strict, independently verified standards for clean installation, transparent behavior, and responsible software practices, giving you confidence every time you browse.
Wave is also built for productivity, offering tools that help you stay organized and move through information with purpose. Tab grouping, bookmarks, and a reading list keep ideas within reach, while split screen let you research, compare, or watch without switching between windows. Memory Saver mode helps your device stay fast during heavy sessions, and the built-in AI Assistant and messaging integrations bring your favorite tasks closer to a single click.
Designed to be simple and user-friendly, Wave Browser removes friction from everyday browsing. The free ad blocker keeps pages clean, and built-in tools—like the converter, package tracker, price tracker, translation tool, stock tracker, and content notifier—help you get things done without extra extensions.
Most importantly, Wave is a browser with real ocean impact built in. Through a certified partnership with 4ocean, Wave helps fund the removal of 100,000 pounds of trash from our ocean, rivers, and coastlines every year. A live impact tracker shows exactly how much waste the Wave community has helped remove, with verified monthly updates from cleanup crews in the U.S., Indonesia, and the Dominican Republic. With Wave Browser, your everyday browsing directly supports a cleaner planet and the people working to protect it.
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Thorium
Thorium implements various adjustments to the compiler configuration file, significantly enhancing browser performance, albeit at the expense of increased size. It utilizes the official builds of Chrome and incorporates Profile Guided Optimization (PGO), a strategy that leverages a profile data file produced by a profiler to refine the entire binary. This profiler conducts a preliminary run of the binary, capturing data on which code sections are most frequently accessed, their memory access behaviors, and the data they commonly retrieve. While numerous Chromium-based browsers incorporate some of these optimizations, Thorium stands out by combining all of them to deliver an exceptionally efficient browsing experience across platforms including Linux, Windows, MacOS, and Raspberry Pi. This comprehensive approach not only enhances speed but also aims to provide users with a seamless and responsive interface, making it a preferred choice for those seeking ultimate performance.
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Phi Browser
Phi Browser is an innovative web browser that integrates artificial intelligence to serve as a smart, proactive assistant, learning from user interactions to facilitate various tasks seamlessly within the browsing environment. Utilizing the robust Chromium engine, it ensures a complete, efficient, and dependable browsing experience while upholding an open-source foundation for transparency. The browser features a tailored AI system that leverages a cohesive memory layer, which recalls user activities, preferences, and contextual information, enabling it to foresee user needs and execute actions without needing constant user input. Unlike traditional assistants, Phi Browser presents a customizable AI experience that evolves with the user, proactively recommending and performing tasks such as navigating to websites, summarizing information, or organizing workflows. By prioritizing “less prompting, more doing,” the browser is capable of automating repetitive tasks like clicking and typing, all while providing visibility into its actions to ensure users remain informed and in control. This unique approach not only enhances efficiency but also transforms the overall user experience, making online activities smoother and more intuitive.
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