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Also covers browser extension, open source, and vim · same kind of open-source project
Vimium adds keyboard-based navigation and control to web browsing, using interaction patterns inspired by the Vim editor.
Alternatives
The Best Surfingkeys Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 20 open source
Looking for something like Surfingkeys? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 20 are open source.
About Surfingkeysgithub.com/brookhong/Surfingkeys
VisitSurfingkeys maps keyboard shortcuts for web browsing and supports JavaScript customization in the browser.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionVimiumVimium adds keyboard-based navigation and control to web…Another optionChromeXtChromeXt adds userscript and developer tools support to…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vimium | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 2 | ChromeXt | — | Yes | Android |
| 3 | Bt | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 4 | Sessionic | — | Yes | Windows |
| 5 | Chromium Drift | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Vimium | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Web |
| 7 | Desktop Browser List | — | Not stated | — |
| 8 | Chromium Drift | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | Awesome Startpage | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | tilde | — | Yes | — |
All Surfingkeys alternatives
2
Also covers browser extension, chromium, and open source · same kind of open-source project
ChromeXt adds userscript and developer tools support to Chromium-based and WebView-based browsers.
3
Also covers browser extension, chromium, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Browser Tamer is a local browser proxy for Windows and Linux with browser autodetection, rules, and scripting.
4
Also covers browser extension, chromium, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Sessionic saves, manages, and restores browser sessions, windows, and tabs, with options to import and export sessions.
5
Also covers browser extension, chromium, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Chromium Drift tracks version lag across major Chromium-based browsers in a dashboard.
6
Vimium
vimium.github.ioAlso covers browser extension and vim
Vimium adds Vim-style keyboard shortcuts for navigating and controlling the web in a browser.
7
Desktop Browser List
github.com/nerdyslacker/desktop-web-browsersAlso covers browser extension and chromium · same kind of open-source project
This repository maintains a list of desktop web browsers, described as almost complete by its project page.
8
Chromium Drift
chromium-drift.pages.devAlso covers browser extension and chromium
Chromium Drift tracks the Chromium version shipped by major desktop browsers.
9
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Explore a curated list of projects focused on browser start pages in Awesome Startpage, with examples and resources for customization.
10
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Tilde offers a minimal browser start page where keyed shortcuts open sites and a site key followed by a query starts a search.
11
Vimium C
github.com/gdh1995/vimium-cAlso covers browser extension · same kind of open-source project
Vimium C provides keyboard shortcuts for browser navigation and tab operations, with an omnibar for browser commands.
12
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Nightly provides a themed, configurable browser start page, with setup instructions for Chromium-based and Firefox-based browsers.
13
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Hurl lets Windows users choose which browser opens when they click a link.
14
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Just the Browser provides configuration files to remove AI features, telemetry reporting, sponsored content, and product integrations from desktop browsers.
15
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Tint webpage colors by time of day with Circadian, a browser extension offering daytime, sunset, and bedtime settings.
16
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Open Multiple URLs is a browser extension for opening lists of URLs and extracting URLs from text, with Chrome and Firefox support.
17
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Automatically close unused tabs with Tab Wrangler, a browser extension intended to keep attention on the tabs currently in use.
18
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Auto Tab Discard uses native tab discarding to reduce memory use by inactive browser tabs.
19
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Mue provides a customizable new-tab page through a browser extension, with widgets such as weather, notes, and bookmarks.
20
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
mtab offers a configurable browser new-tab page with a lightweight design and adjustable layout.
21
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Get-cookies.txt exports browser cookies in Netscape or JSON format, with the project stating that export happens locally and data is not sent elsewhere.
22
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Re-Start provides a terminal-style browser start page with a task list, quick links, weather summary, and customizable display options.
23
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
MaterialYouNewTab provides a browser new-tab page inspired by Google Material You design.
24
Also covers browser extension and open source · same kind of open-source project
Clipboard2File is a browser extension for using images on the clipboard as files.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Awesome Startpage24 alternativesMaterialYouNewTab24 alternativesnightly24 alternativesOpen-Multiple-URLs24 alternativesTab Wrangler24 alternativesDesktop Browser List24 alternatives
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What is the best alternative to Surfingkeys?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Surfingkeys are Vimium, ChromeXt, and Bt.
Are there open-source alternatives to Surfingkeys?
Yes: Vimium, ChromeXt, Bt, and Sessionic.
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