Brave alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Brave alternative for most people
DuckDuckGo BrowserSimple privacy browser with tracker blocking and no crypto.
Best Brave alternative for a free option
FirefoxIndependent engine with full uBlock Origin support and no crypto features.
Best Brave alternative for open source
LibreWolfHardened Firefox with uBlock Origin built in and no telemetry.
Best Brave alternative for Mac
VivaldiChromium browser with built-in ad blocking and far more customisation.
Best Brave alternative for Windows
HeliumMinimal Chromium build with uBlock Origin and no extras to switch off.
Best Brave alternative for iPhone and Android
DuckDuckGo BrowserSimple 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.