DuckDuckGo vs Waterfox Comparison
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Established | 2018 | 2011 |
| Platforms |  Windows macOS AndroidiOS | WindowsmacOS LinuxAndroid |
| Privacy | ||
| Source code | Partly open source | Fully open source |
| Telemetry | Always on | No telemetry |
| Anti-fingerprinting | Standard | Basic |
| Ad/tracker block built-in | Yes | Yes |
| End-to-end encrypted sync | Yes | Yes |
| Independent security audit | None on record | None on record |
| Technical | ||
| Engine | System WebViewShow detailsHide detailsWebKit on macOS/iOS, Blink via WebView2 on Windows, Android WebView on Android | Firefox ESRShow detailsHide detailsTracks Firefox Extended Support Release; Mozilla's security fixes are folded into Waterfox's own update cycle. |
| Default search | DuckDuckGo | Qwant |
| Built-in VPN/proxy | Yes | No |
