Yalqen
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Browser comparison · November 2026

Yalqen vs Vivaldi

Two Chromium browsers with vertical tabs and blocking built in. Vivaldi does almost everything. Yalqen keeps to tabs, a command bar and developer tools.

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The short answer

Which one fits you?

Where Yalqen is ahead

  • Vertical tabs are the default layout. In Vivaldi they are one of four tab bar positions.
  • Developer tools built in: phone view with device presets, network throttling, request rules, user-agent switching and screenshots.
  • The whole browser is open source under the MIT license. Vivaldi publishes its Chromium changes, but its interface is closed source.
  • An AI panel for development, and a smaller interface with fewer settings to learn.

Where Vivaldi is ahead

  • Vivaldi runs on Windows, Linux, Android and iOS. Yalqen is macOS 13+ on Apple silicon only.
  • Vivaldi syncs between devices with end-to-end encryption. Yalqen has no sync yet.
  • Vivaldi has mail, a calendar and notes built in. Yalqen has none of these.
  • Vivaldi supports Chrome extensions more completely, and its Quick Commands search tabs, history and settings.

Side by side

Yalqen and Vivaldi in one table

YesPartly, or off by defaultNoDefault settings · Last checked November 2026
YalqenVivaldi
The basics
Source codeOpen source (MIT)Chromium changes open, interface closed
EngineChromium, through ElectronChromium
PlatformsmacOS 13+ on Apple siliconmacOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS
PriceFreeFree
Privacy by default
Blocks ads
Blocks trackers
No usage analytics
Works without an account
Features
Vertical tabs
Command bar with developer commands
Chromium DevTools
Chrome Web Store extensions
Workspaces
Split view
Sync between devices
Windows, Linux and mobile

Questions about Yalqen and Vivaldi

Will sites work the same in both?

Yes. Both render pages with Chromium, so layout, JavaScript and DevTools behave the same.

Is Vivaldi open source?

Partly. Vivaldi publishes its Chromium changes, but its interface is closed source. Yalqen is MIT licensed.

Does Yalqen have workspaces or tab tiling?

Yes. Yalqen has sidebar spaces, saved workspaces and split view. Vivaldi has workspaces and tab tiling.

Does Yalqen sync between devices?

Not yet. Vivaldi syncs with end-to-end encryption on every platform it supports.

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Sources: Vivaldi (web browser), Wikipedia · Tracker and ad blocking, Vivaldi Help · Vivaldi source code, Vivaldi

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Free & open source (MIT) · macOS 13+ · Apple silicon