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Privacy BrowserBrave
Free

Free and open source under the GPLv3+ license.

 Freemium

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

Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • JavaScript, cookies and DOM storage disabled by default
  • Per-domain settings that enable features only on chosen sites
  • 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
  • Many sites break until JavaScript is enabled for them
  • Relies on Android's system WebView for rendering
  • 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: GPL-3.0-or-later License: MPL-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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