# Brave Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Brave the right Browser solution for you? Explore 349 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/229030/Brave/reviews --- Brave 4.7 (349) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/229030/Brave/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Brave Ease of use 4.8 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Comprehensive privacy protection features 98% positive reviews out of 44 Most reviewers describe privacy as Brave’s main strength, offering robust data safeguards and customizable privacy settings. Fred P Customer service and tech support rep, 1 employee. "Privacy is its strongest suit, it's fast, and under the hood a Chrome engine, which gives me confidence." Limited extension compatibility 56% negative reviews out of 36 Some users say extensions support is inconsistent, with missing features and compatibility issues compared to other browsers. Michael C Director, 2 - 10 employees. "Extensions can also be a hit/miss compared to chrome." Integrated ad and tracker blocking 93% positive reviews out of 42 Most reviewers report ad and tracker blocking significantly improves browsing speed, privacy, and reduces intrusive content. Rohit R College student, 1 employee. "The ad blocking feature, tracker remover malware/threats detection and removal is very easy and highly optimised." Enhanced secure browsing experience 97% positive reviews out of 33 Most users comment Brave provides a secure environment with advanced protections, making them feel safer online. Safa K Teacher, 11 - 50 employees. "If you are looking for a browser that will keep your online identity secure then Brave is a good option for you." ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 349 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Shailesh S. WEB DEVELOPER Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "brave browser and its feature" November 26, 2025 5.0 its best because it block maximum of ads and unwanted script also Give many search engine, and Have tor browser also Pros its ads and script blocking , and many extensions and also it Have brave reward for using it , vpn is also there of private netwroking Cons its Heavy enGine and uses of CPU, when ,multitabs where open is uses Heavy enerGy that lead to drain of battery Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) ITS ALLOW MAXIMUM OF SCRIPT , ADS AND TRACKER Review Source FP Fred P. Customer service and tech support rep Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Brave browser review 2025 by me." November 14, 2025 5.0 Customizable and fast, Chrome-based but with not much ram usage, it can become ram hungry, but it depends on what you load on, standby tabs, vpn features, it has been a great experience, it's my personal usage browser and chrome became my work browser. Pros Privacy is its strongest suit, it's fast, and under the hood a Chrome engine, which gives me confidence. I have used Chrome since it started, and after a certain time, other browsers came out, but this one really made it right. Cons The rewards and wallet feature, I know and understand that a good browser needs to find sponsors or ways to build up capital. but if you give us the option to ad ouw own wallet not just uphold, uphold is alright but it would be better to have mor flexibility. Switched from [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/) the speed and the privacy, tab management too. Review Source PW Parker W. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Decent alternatice web browser" April 7, 2025 3.0 Overall my experience with Brave has been hit or miss. I like that Brave runs faster than other options on my PC, but it lacks many of the features I am used to using with Google Chrome. Pros Brave is a decent alternative web browser. The privacy features are decent, so you do not have to worry about your sensitive information being stolen. Brave does a great job blocking ads and trackers, which makes it run much quicker than other options. Another feature Brave has is a built-in reward system. They reward you for watching specific ads. Brave also works on Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android. You can sign into your account and use it over all of your devices. Cons Brave has many great features but also lacks many things. Browser extensions are usually not optimized to work correctly. Many other browsers are very user-friendly. But Brave can take some time to get used to. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) I wanted to try out a new browser but ended up coming back to Chrome. