Open Source Brave Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Brave for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Android alternative is Mozilla Firefox. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Brave and many of them are open source and available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Android alternatives to Brave are Tor Browser, Chromium, Waterfox and IronFox.

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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon

    Mozilla Firefox

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    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.

    243 Mozilla Firefox alternatives

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
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    Comments about Mozilla Firefox as an Alternative to Brave
    Comment summary: Comments reveal that Mozilla Firefox is praised for customization and add-ons but criticized for default privacy settings, lacking Brave's ad-blocking and tracking prevention. Firefox is noted for its own engine and synchronization capabilities, while some view Brave as faster and better for privacy. Several users mention that Firefox offers great customization and a large array of add-ons but lacks some privacy-focused features that are native to Brave.
    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Duplicake
    3

    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.

    dabockster
    0

    Good base browser still but Mozilla is increasingly adding bundled paid services into it. I understand they have to find other sources of funding besides Google donations, but it's still something to be aware of.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Mozilla Firefox is a great Brave alternative.

    • Mozilla Firefox is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Brave.

    • Mozilla Firefox is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Brave.

    • 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

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    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.

    66 Tor Browser alternatives

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    • OpenBSD
    • Tor
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    Top Positive Comment
    coralinecastell
    5

    The most privacy-oriented browser there is. However, due to its learning curve and different setup, it's easier to use by the power user. If you don't want to learn how to use Tor, go with Firefox. Brave collects your data and displays you ads.

    Top Negative Comment
    dabockster
    0

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

    Duplicake
    Positive
    1

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

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    • Almost everyone thinks Tor Browser is a great Brave alternative.

    • Tor Browser is Free and Open SourceBrave is also Free and Open Source
  4. Chromium icon

    Chromium

     1139 likes
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    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.

    192 Chromium alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Android
    • BSD
    • TrueOS
    • Xfce
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    Waterfox

     406 likes
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    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.

    81 Waterfox alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about Waterfox as an Alternative to Brave
    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    intp
    Positive
    0

    A much improved Firefox fork. Performs comparably to Brave, can be customized for similar functionality.

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    • Most users think Waterfox is a great Brave alternative.

    • Waterfox is Free and Open SourceBrave is also Free and Open Source
    • Waterfox is LightweightBrave is not according to our users
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    IronFox

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    IronFox is a fork of DivestOS's Mull Browser based on Firefox. Our goal is to continue the legacy of Mull to provide a secure, hardened and privacy-oriented browser for daily use.

    69 IronFox alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Cromite

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    Cromite is a Chromium fork focusing on privacy, featuring built-in ad-blocking, user agent customization for privacy, DNS adjustments for security, and anti-fingerprinting measures to ensure user safety throughout browsing sessions.

    46 Cromite alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  9. Fennec F-Droid icon

    Fennec F-Droid

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    Browser using the Gecko layout engine to render web pages, which implements current and anticipated web standards.

    200 Fennec F-Droid alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Fennec F-Droid as an Alternative to Brave
    MrLegit
    Negative
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    This browser IS NOT Privacy focused!

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    • Fennec F-Droid is Free and Open SourceBrave is also Free and Open Source
    • Fennec F-Droid is LightweightBrave is not according to our users
  10. Firefox Focus icon

    Firefox Focus

     108 likes
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    Firefox Focus is the Mozilla-made browser that considers your privacy first and foremost. By default, it blocks ad-trackers and it helps keep things secure by providing easy ways to clear your browsing history, including passwords and cookies.

    124 Firefox Focus alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Android
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    • iPad
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  11. DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser icon

    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser

     72 likes
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    Privacy-focused open-source smartphone browser by DuckDuckGo blocks trackers, enforces encrypted connections, and provides a Privacy Grade. Partners with 'Terms of Service Didn't Read' and offers features like tabs, bookmarks, and autocomplete, keeping search data private.

    174 DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
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    • F-Droid
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    Comments about DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser as an Alternative to Brave
    Dr_Ne0Gen3tic
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    The DuckDuckGo browser is a fairly new browser that has yet to establish itself on the market. The private antitracking technologies and the very powerful Adblocker are its great strengths. The weaknesses of this browser I see in the RAM management, the not very good and unintuitive design, these aspects cause the browser to work inefficiently and somewhat slowly. But maybe, it will be improved, because from the basic principle, this browser is one of the best alternatives to Brave!

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    • Most users think DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser is a great Brave alternative.

    • DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser is Freemium and Open SourceBrave is Free and Open Source
    • DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser is LightweightBrave is not according to our users
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    GNU IceCat

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    Gnuzilla is the GNU version of the Mozilla suite, and GNU IceCat is the GNU version of the Mozilla Firefox browser. Its main advantage is an ethical one: it is entirely free software.

    169 GNU IceCat alternatives

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    Vanadium

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    Privacy and security enhanced releases of Chromium for GrapheneOS. Vanadium provides the WebView and standard user-facing browser on GrapheneOS.

    78 Vanadium alternatives

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    • Free
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    • Android
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    Midori

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    Midori is a lightweight, fast, and free web browser. It aligns well with the Xfce philosophy of making the most out of available resources.

    126 Midori alternatives

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    Midori new Tab
     
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