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Best Self Hosted Alternatives to Microsoft Edge

A curated collection of the 2 best self hosted alternatives to Microsoft Edge.

Chromium-based web browser from Microsoft that provides web browsing, tab and bookmark management, extensions, sync across devices, privacy and security controls, built-in password management and download handling, and integrations with Microsoft 365 and Copilot.

Alternatives List

#1
Elysian

Elysian

Elysian is a self-hosted Node.js service with a browser extension that backs up and syncs bookmarks from your browser's bookmarks toolbar to a home lab, with Docker deployment support.

Elysian is a self-hosted tool that syncs bookmarks from your browser's bookmarks toolbar to a server in your home lab. It ships with a browser extension that imports/exports the toolbar bookmarks and keeps the server-side copy updated when you create, reorder, update, or delete bookmarks. (github.com)

Key Features

  • Focused backup of bookmarks that live on the browser bookmarks toolbar (not a full archival bookmark manager). (github.com)
  • Browser extension enables import/export and propagates create/re-order/update/delete actions from the browser to the server. (github.com)
  • Node.js/Express backend and npm-based codebase (JavaScript). (github.com)
  • Dockerfile and docker-compose provided for containerized deployment to a home lab. (github.com)
  • Lightweight, designed as a personal project to learn structuring JavaScript code and automate bookmark backups. (reddit.com)

Use Cases

  • Keep a server-side backup of frequently used toolbar bookmarks outside browser vendor sync systems. (github.com)
  • Run a minimal bookmark-sync endpoint in a home lab or NAS using Docker. (github.com)
  • Learn and test a small Node.js/Express + extension integration and containerized deployment workflow. (github.com)

Limitations and Considerations

  • Browser support is limited: a Firefox extension is noted as "coming soon," indicating the extension currently targets Chromium-family browsers. (github.com)
  • Not designed as a full-featured archival bookmark manager; it targets the bookmarks toolbar and regular-use items rather than whole-tree archival. (github.com)
  • Lacks a polished server-side GUI (listed as a future enhancement), so administration is currently more developer-oriented. (github.com)

Elysian provides a focused, minimal approach to keeping toolbar bookmarks backed up to a self-hosted environment, packaged for Docker and implemented in JavaScript/Express. It is suitable for users who prefer a lightweight, home-lab-managed bookmark sync and for developers experimenting with browser-extension to backend sync patterns. (github.com)

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#2
POMjs

POMjs

Minimal, dependency-free browser password generator written in HTML, CSS and plain JavaScript. Customizable character sets, length, translations and a strength indicator.

POMjs screenshot

POMjs is a minimal client-side random password generator implemented in plain HTML, CSS and JavaScript. It runs entirely in the browser with no external resources, trackers or cookies, and includes simple localization and keyboard accessibility.

Key Features

  • Generates random passwords using configurable character sets (uppercase, lowercase, digits, two sets of special characters).
  • Adjustable password length with slider and numeric input (configurable min/max and step).
  • Simple password strength indicator and one-click copy-to-clipboard behavior.
  • Lightweight, dependency-free codebase intended for easy customization and embedding.
  • Localization support with several included translations and automatic language detection from the browser.
  • Responsive UI with proper tabindex attributes for keyboard navigation and dark-mode support via browser settings.
  • Distributed under GPLv2 and provided with unminified source for easy modifications.

Use Cases

  • Embed on websites or internal developer tools to let users generate strong, random passwords client-side.
  • Quickly generate credentials for provisioning accounts, test data, or temporary access tokens.
  • Provide a privacy-focused password generation widget for documentation, onboarding pages, or help centers.

Limitations and Considerations

  • POMjs is not a password manager: it generates and displays passwords but does not store, sync, or manage credentials.
  • It is a simple UI-focused tool and does not provide enterprise features, integrations, or vault functionality.
  • Randomness quality depends on the browser environment; review suitability if cryptographic-grade guarantees or audits are required.

POMjs is best suited when a small, auditable, client-side password generator is needed for embedding or light-weight use. Its simplicity makes it easy to customize, but it should not be used as a replacement for a full password management solution.

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Why choose an open source alternative?

  • •Data ownership: Keep your data on your own servers
  • •No vendor lock-in: Freedom to switch or modify at any time
  • •Cost savings: Reduce or eliminate subscription fees
  • •Transparency: Audit the code and know exactly what's running