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Head Of Development Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great privacy based search engine" January 10, 2026 5.0 Pros Excellent search engine and browser, nice to have an alternative that focuses on privacy, compared to the major players Cons The main drawback is the obvious one, the index isn't as broad and as deep as Google's, so really niche search terms can sometimes be a struggle to get good results Review Source PZ Panagiotis Z. Customer Services Consumer Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Brave the almost perfect browser" September 18, 2025 4.0 I'm a Linux user, and overall it's a very good choice that combines safety and privacy with browsing speed. However, it still has a lot of room for improvement, particularly in resolving issues such as not keeping browsing logins - restore open tabs etc. Pros \- Very fast - Excellent ad and tracker filtering - Strong focus on user privacy - Built-in cryptocurrency wallet - Own privacy-focused search engine Cons \- Some usability issues (e.g., browsing history not always saved, frequent logins required for social media) - Synchronization can be unreliable - By default, BAT rewards are enabled to promote its own ads Switched from [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/) Brave offers better speed and privacy. With Mozilla, I had to install uBlock Origin for ad blocking, but in Brave, ad-blocking is enabled by default without the need for add-ons. Furthermore, Firefox is far too slow in comparison with Brave. Review Source BC Brett C. Studio Owner Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Brave - the ultimate browser experience" November 15, 2025 4.0 Pros It has no advertisements, works without a central authority, is up-to-date, built for web3, and can handle almost everything Chrome can. Cons Occasionally, it will crash when I have too many tabs open. But I have found an extension to help close and save my tabs as lists. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Just trying to lessen my dependence on the mega Alphabet corporation. Review Source AB Aaron B. Manufacturing Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "brave review" June 24, 2025 5.0 I can tell that my general experience with brave is better than with chrome, those big browser use so much cookies and AI to track you, that are a danger. So by using brave I can feel that I can recover my own independecy surfing the web, rather than the application showing me what to click on. Pros Talking about web browser services, I use brave as my main web brawser in my personal life. at my company edge is the web browser prefer by the work applications. But I centainlly prefer brave above chrome and edge. Cons Generally I dont have any big complain against brave, but I cannot use it with many applications within my work. Many of them can only load and log in with the edge browser at work, and I am not sure what would be the reason why brave does not work with those sites. As I can use chrome and edge for work applications but not brave. Switched from [Microsoft Edge](https://www.capterra.com/p/229037/Microsoft-Edge/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) In brave I feel I am in control of what I am doing, rather than being constantly overwelmed by adds and any sort of distractions. Brave feels better in these days. Review Source Walter P. Vice President of Services Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Amazing independent browser that's fast and safe" October 26, 2025 5.0 Been a great experience - switched to Brave on all devices. Faster browsing. Supports PWA apps. Blocks ad trackers automatically. Pros Solid browser with functionally similar to Chrome and even supports Chrome extensions but includes automatic ad tracking cookies. Fast browser experience. Supports PWA web apps. Cons Not so well known - found it almost by accident. Wish they advertised more on all media like Google, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Switched from [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Faster browser that supports PWA, Chrome extensions, and automatic ad tracking blockers Review Source VR Verified Reviewer MERN Stack Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "One of the best browser with full privacy" March 8, 2025 5.0 I only use it for surfing and to watch you tube without ads and it also don't close its tab after shut down. Pros I has no ads feature also blocks tracking and we can also view you tube without ads it had good UI and also comes with in build VPN. Cons No google account login, while replacing others 3rd party ads it displays it own ads and in build VPN is paid. Switched from [Microsoft Edge](https://www.capterra.com/p/229037/Microsoft-Edge/)[DuckDuckGo](https://www.capterra.com/p/10019676/DuckDuckGo/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) It didn't provide any ads blocking feature and I have privacy issues on them as they use google account login. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "No ads, not trackers, all in your daily web browser" January 25, 2025 5.0 Pros Privacy first, Brave team knows that, with Brave browser you can kill scripts, ads and more, so you can feel safe while web browsing Cons At the moment I don't notice something to be complaining of Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) I use both went browsers, one for the daily use, the other when watching content in websites full of ads and trackers Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Intern Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Brave : The most efficient browser " February 9, 2025 4.0 I had a wonderful experience with brave it saves both my time and internet. Pros I like the amount of features it provides as compared to other browsers . It also saves a lot of data for us . Cons Its a little slow as compared to other browsers and its theme is not attractive. Switched