Yalqen · House #29,775

What it is

Calls itself “browser”.

• Calls itself: browser

“Chromium browser”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Arc. Rules out “AI assistant” and “account”. Publishes a comparison page.

• Alternative to: Arc
• Says it will not: AI assistant · account

“Yalqen leaves out rewards, a wallet and AI, and adds developer tools.”

“Yalqen vs Arc”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan.

• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“Yalqen is an open-source side project with no ads, no data deals and no paid tier.”

“A free, open-source Chromium browser for macOS”

Who it sells to

Sells to developers. Made for developers.

• Sells to: developers
• Made for: developers

“Keyboard-first Chromium browser for developers on macOS”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the Chrome Web Store. Open source. Says it uses no AI.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: Chrome Web Store
• Open source: yes
• AI role: explicitly no AI

“A free, open-source Chromium browser for macOS with vertical tabs, a keyboard-first command bar”

“Requires macOS 13+ on Apple Silicon.”

What it works with

Names Chrome, Chromium and 2 more on its pages.

• Names: Chrome · Chromium · Electron · +1

“Chrome”

“Chromium”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.

• Trial asks for: nothing

“…the browser does not collect browsing activity or crash reports and never asks for an account.”

“Install it with Homebrew using brew install --cask YSamed/yalqen/yalqen, or download the latest disk image from yalqen.com/download”