Brave
Brave is built on top of Chromium (Chrome), so it shares many of its benefits. It has been optimised for privacy and an ad-free experience, while still maintaining usability. For this reason, it is a popular choice among privacy enthusiasts. There are mixed views on their opt-in ads program to earn crypto tokens, but participating is optional. Their ecosystem consists of Search and a VPN. Recommended for those looking for the optimal privacy and ad-free experience out of the box.
Features
AI Assistant
AI helper that integrates into browsing experience
Larger Ecosystem
Offers Search or a VPN as an additional tool within their ecosystem
Built-in Ad Blocker
Comes with an ad-blocker built-in or preconfigured extension installed
Platforms
Windows
Available app for Windows computers
Mac OS
Available app for macOS computers
Linux
Available app for Linux computers
Android
Available on any Android devices
iOS
Available on any iOS devices
Warning
Brave’s CEO, Brendan Eich, has shown support for alt-right causes and supported the banning of same-sex marriages. They also have a history of controversies - https://t.ly/brave-history. Brave has responded to each event in the comment section.
