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BraveWebLibre
Freemium

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

 Free

Free and open source; the documentation describes an optional supporter subscription.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Android
  • 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
  • Gecko engine with extension support
  • Strict privacy defaults including DNS over HTTPS and query stripping
  • 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
  • Android only
  • Documentation is an incomplete preview
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MPL-2.0 License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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