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Brave alternatives
Brave compared with 11 alternatives: Firefox, DuckDuckGo Browser, Google Chrome, Vivaldi, Opera and 6 more.
Brave has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium). All 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BraveThis tool | Free plan · from $3.00/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Firefox | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| DuckDuckGo Browser | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Google Chrome | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Vivaldi | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Opera | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Arc | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Comet | Free plan · from $20.00 | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Edge | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Orion | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | macOS, Linux, iOS |
| Safari | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| Zen Browser | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Brave
- Free
Firefox
Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in
- Firefox is free. Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium).
- Firefox is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Brave also covers video calls.
Suits: People who want tracker blocking switched on by default
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
DuckDuckGo Browser
Free browser that blocks trackers, ads and cookie pop-ups by default
- DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription). Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium).
- Only Brave lists a Linux app.
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Brave also covers video calls.
Suits: People who want tracker and ad blocking with no setup
- Free
Google Chrome
Google's free browser for desktop and mobile, with Gemini built in
- Google Chrome is free. Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium).
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Google Chrome also covers passkeys.
- Brave also covers video calls.
Suits: Google Account users who want the same bookmarks, passwords and tabs on every device
- Free
Vivaldi
Customizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader
- Vivaldi is free. Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium).
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
Suits: Power users who keep dozens of tabs open
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Opera
Browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN and sidebar messengers
- Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated). Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium).
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Opera also covers screenshots.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
Suits: People who want an ad blocker and a VPN without installing extensions
- Free
Arc
Chromium-based browser with Spaces, Profiles and Split View
- Arc is free. Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium).
- Only Brave lists a Linux app.
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
Suits: People who keep work and personal browsing in one window
- Free plan · from $20.00
Comet
Perplexity's AI browser with an assistant that acts across tabs
- Comet starts at $20.00 (lowest Perplexity Pro in-app purchase; billing basis not shown). Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium).
- Only Brave lists a Linux app.
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Comet also covers chat assistant, AI search and AI agents.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
Suits: People who want an assistant to carry out multi-step web tasks
- Free
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft's browser with the Copilot assistant built in
- Microsoft Edge is free. Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium).
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Microsoft Edge also covers passkeys.
- Brave also covers video calls.
Suits: Windows users who want Copilot inside the browser
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Orion
WebKit browser from Kagi that runs Chrome and Firefox extensions
- Orion starts at $5 per month, $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax (Orion+). Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium).
- Only Brave lists Windows and Android apps.
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Brave also covers video calls.
Suits: Apple users who want Chrome and Firefox extensions on a WebKit browser
- Free
Safari
Apple's built-in browser for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro
- Safari is free. Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium).
- Only Brave lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Safari also covers passkeys and read later.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
Suits: People who use a Mac, iPhone and iPad together
- Free
Zen Browser
Free, open-source desktop browser built around vertical tabs
- Zen Browser is free. Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium).
- Only Brave lists Android and iOS apps.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
Suits: People who prefer vertical tabs and a minimal interface
Limits worth knowing in Brave
- The VPN is not part of the free browser: it is a subscription at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year.
- Free access to Leo varies with traffic and usage. Higher rate limits and more models need Leo AI premium at $14.99 per month.
- VPN, Leo, Search and Talk premium are each sold as a separate subscription; the pricing page lists no bundle.
- Brave Origin, the version without Leo, News, Rewards, VPN or Wallet, is a $59.99 one-time purchase on every system except Linux.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Brave?
The alternatives to Brave in this directory are Firefox, DuckDuckGo Browser, Google Chrome, Vivaldi, Opera, Arc, Comet, Microsoft Edge, Orion, Safari and Zen Browser. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Brave.
Is there a free alternative to Brave?
Yes. Firefox, Google Chrome, Vivaldi, Arc, Microsoft Edge, Safari and Zen Browser are free to use. DuckDuckGo Browser, Opera, Comet and Orion have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.