AltBrowse
Choose Your Browser for Every Link
Smart browser picker for macOS. Stop being locked into one default browser. Choose which browser opens each link with a clean picker interface, or set smart domain rules for automatic routing.
How It Works
Click Any Link
In Mail, Messages, Slack, anywhere
Choose Browser
Pick from installed browsers
Opens Instantly
In your selected browser
Powerful Features
Take control of your links
Smart Browser Picker
Clean picker interface appears when you click any link. Shows all installed browsers with their native icons.
Domain Rules
Set smart rules to auto-route links. GitHub → Firefox, Twitter → Chrome. 3 rules free, unlimited with Pro.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Numbers 1-9 select browsers in picker. Pro users can assign custom letter keys. Lightning-fast selection.
Works Everywhere
System-wide integration. Works in Mail, Messages, Slack, Notes, PDF viewers, and any app that opens links.
Default Browser (Pro)
Set a persistent default browser. Links open directly without picker. Switch back to "Ask Every Time" anytime.
Recent Links
Access recently opened links from menu bar. 3 links free, 15 with Pro. Reopen in the same browser.
Pro Tip: Command Key Override
Hold ⌘ (Command) while clicking any link to force the picker to appear.
This bypasses all rules and default browser settings, giving you instant choice. Perfect for when you need a different browser just once.
AltBrowse Pro
Unlock unlimited browser control
Free Version
- Choose browser for every link
- Keyboard shortcuts (1-9)
- Command key override
- 3 domain rules
- 3 recent links
Pro Version
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Unlimited domain rules
- 15 recent links history
- Custom keyboard shortcuts
- Set default browser
- Import & export rules
Download free • Upgrade to Pro in-app
Perfect For
Web Developers
Test sites across multiple browsers quickly. GitHub in Firefox, localhost in Chrome.
Work/Personal Separation
Work emails in Safari, personal links in Chrome. Keep contexts separate.
Multi-Browser Users
Have 3+ browsers installed? Choose the right tool for each task.
Privacy-Conscious
Social media in privacy-focused browser, banking in Safari. Smart separation.
Privacy First
AltBrowse stores everything locally on your Mac. No analytics, no accounts, no cloud sync. Your browsing habits and rules are yours alone.
Ready to Take Control of Your Links?
Stop being locked into one browser. Choose the right browser for every link.
macOS 13.0 or later • Free to download • Pro upgrade available