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Brave vs Sleipnir: catalog facts
BraveSleipnir
Freemium

The browser is free. Brave VPN and Brave Leo Premium are paid subscriptions, and both are…

Free

Free to download and use. The software is closed source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS
  • Ad and tracker blocking is on by default, with a per-site panel showing what was blocked
  • Chromium underneath, so Chrome extensions and site compatibility carry over
  • Right-button mouse gestures cover most navigation, and the tab thumbnails stay usable even with a hundred tabs open.
  • Ships a crypto wallet, a rewards programme and an AI assistant that many people will never use
  • Brave has had to apologise for past missteps, including auto-completing affiliate links in the address bar in 2020
  • It is closed source, the documentation is largely Japanese, and the macOS build was paused over a Tahoe…
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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