Privacy-focused Chromium browser that blocks ads and trackers by default
Brave is an open source browser built on Chromium that blocks ads, trackers and fingerprinting by default through its Shields feature. It stays compatible with Chrome extensions on desktop and adds Brave Search, private windows with Tor, the Leo AI assistant and an opt-in rewards program based on privacy-preserving ads. A VPN and Leo Premium are offered as paid extras.
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- alternatives
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- platforms
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- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Blocks ads, trackers and fingerprinting by default
- Compatible with Chrome extensions on desktop
- Private windows with Tor built in
Cons
- Crypto wallet, rewards and other extras clutter the interface
- Some sites break when Shields block their scripts
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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