from [Microsoft Edge](https://www.capterra.com/p/229037/Microsoft-Edge/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Brave is a lot more efficient as compared to the other browsers i used and it values my privacy. Review Source PD Paul D. Sales Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best browser I've used." November 27, 2023 5.0 Really positive experience. Would recommend it to anyone. Pros I like that you can determine how many ads you'll see and receive BAT tokens for having seen them. The ad blocker is the best I've used and blocks every ad possible even ones on YouTube. Cons I think if I had to say something I liked least it would be the Brave search, it's fine but I'm used to the Google search and those type of results. Switched from [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/) It was recommended to me by a friend who is fairly knowledgeable on the subject. Review Source AR Anshu R. ARTIST AND MANAGMENT Music Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Brave Browser the game changer " October 20, 2023 5.0 I have an mesmerising experience with brave browser , it saved me from many attackers and annoying ads , i'll personally suggest to choose this browser over any browser. Pros Privacy , it is the first thing that comes into my mind if we talk about brave browser , i shifted from google chrome only beacuse of my data concern , and brave is managing it well with a superfast browsing experience with added level of security and ad blocking. Cons BAT rewaeds - Brave needs to work on it as i face problemns sometime during addition of beave wallet along with the captcha where i found some glitchs regularly. Switched from [Microsoft Edge](https://www.capterra.com/p/229037/Microsoft-Edge/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Due to privacy issue and data loss i switched to brave browser. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A program that prize its clients" January 17, 2022 5.0 I was intrigued uniquely in digital currency, and I find an incredible program Explanations behind Switching to Brave protection concerns Google Chrome's terrible protection choices and its connection to Google is an undeniable warning in the cutting-edge web. Pros I love the inserted this program and the downpour customer, that is a major BRAVO I like the BAT reward I got from the program. This program works incredibly. I like that I can import settings, bookmarks. It saves power on your telephone. There are no regular upsetting promotions. It's exceptionally simple to utilize. Cons It's an awesome application yet at the same time is imperfect. It arbitrarily crashes. The adblocker included, quickest as I saw, and acquiring cryptographic money are awesome. what I didn't like is that occasionally a few promotions go out anyway.... however, I imagine that its an issue of time Purposes behind Switching to Brave I was intrigued distinctly by cryptographic money, and I find an incredible program tab and bookmarks the executives. still host to utilize third-get-together applications to oversee tabs and bookmarks appropriately. Alternatives considered [Operations Hub](https://www.capterra.com/p/226298/PieSync/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Reason for choosing Brave Administrations and items by web goliaths continually rule the web. While they attempt to give their best, it is continually invigorating to have various options. The upside of having contenders like Brave ensures that huge tech doesn't direct clients' decision Assuming you are perusing the web, your movement is being followed in for sure. However, not every person needs to offer their data on the web. Fearless practices a superior security strategy by not gathering clients' perusing exercises. Chrome is ordinarily known to gobble up framework assets, particularly if you have numerous things happening in your internet browser. Valiant shockingly offers a quicker experience with an emphasis on being more asset effective Chrome is a restrictive venture initially founded on Chromium (which is open source). Be that as it may, Brave is an open-source internet browser. Along these lines, anybody can investigate the source code to check the cases and evaluate the security of the program if necessary. Review Source AE Ahmad E. Freelancer Graphic Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fastest and most private online browsing experience." August 29, 2022 5.0 Pros It seems to use very little RAM. It is a quick browser with added features like an ad blocker and tracker blocking. Saved passwords are not easily accessible to anyone. Cons Brave browser and VPN worked without any issues for me, and I enjoy all of its features. Switched from [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/)[Microsoft Edge](https://www.capterra.com/p/229037/Microsoft-Edge/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Because i felt like brave is much more secure and doesn't force advertisement on me so me and my information are not being used for any benefits or profits. Review Source YJ Yashovardhan J. Researcher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Private and Secure Browser" February 12, 2023 5.0 My overall experience with Brave Browser has been positive. I appreciate its focus on