Dia vs Surf

Dia AI-native browser from The Browser Company that uses language models to assist with browsing tasks, search, and content interaction.

Surf Minimalist WebKit browser from the suckless project, designed to be controlled entirely through keyboard shortcuts and external scripts.

BrowsersFreeOpen Source

Quick Facts

The Browser CompanyCompanysuckless.org

2025Year Launched2009

FreePricing ModelFree

NoOpen SourceYes

BrowsersCategoryBrowsers

macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, WebPlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Dia

CompanyThe Browser Company

Year Launched2025

Pricing ModelFree

Open SourceNo

CategoryBrowsers

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Web

Surf

Companysuckless.org

Year Launched2009

Pricing ModelFree

Open SourceYes

CategoryBrowsers

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Dia

Free

Free: $0/Forever

Surf

Free

Free: $0/one-time

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