# Orion vs Shift

| Attribute | Orion | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 52.1 (18% (low)) | 52.6 (39% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A browser built on WebKit that prioritizes user privacy with zero telemetry, built-in ad-blocking, and support for extensions from Safari, Chrome, and Firefox across multiple platforms. It is indexed under Browser Productivity.","source":"https://kagi.com/orion","question":"What is Orion?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Orion supports Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://kagi.com/orion","question":"What platforms does Orion support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 11 integrations for Orion, including Apple Maps, Mapbox, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Kagi Search, Kagi Translate, Google and Microsoft, plus 3 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://kagi.com/orion","question":"What does Orion integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Orion. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Orion not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://kagi.com/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Orion have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"Shift is a privacy-focused Chromium-based browser where users create separate spaces to organize work, hobbies, and projects, integrate their favorite apps, and access built-in AI tools. It is indexed under Browser Productivity.","source":"https://shift.com/pricing/","question":"What is Shift?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Shift offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $199.99 per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://shift.com/pricing/","question":"Is Shift free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Shift supports Windows and macOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://shift.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Shift support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Shift, including Chrome Extensions, LM Studio, Cloudflare, Google Web Risk and Avira. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://shift.com/pricing/","question":"What does Shift integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Shift. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Shift not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://shift.com/security/","question":"What security certifications does Shift have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Shift is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://shift.com/pricing/","question":"Where is Shift available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | - |
| description.long | A browser built on WebKit that prioritizes user privacy with zero telemetry, built-in ad-blocking, and support for extensions from Safari, Chrome, and Firefox across multiple platforms. | A Chromium-based desktop browser that lets users create separate workspaces (Spaces) for different roles and integrate multiple apps with built-in AI features. Automatically manages logins across integrated apps and includes native security protections. |
| features.capabilities | `{"deployment_model":"webkit_engine_fork","native_ad_and_tracker_blocking_engine":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"freemium_subscription","deployment_model":"chromium_fork","chrome_extension_webstore_compatibility":true}` |
| integrations.count | 9 | 7 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Apple Maps"},{"name":"Mapbox"},{"name":"Yelp"},{"name":"TripAdvisor"},{"name":"Kagi Search"},{"name":"Kagi Translate"},{"name":"Apple"},{"name":"Google"},{"name":"Microsoft"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"PayPal"},{"name":"OpenNode"}]` | `[{"name":"Chrome Extensions","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"LM Studio","native":false,"category":"ai"},{"name":"Cloudflare","native":false,"category":"infrastructure"},{"name":"Google Web Risk","native":false,"category":"security"},{"name":"Avira","native":false,"category":"security"},{"name":"ProofHub","category":"project management"},{"name":"Asana","category":"project management"},{"name":"Sentry","category":"monitoring"},{"name":"Toggl","category":"time tracking"},{"name":"RescueTime","category":"time tracking"},{"name":"XMind","category":"mind mapping"},{"name":"Miro","category":"collaboration"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","sourceUrl":"https://kagi.com/orion","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T22:07:10.240Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["5 Spaces","10 apps per Space","Browser Builder and templates","Limited Shift AI usage","Carbon-neutral browsing"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"perpetual","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"spaces":"5","apps_per_space":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"$199.99/year","features":["Everything in Free","Unlimited Spaces","Unlimited apps per Space","Expanded Shift AI usage","Priority customer support (video calling)"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":199.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"Contact sales","features":["Consolidated billing","Central dashboard for management"],"contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free forever or $199.99/year for Advanced","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://shift.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-24T12:36:42.977Z","startingPrice":{"amount":199.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | yes |
| pricing.model | free | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":199.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://kagi.com/privacy | https://shift.com/security/ |

## Capabilities (Browser Productivity)

| Capability | Orion | Shift |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Webkit engine fork | Chromium fork |
| Chrome extension webstore compatibility | - | ✓ |
| Vertical tab sidebar layout | - | - |
| Split screen web panels in single window | - | - |
| Multi account cookie isolation containers | - | - |
| Cmd k command palette global search | - | - |
| Native ad and tracker blocking engine | ✓ | - |
| Collaborative shared workspaces and folders | - | - |
| Memory suspension inactive tab freezing | - | - |
| Generative AI LLM page summarization | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | Freemium subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:06:14.625Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*