Brave

Privacy browser that blocks ads and trackers by default

A Chromium-based browser that blocks ads and trackers by default, with private search, a VPN option and an AI assistant.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Categories: Browsers, Security & Privacy

Brave is an alternative to

Chrome · Opera · Safari

Brave compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Brave	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
uBlock Origin	Free	Yes	–	Browser extension
AdGuard	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Orion Browser	Free plan	–	–	Mac, iOS
Vivaldi	Free	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Windscribe	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Privacy Badger	Free	Yes	–	Browser extension

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Questions

Is Brave free?

Brave is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does Brave run on?

Brave is available for Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android.

What are some alternatives to Brave?

Similar indie products include uBlock Origin, AdGuard, Orion Browser, Vivaldi and 4 more.

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