privacy, speed and security. It makes browsing the web much more secure and private. There are a lot of useful features and customization options available that make it more enjoyable to use. Its implementation of the Tor network adds a layer of anonymity to my browsing experience. I also love how much faster Brave is in comparison to other browsers. All in all, I'm extremely satisfied with my experience of Brave and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to improve their online privacy and security. Pros The most impactful feature of Brave is its lightning-fast load times. According to Brave’s tests, pages load 3-8x faster when using Brave than other major browsers. Users enjoy this, as it makes browsing the web more efficient and enjoyable. Brave is also quite easy to use and designed to be intuitive. Navigation is clear, preferences can be customized and managing tabs is simple with the visual tab window. Integrating Brave into existing business processes is also quite straightforward. Brave allows for different levels of customization so users can personalize the browser for any specific needs. Additionally, Brave offers many business-friendly features like integrated Google Apps, an optimized workflows, and an easy way to securely store passwords. Cons One thing I don't like about Brave browser is that you can't customize the New Tab page. You are limited to the default options provided by Brave. Also, the browser can be a bit slow to launch when compared to some other browsers. Alternatives considered [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/)[Opera](https://www.capterra.com/p/229024/Opera/)[Safari](https://www.capterra.com/p/229123/Safari/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Reason for choosing Brave I chose Brave browser over other alternatives because it is an open source, secure and private browser, it blocks ads and trackers by default, it has a unique reward system encouraging users to browse while supporting publishers, and it has built-in access to decentralized applications. Additionally, it is highly customizable and syncs with other browsers and devices, and its speed and performance are top-notch. Switched from [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/)[Opera](https://www.capterra.com/p/229024/Opera/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Brave Browser does not have ads, and it keeps our data safe. Review Source PV Prateek V. Research Analyst Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Brave, The Best Privacy Browser with a Reliable Ad Blocker and Tor Builtin" September 14, 2023 5.0 Brave has made the overall internet browsing experience much safer and cleaner by eliminating annoying Ads, trackers, and malicious content. Pros Brave Shields is the crown jewel of Brave Browser. The ability to browse the web without having to worry about trackers, ads, and cookies enhances the overall experience greatly.Being based on Chromium, Brave supports adding Chrome Extensions which means endless customization and modularity of features. Cons In my perspective, Brave has nothing severe to dislike. Although I prefer the visual aesthetics of Chrome and Vivaldi over Brave, they aren't a major concern. Alternatives considered [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/) Reason for choosing Brave Brave has Tor built in and no other browser has that capability. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Privacy and safety concerns Review Source Arun K. Manager Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "If privacy is your priority, Brave is the way to go." July 26, 2021 5.0 Brave is a great option for those who give importance to their browsing privacy. With brave you no longer see ads based on your search history and you don't have have to install any extensions to do this. On Brave browser, I believe the user has ultimate control over the privacy which majority of internet browsers lack these days. Pros Brave is an open source browser which is fast and efficient. Its emphasis on privacy is something that sets it apart from other browsers. I hate it when google chrome shows ads based on my browsing history and with brave browser I am never worried about this. The user interface is easy to navigate and the menu options are neatly laid out. It was much easier to import my bookmarks, passwords and browsing history from Firefox to Brave. With Brave, I no longer see Ads on websites that I regularly visit. Most importantly Brave does not store user data. The incognito tab on Brave allows me to browse internet anonymously since this mode blocks the trackers efficiently. I use this mode often to check flight ticket prices. Cons Having used it for over an year now I am yet to come across a Con. Switched from [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/) The Firefox is a great browser however, it consumes a lot of memory (RAM) and is not as fast and stable as Brave. The added privacy features of the Brave prompted me to switch. Review Source LC Lucas C. Data and Analytics Manager Internet Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A better internet experience that doesn't get in the way" September 13, 2022 5.0 Using Brave makes the interntet experience a lot better by blocking tracking and ads as a default. By