2026 Mac Browser Rankings
We tested every major Mac browser on Apple Silicon — speed, battery, AI, and productivity. Here are the top browsers for Mac, ranked.
#1 for Mac usersTabbit Browser
The only AI-native browser built for macOS with full agent automation, vertical tabs, workspaces, and free access to top-tier models.
Score
9.6 / 10
Tested on
Apple Silicon
Browsers ranked
7
Download
Free
AI models
10+
Leaderboard
The only AI-native browser built for macOS with full agent automation, vertical tabs, workspaces, and free access to top-tier models.
Score
9.6 / 10
Best for
Power users & productivity
Apple’s default is still the smoothest, most battery-friendly option for MacBook.
Score
8.7 / 10
Best for
Battery life & iCloud
Lightweight, fast, and blocks trackers by default. A great privacy-first Mac browser.
Score
8.4 / 10
Best for
Privacy seekers
Beautiful vertical tabs and Spaces, but AI automation is limited.
Score
8.2 / 10
Best for
Minimalist designers
The extension king and cross-device sync leader, but heavy on battery.
Score
7.9 / 10
Best for
Extension users
Independent, privacy-respecting, and solid performance on macOS.
Score
7.7 / 10
Best for
Open-source fans
Surprisingly good on Mac with Copilot sidebar and strong PDF tools.
Score
7.5 / 10
Best for
Microsoft users
Side-by-side
Compare the top Mac browsers on the features that matter most in 2026.
| Browser | AI Agent | Vertical Tabs | Workspaces | Battery | Privacy | AI Models | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabbit | Full — free | Yes | Yes | Efficient | Strong | 10+ | Free |
| Safari | Limited | No | No | Excellent | High | Apple only | Free |
| Chrome | Gemini sidebar | No | No | High drain | Low | Gemini | Free |
| Arc | No | Yes | Spaces | Good | Moderate | Arc Max | Free |
| Brave | No | No | No | Very efficient | Very high | Leo | Free |
| Firefox | No | No | No | Efficient | High | None | Free |
| Edge | Copilot | No | Workspaces | Good | Moderate | Copilot | Free |
Find your fit
Match your workflow to the right browser, or let Tabbit handle them all.
Agent automation + vertical tabs + workspaces turn your Mac into a command center.
TabbitStill the most power-efficient engine for MacBook Air and Pro.
SafariBuilt-in ad and tracker blocking keeps your data off the market.
BraveAI grouping, @-context from any tab, and one-click summaries keep sources organized.
TabbitSpaces and vertical tabs look beautiful, though AI features are limited.
ArcThe largest extension library and tight Google service integration.
ChromeWhy Tabbit
Describe a workflow in plain English and Tabbit clicks, fills, extracts, and delivers results across real websites — while you keep browsing.
See every tab title at a glance, let AI group them by topic, and switch contexts without losing your place.
GPT-5, Claude 4.6, Gemini 3.1, DeepSeek, and more — all inside one input box, all free.
Tabbit feels like a research assistant that actually reads the web with you.
Liu Fei
Podcaster & tech commentator
FAQ
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