# Mullvad Browser vs Vivaldi: privacy compared

| Criterion | Mullvad Browser | Vivaldi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grade | A (90/100) | F (28/100) |
| Jurisdiction | Sweden (Fourteen Eyes) | Norway (Nine Eyes) |
| Open source | Yes | Partial |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Partial |
| Independent audit | No | No |
| Blocks trackers by default | Yes | No |
| Fingerprinting protection | Yes | No |
| No calls to big-tech services | Yes | No |
| Timely security updates | Yes | Yes |

**Mullvad Browser.** Mullvad Browser scores 90 out of 100 (grade A) on the browsers criteria. It meets 7 of 8 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales, blocks trackers by default, fingerprinting protection, no calls to big-tech services and timely security updates. It does not meet independent audit. It is based in Sweden: Fourteen Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).

**Vivaldi.** Vivaldi scores 28 out of 100 (grade F) on the browsers criteria. It meets 1 of 8 criteria: timely security updates. It partly meets open source and no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry, independent audit, blocks trackers by default, fingerprinting protection and no calls to big-tech services. It is based in Norway: Nine Eyes member; EEA member (GDPR).

Source: https://privacyratings.com/compare/browsers/mullvad-browser-vs-vivaldi/