Zen

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What is Zen?

Zen is a Firefox-based browser that organizes browsing through vertical tabs, workspaces, and split views. It includes vertical tabs, split view, and tab groups. It is aimed at users working with several related web pages at the same time.

Vertical tabs

Split view

Tab groups

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Users working with several related web pages at the same time

Before you choose

Its interface differs from conventional horizontal-tab browsers. Firefox-derived compatibility does not guarantee every site behaves identically.

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The application is distributed under MPL-2.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Its interface differs from conventional horizontal-tab browsers.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Its interface differs from conventional horizontal-tab browsers.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings vertical tabs and split view into the same workflow.

Group tabs by task, place related pages side by side, and keep the sidebar arrangement focused on the sites used in the current workflow.

What to keep in mind

Its interface differs from conventional horizontal-tab browsers.

Firefox-derived compatibility does not guarantee every site behaves identically.

How to use it well

Zen fits users working with several related web pages at the same time. Group tabs by task, place related pages side by side, and keep the sidebar arrangement focused on the sites used in the current workflow.

Its interface differs from conventional horizontal-tab browsers. Firefox-derived compatibility does not guarantee every site behaves identically. Match the configuration to your needs, and keep recoverable copies of important settings or keys.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Zen free?

The application is distributed under MPL-2.0. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Its interface differs from conventional horizontal-tab browsers.

Can I use Zen for vertical tabs?

Yes. Zen includes vertical tabs. Group tabs by task, place related pages side by side, and keep the sidebar arrangement focused on the sites used in the current workflow.

Does Zen use a conventional horizontal-tab layout?

Its interface differs from conventional horizontal-tab browsers.

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