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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. Firefox currently ranks first.

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The best Brave alternative for…

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

Firefox logo

Best Brave alternative for most people

Firefox

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

Vivaldi logo

Best Brave alternative for a free option

Vivaldi

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

LibreWolf logo

Best Brave alternative for open source

LibreWolf

Hardened Firefox with uBlock Origin built in and no telemetry.

Helium logo

Best Brave alternative for Mac

Helium

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

DuckDuckGo Browser logo

Best Brave alternative for Windows

DuckDuckGo Browser

Simple privacy browser with tracker blocking and no crypto.

Google Chrome logo

Best Brave alternative for Linux

Google Chrome

Same engine with tighter Google account integration.

Firefox logo

Best Brave alternative for iPhone and Android

Firefox

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

Brave alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Brave?

Firefox ranks first right now. Independent engine with full uBlock Origin support and no crypto features. Vivaldi and LibreWolf follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Brave?

Yes. Firefox (open source), Vivaldi (free), LibreWolf (open source) and Helium (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.