Compare Jaal
Jaal, a browser built around your Ulkaa account, compared honestly
Jaal is a desktop web browser that works like Chrome with a Google account, except the account is your Ulkaa account. Sign in once per browser profile, and Ulkaa sites sign in for you. Bookmarks, history, settings and open tabs sync through Ulkaa, you can send a tab to another device, and passwords and passkeys sync end to end encrypted, so the server only ever holds ciphertext. Jaal imports from Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Vivaldi, Firefox and Safari. It is a young browser with no extension support, so these pages say plainly where Chrome, Edge, Brave, Firefox and Opera are the better choice.
Learn more about UlkaaWhy people choose Jaal
One Ulkaa account
Each browser profile can be signed in to one Ulkaa account, and Ulkaa sites sign in automatically.
Encrypted passwords and passkeys
Passwords and passkeys are encrypted on your device before they sync. The sync key is stored only wrapped, and a new device is approved from one you already use.
Sync that is free
Bookmarks, history, settings, open tabs and send tab to device need no subscription.
Easy to switch to
Import bookmarks, history and passwords from seven browsers on first run, or bring a bookmarks HTML file.
Honest about its limits
No extension store, no mobile app yet and a web engine that follows Chrome’s release cadence from behind.
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At a glance
Free plans, starting prices and the main difference for each alternative. Open a comparison for sources.
| Alternative | Free plan | Paid from | Jaal | Where Ulkaa wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Google Chrome | Yes | Free only | Free | Passwords and passkeys are encrypted end to end by default, not as an opt-in. |
| vs Microsoft Edge | Yes | Free only | Free | End-to-end encrypted passwords and passkeys with a wrapped sync key and device approval. |
| vs Brave | Yes | Free only | Free | A real account for the browser, so recovery and device lists are tied to your Ulkaa identity. |
| vs Mozilla Firefox | Yes | Free only | Free | One account for the browser and Ulkaa sites, which sign in automatically. |
| vs Opera | Yes | Free only | Free | End-to-end encrypted passwords and passkeys with a wrapped sync key. |
Frequently asked questions
What is Jaal?
A desktop web browser that signs in with your Ulkaa account. It syncs bookmarks, history, settings and open tabs, sends tabs between your devices, and syncs passwords and passkeys end to end encrypted.
Can I download Jaal today?
Yes. Jaal is available as a desktop browser. Sign in with your Ulkaa account to sync your data.
What can Jaal import?
Bookmarks, history, search engines and passwords from Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, Vivaldi, Firefox and Safari, plus bookmark HTML files.
Does Jaal support browser extensions?
No. Jaal has no WebExtensions support. It offers Greasemonkey-style userscripts and userstyles instead.
Is Jaal faster than Chrome?
These pages make no speed or benchmark claims. Jaal uses Qt WebEngine, which follows Chrome’s releases with a delay.
Is Jaal free?
Yes, and so is sync with an Ulkaa account.
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