--- title: "Free Open-Source Anti-Detect Browser — Donut Browser" description: "Donut Browser is a free, open-source anti-detect browser for macOS, Windows and Linux: unlimited local profiles, own fingerprints, own proxies." url: "https://donutbrowser.com/" --- AGPL-3.0 Local-first · open source · zero telemetry 132k+ downloads macOS · Windows · Linux GDPR CCPA Hosted in the EU # Run every account in its own browser. **Donut** is the anti-detect browser that runs entirely on your own machine. Unlimited isolated profiles, real per-profile fingerprints, and per-profile proxy and WireGuard VPN. Your profiles, cookies, and logins stay on your device, never synced to a vendor's servers. [See everything Pro unlocks.](https://donutbrowser.com/pricing) Download → [See what people use it for](https://donutbrowser.com/use-cases) 3,687 ![Donut Browser app preview](https://donutbrowser.com/img/donut1.webp) Unlimited profiles Per-profile fingerprint HTTP · SOCKS5 proxies WireGuard VPN Local REST API MCP server Profile groups Cookie import / export Set as default browser Self-hostable Docker sync E2E encrypted sync Zero telemetry Unlimited profiles Per-profile fingerprint HTTP · SOCKS5 proxies WireGuard VPN Local REST API MCP server Profile groups Cookie import / export Set as default browser Self-hostable Docker sync E2E encrypted sync Zero telemetry Private by architecture ## Every signal a site uses to identify you, kept separate. Every isolated profile runs locally, with its own fingerprint, storage, and network. Pro adds browser-automation APIs, MCP tooling, and end-to-end encrypted cloud backup for teams and operators who run at scale. Identity 01 ### Real fingerprints, per profile Canvas, WebGL, audio, fonts, timezone: every signal stays consistent within a profile and distinct between them. Powered by Wayfern (Chromium). 02 ### Isolated by default Each profile is its own browser instance with its own cookies, storage, and extensions. Nothing leaks across. 03 ### Set as default Pick which profile each link opens in. Calendar invites, dashboards, ad platforms: routed correctly. Network 04 ### Proxies, your way HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, SOCKS5, basic auth, IP-allowlist, dynamic proxy URLs. Attach per profile. 05 ### WireGuard VPN Drop a .conf file, route the profile through it. Country, ASN, timezone all match. 06 ### Bring your existing profiles Import from Chrome, Edge, Brave. Cookies and extensions come with. Trust 07 ### Open source, AGPL-3.0 Every line is on GitHub. Built by one maintainer, in public. No company to acquire and shut it down. 08 ### Self-hostable sync Sync profiles, proxies, and groups across devices with the optional Docker sync server. End-to-end encrypted with a password only you know. 09 ### Zero telemetry No tracking, no device fingerprinting, no analytics SDK. Your profile data never leaves your machine unless you tell it to. ## Built for the desk you actually work on. Donut is a desktop app, not a SaaS dashboard. Group profiles, tag them, attach proxies, and drive the whole thing from a local REST API or MCP server. No browser tab to leave open, nothing pinned to the cloud. ![Donut Browser screenshot](https://donutbrowser.com/img/donut2.webp) **Profile groups** Tabs for clients, projects, contexts **One-click launch** Easily launch and stop profiles with a single click **Per-profile proxy** HTTP/SOCKS, geo and timezone matched **Per-profile DNS Blocking** Block ads, trackers, and other unwanted content with a single click **Profile groups** Tabs for clients, projects, contexts **One-click launch** Easily launch and stop profiles with a single click **Per-profile proxy** HTTP/SOCKS, geo and timezone matched **Per-profile DNS Blocking** Block ads, trackers, and other unwanted content with a single click Get the app ## Download Donut. Free forever, no account needed. Pick your platform and architecture below: direct download from the latest GitHub release. macOS Windows Linux Apple Silicon ### M1, M2, M3, M4 and newer Universal DMG. Best for any Mac shipped since late 2020. [↓ Donut\_0.29.6\_aarch64.dmg](https://github.com/zhom/donutbrowser/releases/download/v0.29.6/Donut_0.29.6_aarch64.dmg) Intel ### Intel-based Macs For Macs released before the Apple Silicon transition. Temporarily not supported Homebrew ### Install via package manager Auto-updates with brew upgrade. 