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Brave vs Via Browser: catalog facts
Brave	Via Browser
Freemium The browser is free. Brave VPN and Brave Leo Premium are paid subscriptions, and both are…	Free No price is mentioned; the Android APK is offered as a direct download from the developer.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Android, iOS
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	Very small, minimal browser focused on speed Built-in ad blocking, tracker prevention and third-party cookie blocking
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	Not open source Mobile only, with no desktop version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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