Brave vs.
Which browser is right for you?
There are lots of Web browsers to choose from. But which is right for you? How should you decide?
Let’s see how Brave stacks up against other popular browsers in a couple of key areas.
How we evaluate browsers:
- Privacy & security
- Extensions & special features
Want to see how Brave compares across Privacy and Features? Check out these in-depth guides:
- Brave vs Chrome
- Brave vs Edge
- Brave vs Firefox
- Brave vs Safari
FAQ
Does Brave work well on Android?
Yes, Brave is a great option for Android phones and tablets. Brave blocks ads by default, making it much faster (and more private) than Chrome. It’s built on the open-source Chromium browser engine (the same engine that powers Chrome), making it totally compatible with Android. It saves battery and mobile data, too. Check out Brave’s page on the Google Play Store to read reviews from other people who use Brave on Android.
Note that Brave heavily modifies this open-source Chromium base, so the Brave browser aligns with our commitment to privacy and security. If you’re curious, you can see for yourself all the modifications and upgrades we make.
Does Brave work well on iOS devices?
Yes, Brave is a great option for iPhones and iPads. Brave blocks ads by default, making it much faster (and more private) than Safari or Chrome. It saves battery and mobile data, too. Check out Brave’s page on the Apple App Store to read reviews from other people who use Brave on iOS.
Does Brave work well on PCs and Windows computers?
Yes, Brave is a great option for PCs and Windows 10+ computers. Brave blocks ads by default, making it much faster (and more private) than Edge or Chrome. It saves RAM and Wi-Fi bandwidth, too. Check out Brave’s page on the Windows App Store to read reviews from other people who use Brave on Windows. You can also download Brave now to upgrade to better privacy.
Does Brave work well on macOS computers?
Yes, Brave is a great option for macOS and Apple computers. Brave blocks ads by default, making it much faster (and more private) than Safari or Chrome. It saves RAM and Wi-Fi bandwidth, too. Ready to upgrade to better privacy? Download Brave now.
Is Brave fast? Does it use less RAM or less CPU?
Yes. Brave loads webpages 3x - 6x faster than other browsers. It uses 33% less memory, and up to 50% less energy. All this translates to measurable savings in RAM and CPU, mobile data and Wi-Fi bandwidth savings, and overall less time out of your day. Read the full testing methodology to see how Brave created these comparisons.
Is the Brave browser safe?
Brave is one of the most private browsers on the market today. It blocks privacy-invasive ads & trackers. It blocks third-party data storage. It protects from browser fingerprinting. It upgrades every webpage possible to secure HTTPS connections. And it does all this by default.
It’s also built off the open-source Chromium project, which powers browsers used by billions of people worldwide. This source code is arguably vetted by more security researchers than any other browser. Learn more.
Who owns Brave?
The Brave Browser, Brave Search, and all their various features are made by Brave Software Inc., an independent, privately-held company. Brave is not beholden to any other tech company, and works every single day to fight Big Tech’s terrible privacy abuses. Brave exists to help real people, not some faceless tech company.
What's the best and safest search engine?
Brave Search brings better results, less SEO spam, and zero profiling. And, unlike options like DuckDuckGo (which uses Microsoft Bing for search results), Brave Search delivers results entirely from its own, independent index of the Web.
How do Brave Rewards and BAT work with Brave's native ad blocker?
Brave blocks third-party ads across the Web. This helps pages load faster and cleaner, and helps you stay way more private online. This feature—Brave Shields—is on by default for all users.
Separately, users can opt into a feature called Brave Rewards. With Brave Rewards, users can earn the BAT utility token for viewing privacy-protecting, first-party ads in the Brave Private Ads network. Note that Brave Private Ads do not “replace” the on-page ads blocked by Brave Shields. Instead, Brave Ads appear as discreet, unobtrusive ads within the browser itself (specifically as push notifications, new-tab-page backgrounds, Brave News feed ads, and Brave Search result page ads).
Is Brave free?
Yes, Brave is completely free to use. Simply download the Brave browser for desktop, for Android, or for iOS to get started. You can also use Brave Search free from any browser at search.brave.com, or set it as your default search engine.
Brave also has some great, subscription-based features, including Brave Talk Premium and Brave Firewall + VPN.
How do I download and install Brave?
Brave is available on nearly all desktop computers (Windows, macOS, Linux) and nearly every mobile device (Android and iOS). To get started, simply download the Brave browser for desktop, for Android, or for iOS.
Is Brave open source?
Yes. The Brave Browser is built on the open-source Chromium project and our own client code is released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.
Note that Brave heavily modifies this open-source Chromium base, so the Brave browser aligns with our commitment to privacy and security. If you’re curious, you can see for yourself all the modifications and upgrades we make. We also make our code available at code.brave.com.
Does Brave block YouTube ads?
Brave is created for users like you, aiming to improve the Internet by prioritizing privacy, security, and user experience. By default, it blocks ads on websites including video platforms like YouTube, to prevent interruptions during content consumption.
