# Wavebox vs Zen Browser

| Attribute | Wavebox | Zen Browser |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 63.4 (28% (low)) | 49.8 (32% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 44,924 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A Chromium-based browser designed for work teams to access and manage Google Workspaces, Microsoft Teams, and other productivity tools in a single unified interface. It is indexed under Browser Productivity.","source":"https://wavebox.io","question":"What is Wavebox?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Wavebox offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at £6.91 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://wavebox.io/pricing","question":"Is Wavebox free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Wavebox supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://wavebox.io/pricing","question":"What platforms does Wavebox support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Wavebox, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://wavebox.io/pricing","question":"Can Wavebox be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for Wavebox, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, ClickUp, Monday, Atlassian, Asana, AirTable and Slack. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://wavebox.io","question":"What does Wavebox integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Wavebox. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Wavebox not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://wavebox.io/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Wavebox have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Wavebox is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United Kingdom and the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://wavebox.io/pricing","question":"Where is Wavebox available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A Firefox-based browser that eliminates telemetry and tracking while offering productivity tools like split-view tabs, workspace organization, and website customization without collecting or sharing user data. It is indexed under Browser Productivity.","source":"https://zen-browser.app","question":"What is Zen Browser?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zen Browser is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://zen-browser.app","question":"Is Zen Browser free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zen Browser supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://zen-browser.app","question":"What platforms does Zen Browser support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Zen Browser can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://zen-browser.app","question":"Can Zen Browser be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Zen Browser is published under the MPL-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop","question":"Is Zen Browser open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A browser designed to integrate with multiple productivity and collaboration platforms, enabling users to manage work-related web applications from a single interface. It provides extension support and browser automation capabilities. | A desktop browser designed to deliver fast performance while prioritizing user privacy and productive browsing capabilities. |
| features.capabilities | `{"deployment_model":"chromium_fork"}` | `{"pricing_model":"completely_free","vertical_tab_sidebar_layout":true,"cmd_k_command_palette_global_search":true,"split_screen_web_panels_in_single_window":true,"multi_account_cookie_isolation_containers":true}` |
| integrations.count | 8 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"ClickUp"},{"name":"Monday"},{"name":"Atlassian"},{"name":"Asana"},{"name":"AirTable"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Google Workspaces"}]` | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"RSS feeds"},{"name":"RSS","native":true,"category":"content","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Mozilla Account","native":true}]` |
| language.primary | - | C++ |
| license.spdx | - | MPL-2.0 |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB","US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Basic","summary":"Free with limitations","features":["2 groups","2 apps in each group","1 extension","One dashboard"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"groups":"2","dashboards":"1","extensions":"1","apps_per_group":"2"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"£6.91/month billed annually","features":["Unlimited spaces, groups & apps","All extensions","Cloud sync","Unlimited dashboards"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":6.91,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Teams","summary":"£10.75/user/month","features":["Everything in Pro","Connect","Shared dashboards","Wavebox Live","Consolidated billing"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":10.75,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"From £6.91/month. Free tier available. 7-day free trial; 30-day money-back guarantee.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://wavebox.io/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T16:31:55.321Z","freeTrialDays":7,"startingPrice":{"amount":6.91,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"free","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://zen-browser.app","retrievedAt":"2026-09-13T19:28:22.104Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | free |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":6.91,"currency":"GBP"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 6 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.23.2b","date":"2026-10-09T19:11:05Z","type":"stable","version":"1.23.2b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.23.1b","date":"2026-10-07T06:55:29Z","type":"stable","version":"1.23.1b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.23b","date":"2026-10-03T10:03:45Z","type":"stable","version":"1.23b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.22.3b","date":"2026-09-23T10:46:10Z","type":"stable","version":"1.22.3b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.22.2b","date":"2026-09-16T15:38:49Z","type":"stable","version":"1.22.2b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.22.1b","date":"2026-09-12T16:22:28Z","type":"stable","version":"1.22.1b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.22b","date":"2026-09-05T17:56:46Z","type":"stable","version":"1.22b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.21.16b","date":"2026-08-29T21:29:27Z","type":"stable","version":"1.21.16b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.21.15b","date":"2026-08-19T17:13:06Z","type":"stable","version":"1.21.15b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.21.14b","date":"2026-08-13T16:18:49Z","type":"stable","version":"1.21.14b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.21.13b","date":"2026-08-10T06:52:08Z","type":"stable","version":"1.21.13b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.21.12b","date":"2026-08-07T10:40:20Z","type":"stable","version":"1.21.12b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.21.11b","date":"2026-08-06T14:58:54Z","type":"stable","version":"1.21.11b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.21.10b","date":"2026-07-30T16:50:56Z","type":"stable","version":"1.21.10b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.21.9b","date":"2026-07-25T13:15:59Z","type":"stable","version":"1.21.9b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.21.8b","date":"2026-07-17T10:25:13Z","type":"stable","version":"1.21.8b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.21.7b","date":"2026-07-15T21:53:55Z","type":"stable","version":"1.21.7b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.21.6b","date":"2026-07-09T10:46:23Z","type":"stable","version":"1.21.6b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.21.5b","date":"2026-07-02T22:45:01Z","type":"stable","version":"1.21.5b"},{"url":"https://github.com/zen-browser/desktop/releases/tag/1.21.4b","date":"2026-06-27T09:26:34Z","type":"stable","version":"1.21.4b"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fzen-browser%2Fdesktop&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Browser Productivity)

| Capability | Wavebox | Zen Browser |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | 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 | - | Completely free |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-15T22:02:53.957Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*