Side by side
Brave Search vs Qwant
Both stand on privacy-focused search engines. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Brave Search offers web and mobile access, with an API and research features among its listed capabilities. Users can start free or choose Search Premium for $3 a month, billed monthly.
Visit Brave Search Free plan iPhoneAndroid
Visit Qwant The facts
| Brave Search | Qwant | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Search Premium: $29.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Qwant |
| Website | search.brave.com | qwant.com |
| On privacy-focused search engines | #1 of 8 | #2 of 8 |
Brave Search: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Apps for Android and iOS
- Includes deep research mode and source filters
- API access is available
What to know first
- Search Premium requires a monthly payment
- Premium benefits are ad-free results and a cleaner view
Qwant: what it does well
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