Privacy focused Brave Alternatives

The best alternative to Brave is Mozilla Firefox, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Brave and loads of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Brave are Tor Browser, Zen Browser, Vivaldi and LibreWolf.

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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon

    Mozilla Firefox

     7541 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.

    251 Mozilla Firefox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    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
    Firefox Desktop (Light Theme)
     
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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.

    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.

    3 of 19 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

     1062 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.

    69 Tor Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Tor
    • OpenBSD
    • Flathub
    Tor Browser screenshot 1
     
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    Tor Browser vs Brave Comments
    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.

    3 of 6 comments
    • Tor Browser is Free and Open SourceBrave is also Free and Open Source
  4. Zen Browser icon

    Zen Browser

     298 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.

    105 Zen Browser alternatives

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    • 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
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  6. Vivaldi icon

    Vivaldi

     1278 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.

    187 Vivaldi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    The only web browser powerful enough for you!
     
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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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 8 comments
    • Vivaldi is Free and ProprietaryBrave is Free and Open Source
  7. LibreWolf icon

    LibreWolf

     333 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.

    95 LibreWolf alternatives

    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
  8. Waterfox icon

    Waterfox

     421 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.

    89 Waterfox alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • 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.

    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.

    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
  10. ungoogled-chromium icon

    ungoogled-chromium

     254 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.

    206 ungoogled-chromium alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    ungoogled-chromium vs Brave Comments
    dabockster
    Negative
    0

    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • ungoogled-chromium is Free and Open SourceBrave is also Free and Open Source
    • ungoogled-chromium is LightweightBrave is not according to our users
  11. Mullvad Browser icon

    Mullvad Browser

     137 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.

    100 Mullvad Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mozilla Firefox
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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
  12. Floorp icon

    Floorp

     129 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.

    141 Floorp alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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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
  13. Helium Browser icon

    Helium Browser

     70 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.

    61 Helium Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    Helium Browser screenshot 1
     
  14. IronFox icon

    IronFox

     51 likes

    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.

    74 IronFox alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    IronFox screenshot 1
     
  15. Fennec F-Droid icon

    Fennec F-Droid

     102 likes

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

    202 Fennec F-Droid alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Start page
     
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    Fennec F-Droid vs Brave Comments
    MrLegit
    Negative
    1

    This browser IS NOT Privacy focused!

    • 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
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