📋 brew install --cask donut [All releases ↗](https://github.com/zhom/donutbrowser/releases) For everyday people who care about privacy ### One desktop. Every identity, kept apart. Stop relying on container extensions and incognito to fake separation. Donut gives you actual separate browsers, on demand. - → Unlimited profiles, free forever - → Real per-profile fingerprints, not noise - → Set as default; route every link to its profile - → Local-first; nothing leaves your machine [Privacy use case](https://donutbrowser.com/use-cases/privacy) For marketers running many accounts ### Multi-account social, without the babysitting. Manage dozens of clients on dozens of persistent browser identities. Drive them with Playwright or the MCP server over the local API. - → Local REST API for scripts - → Per-profile proxies, timezone matched automatically - → MCP server: drive from Claude, Cursor, or your own agent - → Optional Cloud Run for always-on Linux profiles (beta) [Automation use case](https://donutbrowser.com/use-cases/automation) From users ## What people are saying. Real reactions from Hacker News and Product Hunt. " Being able to set different profiles with their own proxies and cookies is super useful for automating daily processes. " 001 Germán Merlo · Product Hunt " Looks great! Useful for privacy but also to keep work and private life separated. " 002 Theofrastus · Hacker News " Amazing. I thought about that years ago, but since I never saw anyone do it I thought something must be wrong if nobody does it. " 003 ttoinou · Hacker News ## Questions, answered. ### 01 What is Donut Browser? Donut Browser is an anti-detect browser that allows you to create and manage unlimited local profiles for multiple browsers. The Donut Browser app is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license with zero telemetry, so you can inspect the code and verify how your data is handled. It's designed to give you complete control over your browsing experience. ### 02 Who is behind Donut Browser? Donut Browser is built by one person with the goal of making the internet a little more private. Paid plans are how commercial users support the project and keep it sustainable. ### 03 Which browsers are supported? Donut Browser uses the Wayfern (Chromium-based) browser engine. ### 04 What operating systems are supported? Donut Browser supports macOS, Linux, and Windows. ### 05 Does it support proxy and VPN configuration? Yes. Each profile can be assigned its own proxy (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, SOCKS5) or VPN connection (WireGuard), so you can route traffic independently per profile. ### 06 Is Donut Browser really free? Donut Browser has a generous free plan that includes unlimited local profiles, proxy support, VPN support, and the profile management API. The source code is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license. Advanced features like cross-platform fingerprints, browser automation, cloud sync, and team collaboration are available through paid plans. ### 07 Is Donut Browser completely open source? The Donut Browser app (the profile manager, local API, MCP server, and user interface) is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, with source code available on GitHub. The Wayfern (Chromium-based) browser engine is not open source; it is proprietary. Cloud sync for personal use is open source and can be self-hosted. Team collaboration features are not open source and are only available to paid subscribers. ### 08 Is Donut Browser private and secure? Donut Browser was designed as a privacy tool first and only later evolved into a competitive anti-detect browser. Unlike other anti-detect browsers, it does not fingerprint your device or monitor your online activity. The app source code is open source and available on GitHub, and there is zero telemetry. Paid plans support development, but your data is never the product. The app where your data is stored and processed is fully auditable. ### 09 Can I self-host Donut Browser's cloud sync? Yes, the cloud sync service is open source and can be self-hosted. A self-hosted instance is designed for a single user; it does not include team collaboration features. See the self-hosting guide for setup instructions. ### 10 Can I use Donut Browser commercially? Yes, you can use Donut Browser for commercial purposes. The source code is licensed under AGPL-3.0, which requires that any modifications or derivative works also be open sourced under the same license. If you prefer not to open source your modifications, Pro plan and above automatically include a commercial license that allows proprietary use without AGPL obligations. The commercial license does not grant the right to resell, sublicense, or redistribute Donut Browser as a standalone product or competing service. ### 11 How many profiles can I create? You can create unlimited local browser profiles. Each profile is completely isolated with its own settings, extensions, cookies, and data. This is perfect for separating work, personal browsing, or testing different configurations. ### 12 What payment methods are supported? Donut Browser accepts credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, Klarna, WeChat Pay, and stablecoins. You can also pay with cryptocurrency including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Solana, Monero, and many other options. ## Keep things separate. Donut Browser · macOS, Windows, Linux. Open source, free forever. No account needed. Download ↓ [View on GitHub](https://github.com/zhom/donutbrowser)