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Startpage Private Browser vs Brave: catalog facts
Startpage Private Browser	Brave
Free Free to download and use.	Freemium The browser is free. Brave VPN and Brave Leo Premium are paid subscriptions, and both are…
Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Private Startpage search built in One-tap Zap to clear tabs and history	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
Mobile only Large download for a browser app	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
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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