Blanc Browser
Blanc is a free, minimalist desktop browser with built-in ad and tracker blocking. Web pages run in the Chromium sandbox, and there is no extension runtime; the optional Patron subscription unlocks named workspaces.
About Blanc Browser
Blanc is a free, minimalist desktop browser with built-in blocking of ads and known trackers, which can be toggled per site. Web pages run in the Chromium sandbox, isolated from the browser and local files; the browser removes the extension runtime entirely, eliminating extension-related risks at the architectural level. In the privacy settings, search suggestions and usage statistics are initially enabled, but no data is sent until you save your choices, and both can be turned off; sync is optional and end-to-end encrypted. The paid Patron subscription supports development and unlocks named workspaces, which let you save multiple sets of tabs and groups and switch between them at any time.
Best for
Best use cases
Wanting fewer ad and tracker distractions in everyday browsing
Saving and switching between multiple sets of tabs with named workspaces when separating different contexts
Caring about browser security architecture and preferring to avoid installing extensions
Signing in to websites with passkeys on a Mac
Features
Ad and Tracker Blocking
Ads and known trackers are blocked by default, and individual sites can be toggled on or off as needed.
Chromium Sandbox Isolation
Web pages run in the Chromium sandbox, isolated from the browser and local files; the browser's own pages run on a privileged internal scheme that regular web content cannot link into, and the caller is re-verified on every internal request.
No Extension Runtime
Blanc has completely removed the extension runtime, architecturally eliminating the risks posed by privileged third-party code.
End-to-End Encrypted Sync
Sync is optional, and data is encrypted on the device; the passphrase is never stored or sent, and the retained key is wrapped by the operating system's credential service.
Secure Enclave Passkeys
On Macs that support Touch ID, Blanc creates device-bound passkeys in the Apple Secure Enclave, and the private key never leaves the chip.
Verifiable Releases
Every release ships with a SHA256SUMS manifest covering all build artifacts, a Sigstore bundle certifying that manifest, a software bill of materials, and platform signatures (Apple Developer ID on macOS, Authenticode on Windows).
Built-in Mahjong Mini-Game
A built-in mahjong game: eight boards, a Daily deal that rotates each day, and records saved only on your device.
No Built-in AI
No built-in AI assistant, copilot, or page summarizer.
Pros
- Browsing is free, with built-in blocking of ads and known trackers, toggleable per site
- Web pages run in the Chromium sandbox, isolated from the browser and local files
- The extension runtime is completely removed, eliminating that class of extension-related risks
- Sync is optional and end-to-end encrypted, and privacy-related settings don't send data until you save your choices
- On Macs that support Touch ID, passkeys are stored in the Apple Secure Enclave, and the private key never leaves the chip
- Every release ships with a SHA256SUMS manifest, Sigstore bundle, software bill of materials, and platform signatures, making downloads verifiable
- No built-in AI assistant or page summarizer
Cons
- The browser offers no extension runtime, so extensions cannot be installed
- No built-in AI assistant, copilot, or page summarizer
Pricing Plans
Patron (annual)
- Create named workspaces
- Support Blanc's development
Patron (monthly)
- Create named workspaces
- Support Blanc's development
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on Blanc Browser's official website.