Brave AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Ad Blockers

The best Ad Blocker alternative to Brave is Vivaldi, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Brave and loads of them are Ad Blockers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Ad Blocker alternatives to Brave are Mullvad Browser, Cromite, Opera and Firefox Focus.

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  1. Vivaldi icon

    Vivaldi

     1313 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.

    199 Vivaldi alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Debian
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • openSUSE
    • NO flagNorway
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  2. 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.

    112 Mullvad Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • European Union flagEU
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  4. Cromite icon

    Cromite

     85 likes

    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.

    54 Cromite alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Global
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    Opera GX

    Web browser optimized for gamers, with CPU, RAM, and network limiters, Twitch and Discord sidebar integration, customizable gaming themes, GX Corner for games, news, deals, mobile sync via Flow, multitasking chat, ad blocker, and...

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  6. Opera icon

    Opera

     1824 likes

    A fast, secure web browser with advanced privacy features like a built-in VPN with ad blocking, Speed Dial, smart AI, cloud sync, picture-in-picture mode, and easy extensibility through plugins and extensions.

    251 Opera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
    • Chrome OS
    • NO flagNorway
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  7. Firefox Focus icon

    Firefox Focus

     116 likes

    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.

    129 Firefox Focus alternatives

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    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
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    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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  9. Brave Origin icon

    Brave Origin

     24 likes

    Minimalist privacy browser offering ad-free browsing, no cryptocurrency features, and core Shields protection. Includes one-time activation for devices, supports ongoing updates, cross-platform use, and retains open-source, privacy, and security benefits.

    65 Brave Origin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • US flagUnited States
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  10. Arc Browser icon

    Arc Browser

     63 likes

    Experience a calmer, more personal internet in this browser designed for you. Let go of the clicks, the clutter, the distractions.

    48 Arc Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • US flagUnited States
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  11. Midori icon

    Midori

     258 likes

    Lightweight browser focused on privacy with ad and tracker blocking, integrated VPN and Tor browsing, customizable appearance modes, workspace management for tab organization, support for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and seamless content syncing.

    143 Midori alternatives

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    • Android
    • CL flagChile
    Midori Browser with VPN
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  12. Ecosia Browser icon

    Ecosia Browser

     21 likes

    Ecosia Browser is the newest product from Ecosia an eco-friendly, fast, ad-free browsing experience that supports reforestation.

    98 Ecosia Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  13. Opera GX icon

    Opera GX

     36 likes

    Web browser optimized for gamers, with CPU, RAM, and network limiters, Twitch and Discord sidebar integration, customizable gaming themes, GX Corner for games, news, deals, mobile sync via Flow, multitasking chat, ad blocker, and music player.

    226 Opera GX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • NO flagNorway
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  15. Privacy Browser icon

    Privacy Browser

     21 likes

    Open source Android web browser focused on privacy by disabling JavaScript, DOM storage, and cookies by default, offering per-domain adjustments, EasyList tracking blocklists, SSL pinning, Tor proxy, fullscreen, night mode, and no built-in analytics or ad networks.

    206 Privacy Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • US flagUnited States
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