Instead of Brave Browser
Brave Browser alternatives
Brave Browser gives you a free, open-source browser with built-in blocking for third-party ads, tracking scripts, and fingerprinting. Shields can upgrade pages to HTTPS, Brave Search is integrated, Chrome Store extensions are supported, and cross-device sync works across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Optional services add VPN coverage, private calls, ad-free Search, and Leo Premium; prices range from $3 monthly for Search Premium billing to a $59.99 one-time Brave Origin purchase. Brave VPN, Leo Premium, and Talk Premium include seven-day trials.
- 1
Mozilla Firefox
by Mozilla FirefoxFree plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Users wanting a free Gecko browser with standard tracking protection — Firefox uses the Gecko engine and offers standard tracking protection instead of Brave’s Chromium-based approach and advanced protection.
- 2
- 3
Tor Browser
by Tor BrowserFree plan Open source AndroidAPILinux+2People needing Tor-based privacy and censorship resistance — Tor Browser routes traffic through the Tor network and adds letterboxing, user-agent spoofing, and first-party isolation to resist tracking.
- 4
Mullvad Browser
by Mullvad BrowserFree plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsDesktop users wanting advanced Gecko privacy protection — Mullvad Browser is a free Gecko browser with advanced tracking protection, unlike Brave’s Chromium foundation and broader mobile support.
- 5
LibreWolf
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsPrivacy-focused users wanting strict Firefox defaults — LibreWolf adds uBlock Origin, strict Tracking Protection, anti-fingerprinting, disabled WebGL, and automatic cookie deletion to Firefox.
- 6
Midori Browser
Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+3Lightweight private browsing without an account — Midori integrates ad blocking, anti-tracking, consent controls, IA Shield, zero telemetry by default, and private AstianGO search.
- 7
Helium Browser
Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Chromium users wanting customizable privacy defaults — Helium blocks ads, trackers, cookie banners, and third-party cookies by default, while offering layout, toolbar, theme, and Frameless customization.
- 8
Aloha Browser
Free plan Open source WindowsMacLinux+2 - 9
Floorp
Free plan Open source iPhoneLinuxMac+1 - 10
- 11
Cromite
Free plan Open source AndroidLinuxWindows - 12
ungoogled-chromium
Free plan Open source AndroidLinuxMac+1 - 13
Zen Browser
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows - 14
Candy Browser
Free plan Open source AndroidExtensionSelf-hosted - 15
Blanc Browser
Free plan Open source MacWindowsLinux - 16
qutebrowser
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows - 17
- 18
Chromium
Free plan Open source AndroidExtensioniPhone+3 - 19
Pale Moon
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows - 20
Min Browser
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows - 21
Basilisk
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows - 22
- 23
GNOME Web
Free plan Open source Linux - 24
An alternative may fit better if you prefer Gecko instead of Brave’s Chromium core, need a different platform mix, or want stricter privacy defaults. Brave’s free browser still includes Brave ads unless you toggle them off, and removing Brave Search ads requires Search Premium. Compare each browser’s ad and tracking controls, fingerprinting defenses, extension support, synchronization, and operating-system coverage. Since every option here has a free plan, choose based on the protections and platform support that match your browsing habits.