Compare software

ungoogled-chromiumBrave
Free

Free and open source, maintained by volunteers who also build the binaries.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Google web service calls are removed rather than switched off in a settings page
  • Stays a drop-in Chromium, so sites and developer tools behave as expected
  • 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
  • Extensions must be installed by hand; there is no store connection
  • Binaries are built by volunteers and can lag the upstream Chromium release
  • 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: BSD-3-Clause License: MPL-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.