The Best Brave AlternativesTop Web Browsers and other similar apps like Brave

Brave is described as 'Fast, secure browser with built-in ad block, privacy controls, and global tracking protections. Optimizes data, speed, and battery life' and is a leading Web Browser in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Brave for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best Brave alternative is Mozilla Firefox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Brave are Tor Browser, Vivaldi, Zen Browser and LibreWolf.

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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon

    Mozilla Firefox

     7661 likes

    Web browser by Mozilla with Gecko and WebKit engines. Offers tabbed browsing, HTML add-ons, Enhanced Tracking Protection, cross-device syncing, and privacy customization. Includes tools for developers and a 'Facebook Container' extension.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
    • Linux Mobile
    More protection from the start
     
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    Mozilla Firefox vs Brave Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    RemovedUser
    13

    Brave may block third-party trackers, but it collects data on you and will gladly share your information with third-parties, as shown by Switched to Linux. Mozilla, on the other hand, doesn't collect data on you unless you allow them, and you can download extensions that block third-party trackers.

    Top Negative Comment
    Duplicake
    2

    Because the tracking prevention is way worse. The extension page with recommended extensions, for example, sends telemetry data to Google. Also, Google is the default search engine, which just screams tracking to me.

    TomiC
    Positive
    0

    It's best for web browser games. You can easily add additional scripts that give quality of life for those games.

    3 of 20 comments
    • Mozilla Firefox is Free and Open SourceBrave is also Free and Open Source
    • Mozilla Firefox is LightweightBrave is not according to our users
  2. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

     1117 likes

    Experience true privacy online with a portable browser offering built-in proxy, encryption, and tracker blocking. Navigate without revealing location or browsing data, enjoying ad-free, secure surfing across platforms like Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android with no installation hassle.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • OpenBSD
    Tor Browser screenshot 1
     
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    Tor Browser vs Brave Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Duplicake
    2

    This is not for everyday use. It's super slow and just isn't for normal use.

    Top Negative Comment
    dabockster
    0

    Absolute overkill unless you live under an oppressive government. Not for normal use.

    kurifoxen
    Positive
    1

    Tor is levels ahead of brave if you value extreme privacy and dont want to be tracked at all, its also actively developed

    3 of 6 comments
    • Tor Browser is Free and Open SourceBrave is also Free and Open Source
    • Tor Browser is DecentralizedBrave is not according to our users
  4. Vivaldi icon

    Vivaldi

     1312 likes

    Flexible browser featuring deep customization, integrated ad and tracker blocking, Chromium compatibility, powerful tab management tools, note sync, screenshot utility, custom web panels, theme and toolbar editing, plus support for Android, iOS, desktop, and privacy protections.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Debian
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • openSUSE
    Vivaldi screenshot 1
     
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    Vivaldi vs Brave Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Kelson V
    0

    Not quite as thorough in its privacy features, but it does include ad/tracker blocking. Instead of adding crypto/ads/AI like Brave, it has optional email/feed/calendar. It's the spiritual successor to the original, pre-acquisition Opera, and they have a strong track record of supporting the user community.

    Top Negative Comment
    dabockster
    -1

    Vivaldi used to be good but has slowly been adding bloatware services into it such as Proton VPN.

    RemovedUser
    Negative
    -5

    Not privacy-focused. No built-in ad and tracker blocker.

    3 of 8 comments
    • Vivaldi is Free and ProprietaryBrave is Free and Open Source
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    iTop Private Browser

    A fast, secure, private web browser with built-in free VPN. Protect your online privacy with advanced anti-tracking, Digital Fingerprint protection abd Ad Blocker features.

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  6. Zen Browser icon

    Zen Browser

     370 likes

    Experience a privacy-focused, open-source browser rich with features like vertical tabs, Split View, Zen Glance, and extensive security protocols. Built on Firefox, it's currently in beta, emphasizing privacy and adaptability, with future plans for horizontal tabs.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
    Zen Browser screenshot 1
     
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    Zen Browser vs Brave Comments
    dabockster
    0

    Promising but still early to the game. The Firefox backend is really nice, though.

    • Zen Browser is Free and Open SourceBrave is also Free and Open Source
    • Zen Browser is LightweightBrave is not according to our users
  8. LibreWolf icon

    LibreWolf

     391 likes

    LibreWolf is a community-maintained, privacy and performance-enhanced browser forked from Firefox, independent of Mozilla. It uses over 500 settings to limit telemetry, offers an Extensions Firewall, supports all major systems, and is developed free from corporate influence.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenBSD
    Homeage
     
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    LibreWolf vs Brave Comments
    Duplicake
    Positive
    1

    I would say the best alternative to brave. Very powerful tracker blocking, free and open source and just an amazing browser. Only problem is the librewolf settings don't sync, which is annoying for me since I distro hop.

    dabockster
    Positive
    1

    The new "true" Firefox. Modern Firefox but without Mozilla's bloatware. Default privacy settings are a bit extreme for regular use, but can be tweaked down accordingly.

