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MidoriBrave
Free

Free to download and use. Some Astian services are paid.

 Freemium

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

Windows, Linux, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Ad blocking and tracking protection enabled without installing extensions
  • 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
  • Small team behind a Chromium fork, so security updates depend on their release pace
  • No macOS build
  • 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
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MPL-2.0 License: MPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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