Software · Internet & communication

Zen

Stay focused, browse faster.

Completely free
macOS and Linux
Open source

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Technical details

Pricing: Completely freeconfirmed by Flathub
License: MPL-2.0 — Open source (copyleft)confirmed by Flathub
Open source: Yes
Commercial use: Yesconfirmed by Flathub, Official plan pages (pricing, licence, terms)
Account required: not documented
Credit card required: Noconfirmed by Flathub
Watermark: Not applicable
Ads: not documented
Platforms: macOS and LinuxEstablished by Linux: Flathub · macOS: Homebrew
Publisher: Zen Team
Latest version: 1.24b (29 October 2026)
Latest activity: 6 November 2026
Source code: github.com/zen-browser

Overview

Features described in its Flathub listing and on its official website: split view.

Overview written by LicitPro from the documentation published by the authors and the cited sources; we have not tried the resource ourselves.

Excerpts that establish this information

“Workspaces Compact Mode Glance Split View” — official website, 10 November 2026

At a glance

Zen is completely free: it is open source software, and every feature is available without paying or subscribing.

Its licence (MPL-2.0) is a copyleft open source licence: you may use, study, modify and redistribute it, including commercially; modified versions must keep the same licence.

Strengths

Open source code
Commercial use allowed

About

Zen is the best way to browse the web. Beautifully designed, privacy-focused, and packed with features. We care about your experience, not your data. Split view Web sidebar Tab groups Customizable interface Vertical tabs And more…

Description from Flathub — AppStream (Flathub)

Sources and checks

Facts collected from Homebrew (platforms) — 9 November 2026
Facts collected from Flathub (credit card, source code, publisher, licence, free status, platforms, commercial use, version) — 8 November 2026
Facts collected from Official plan pages (pricing, licence, terms) (commercial use) — 6 November 2026
Last technical check: 5 November 2026
Description from Flathub — AppStream (Flathub)

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