Brave alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Brave: crypto wallet and rewards features feel out of place to many, and some Brave services are upsold in the interface. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Brave, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. DuckDuckGo Browser currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Firefox	Open source	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux +2	5 of 5	66.5

1. FirefoxTop pick
Best for: People who want a mainstream, independent browser with strong privacy and ad-blocker support
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Brave
Independent engine with full uBlock Origin support and no crypto features.
Pros
Independent Gecko engine
Full support for advanced ad blockers
Strong tracking protection by default
Cons
Some sites are tested less and occasionally break
Smaller extension catalogue than Chrome
No longer supports Windows 8.1 and older
Visit Firefox Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Firefox a good Brave alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Positioning
Independent browser
Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
Extensions
30,000+
Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
PDF editing
Built in
Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux
Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
Minimum Windows
Windows 10 (8.1 and older need ESR)
Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Brave alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Brave alternative for most people

DuckDuckGo Browser

Simple privacy browser with tracker blocking and no crypto.

Best Brave alternative for a free option

Firefox

Independent engine with full uBlock Origin support and no crypto features.

Best Brave alternative for open source

LibreWolf

Hardened Firefox with uBlock Origin built in and no telemetry.

Best Brave alternative for Mac

Vivaldi

Chromium browser with built-in ad blocking and far more customisation.

Best Brave alternative for Windows

Helium

Minimal Chromium build with uBlock Origin and no extras to switch off.

Best Brave alternative for Linux

Google Chrome

Same engine with tighter Google account integration.

Best Brave alternative for iPhone and Android

DuckDuckGo Browser

Simple privacy browser with tracker blocking and no crypto.

Brave alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Brave?

DuckDuckGo Browser ranks first right now. Simple privacy browser with tracker blocking and no crypto. Firefox and Vivaldi follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Brave?

Yes. DuckDuckGo Browser (free), Firefox (open source), Vivaldi (free) and LibreWolf (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Brave?

Yes: Firefox, LibreWolf and Helium.

Which Brave alternatives work on Linux?

Firefox, Vivaldi, LibreWolf, Helium and Google Chrome run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Brave?

The complaints we hear most: crypto wallet and rewards features feel out of place to many; some Brave services are upsold in the interface; still depends on Google's Chromium engine.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Brave, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.