# Min vs Shift

| Attribute | Min | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 32.2 (28% (low)) | 71.3 (18% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 4 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 9,156 | - |
| description.long | Min is a lightweight browser application that prioritizes user privacy through built-in ad and tracker blocking. It features bookmark and tab organization tools, local browsing history search, and integrations with password managers—all while keeping user data local and private. | A browser that lets you organize apps and tabs into dedicated spaces for different tasks, with integrated security protections, password management, and AI capabilities. |
| integrations.count | 4 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Bitwarden"},{"name":"1Password"},{"name":"DuckDuckGo"},{"name":"EasyList"},{"name":"EasyPrivacy"}]` | - |
| language.primary | JavaScript | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"CA","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://minbrowser.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T16:30:57.114Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["5 Spaces","10 apps per Space","Email and chatbot support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"spaces":"5","apps_per_space":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"$199.99/year","features":["Unlimited Spaces","Unlimited apps per Space","Expanded Shift AI usage","Priority customer support with video calling"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":199.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"spaces":"unlimited","apps_per_space":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","features":["Consolidated billing","Central dashboard for management"],"contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier with 5 spaces, or $199.99/year for unlimited spaces and expanded AI features","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://shift.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T22:08:41.681Z","startingPrice":{"amount":199.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":199.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 42 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.35.7","date":"2026-08-23T21:22:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.35.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.35.6","date":"2026-07-06T15:03:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.35.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.35.5","date":"2026-04-12T20:14:11Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.35.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.35.4","date":"2026-03-01T17:04:22Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.35.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.35.3","date":"2026-01-25T20:20:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.35.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.35.2","date":"2025-10-19T16:37:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.35.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.35.1","date":"2025-06-29T21:42:16Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.35.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.35.0","date":"2025-03-29T22:11:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.35.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.35.0-beta","date":"2025-03-15T21:40:53Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.35.0-beta"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.34.1","date":"2025-02-23T18:05:44Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.34.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.34.0","date":"2025-02-06T06:51:32Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.34.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.33.1","date":"2024-09-17T01:22:55Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.33.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.33.0","date":"2024-08-31T20:09:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.33.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.32.1","date":"2024-05-08T05:52:39Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.32.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.32.0","date":"2024-04-26T17:36:58Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.32.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.31.2","date":"2024-02-22T23:21:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.31.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.31.1","date":"2024-01-20T05:38:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.31.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.31.0","date":"2024-01-10T22:10:57Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.31.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.31.0-beta","date":"2024-01-08T07:10:51Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v1.31.0-beta"},{"url":"https://github.com/minbrowser/min/releases/tag/v1.30.0","date":"2023-11-25T21:07:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.30.0"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 4.2 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fminbrowser%2Fmin&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Browser Productivity)

| Capability | Min | Shift |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| 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 | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:04:45.810Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*