    Kelson V
    Positive
    1

    Its privacy features are comparable to Brave's, and it isn't loaded down with all the AI/crypto stuff.

    • LibreWolf is Free and Open SourceBrave is also Free and Open Source
    • LibreWolf is LightweightBrave is not according to our users
  9. Google Chrome icon

    Google Chrome

     4992 likes

    Open-source browser featuring real-time web translation, integrated password manager, dark mode, task-level resource management, multi-user account support, automatic updates, and cross-device sync, available on all major operating systems for secure, efficient browsing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    Google Chrome screenshot 1
     
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    Google Chrome vs Brave Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    -4

    it is very good and a very fast browser like brave

    Top Negative Comment
    David
    19

    Chrome is not privacy-focused and doesn't include built-in ad and tracker blocking which are distinctive features for Brave.

    Buster_Blue
    Negative
    6

    Chrome is just about the worst browser for privacy I can think of. It's not even close to being a good alternative to brave, which has a strong focus on privacy as a selling point. Their similarities begin and end at being chromium based web browsers, and it probably shouldn't even be listed as an alternative here.

    3 of 5 comments
    • Google Chrome is Free and ProprietaryBrave is Free and Open Source
  10. Waterfox icon

    Waterfox

     457 likes

    Utilize Waterfox for a high-speed, private browsing experience on 64-bit systems. Built on Firefox, it taps into Intel's C++ compiler for optimal performance, supports legacy extensions, allows full customization, and blocks ads by default, ensuring utmost control and security.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    Desktop
     
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    Waterfox vs Brave Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    6

    Similar to FireFox, it does NOT share any information, it's basically like FireFox on steroids (in a good way). I personally use Waterfox and I think it is really good.

    Guest
    Positive
    5

    Very much privacy focused and there are many great plugins. Read up on how to shut off WebRTC, it is simple and protects your privacy.

    Guest
    Positive
    3

    waterfox is based on firefox

    3 of 4 comments
    • Waterfox is Free and Open SourceBrave is also Free and Open Source
    • Waterfox is LightweightBrave is not according to our users
  11. Helium Browser icon

    Helium Browser

     122 likes

    Chromium browser with open-source ad, tracker, and cryptominer blocking by default, zero tracking, customizable privacy controls, proxy-anonymized extension downloads, split view, and efficient, unobtrusive interface for full extension compatibility.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Helium Browser screenshot 1
     
  12. Mullvad Browser icon

    Mullvad Browser

     173 likes

    The Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused web browser developed in a collaboration between Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project. It’s designed to minimize tracking and fingerprinting. You could say it’s a Tor Browser to use without the Tor Network.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Mullvad Browser vs Brave Comments
    Tom
    Positive
    2

    It's like using Tor Browser but without using the Tor network

    • Mullvad Browser is Free and Open SourceBrave is also Free and Open Source
    • Mullvad Browser is LightweightBrave is not according to our users
  13. Floorp icon

    Floorp

     148 likes

    Open-source browser based on Firefox, combining advanced privacy and tracking protection with a Chromium-inspired interface, cross-platform support, customization options, compatibility with Firefox extensions, regular updates, efficient performance, and multilingual support.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Floorp screenshot 1
     
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    Floorp vs Brave Comments
    MrLegit
    Positive
    0

    If you look for a firefox alternative. This is a very good one!

    • Floorp is Free and Open SourceBrave is also Free and Open Source
    • Floorp is LightweightBrave is not according to our users
  14. Chromium icon

    Chromium

     1152 likes

    Open-source browser project offering strong security, fast performance, and stability with broad support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, extensive customization, frequent security updates, minimal default tracking, and foundation for multiple browsers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • TrueOS
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Start Page
     
  15. ungoogled-chromium icon

    ungoogled-chromium

     274 likes

    Open-source web browser eliminates Google integration, disables background communications, strips non-free binaries, and includes privacy-focused patches and scripts for full transparency, control, and compatibility with Chromium extensions across major platforms.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    ungoogled-chromium screenshot 1
     
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    ungoogled-chromium vs Brave Comments
    dabockster
    Negative
    1

    More like GNU/Chromium. Won't let you install extensions from the Chrome Web Store. Won't play any kind of DRM content out of the box. Cryptic errors occasionally.

    Very hostile for the average person.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    1

    De-bloated Chromium with all of the tracking elements removed. Not suitable for office work though.

    • ungoogled-chromium is Free and Open SourceBrave is also Free and Open Source
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