UC Browser vs Brave: catalog facts
 UC Browser |  Brave |
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Free Free to download and use. |
Freemium The browser is free. Brave VPN and Brave Leo Premium are paid subscriptions, and both are… |
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Windows, macOS, Android |
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
- Built-in VPN and ad blocker
- Video downloading and floating window playback
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- 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
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- Closed source
- Bundled VPN and download features route traffic through the vendor's services
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- 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
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Closed source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License: MPL-2.0 |
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Not stated if an account is needed |
No account needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Needs internet |
Checked October 1, 2026 | Checked September 21, 2026 |
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