putting the needs af the user and privacy in the center, it just makes for an overall better experience of browsing. Pros I love that Brave comes equiped with very good ad and tracking blocking as default, which contrasts with having to install countless diferent add-ons on competitor browsers. I also doesn't ask the user to log in the browser or create an account, instead opting for a more elegant way of syncing all devices. In terms of design, Brave is very modern and non-intrusive, which is all anyone needs from a browser. I also love the fact that Brave is natively crypto-friendly, offering ENS domain resolution and a good browser wallet. Cons I don't have any critical complaints about Brave. The only, very minor thing I could mention is maybe not allowing a lot of costumization in the new tab page. Switched from [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Browser offers better native ad and tracking features, doesn't require me to create and be logged in an account. It also works better with crypto browser extensions than Firefox. Review Source SR Steven R. Project Responsible Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review - Brave" January 16, 2025 5.0 I use Brave since 5 years and I like it a lot, it is similar to Google Chrome without Google ^^ Pros The protection to the advisors, in general, we have publicities everywhere and with brave you don't have it. My second preferred features is the Brave Reward program, it is selected publicities and you win some cryptocurrencies. Cons the fact that there is not too much personalization for my usage. Review Source IB Ibrahima B. CEO Consumer Goods Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Privacy in mind " March 9, 2025 5.0 I recently discovered Brave, I am using it as my default web browser. Pros Privacy consern, Brave allows users to control their privacy while browsing the internet. Cons Some features are only available to paid subscribers. Review Source Reeya S. Web developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Your Entryway to Privacy and Speed" July 4, 2024 5.0 I've had nothing but great experience with Brave. When compared to other browsers, its speed and privacy capabilites are outstanding, providing a quicker and cleaner surfing experience. I value the strong privacy safeguards and integrated ad blocker since they provide me comfort when using the internet. Brave is my go-to browser for daily browsing because of its efficiency and commitment to user privacy, even with a few small compatibility difficulties with specific websites and plugins. Pros The speed and privacy aspects of the Brave browser are what I appreciate most about it. Compared to other browsers, it loads websites substantially quicker, and the integrated ad blocker improves surfing by minimizing distractions and clutter. With features like HTTPS Everywhere and third-party cookie blocking, which place a strong emphasis on privacy, I feel certain that my online actions will be protected. Cons I found Brave's sporadic incompatibility with specific websites and addons to be the least appealing feature. Even though it's getting better, there are still some websites that might not render correctly and unsupported addons that I use. It takes some getting used to these peculiarities, but ultimately the advantages outweigh the slight annoyances. Review Source MC Michael C. Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Internet browser for the low-tech person who wants to browse without ads" May 22, 2023 5.0 It has been useful as a Chrome alternative. Would recommend it over Chrome. Regarding more privacy focused browsers, I still use Safari for anything very important. Pros Native ad blocker on YouTube, makes working with video much easier. Easy to show to the older folks in the company and get them to adopt, as it looks like chrome. Cons Private browsing on mobile seems to be a bit of a miss. If you are logged into a page and close the page, then reopen you are still logged in. This is not the case for Safari and other privacy focused browsers. Extensions can also be a hit/miss compared to chrome. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Native ad blocker Review Source Rohit S. Technical Lead Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Browser which makes you earn cryptos!!!" July 30, 2021 5.0 Brave is one of the best chromium based browser and its user base is growing rapidly. It is backed by BAT crypto and has implemented some of the unique features not found in other browsers. Pros I have been using brave browser for more than 2 years now and found it one of the best chromium based browser. Here are some of the features I liked the most about this browser. 1. It is an ad-free browser which has an in-build ad-blocker for seamless navigation of the web pages. However, there are limited number of ads that are displayed with the consent of the users by the browser itself. 2. The browser helps you earn BAT (Basic Attention Token) which is a cryptocurrency and once you use the browser and view browser based ads, these tokens start accumulating in your account as reward which can be later redeemed using uphold crypto wallet. 3. It helps to consume less network data, consumes less power and is more secured. It also loads web pages quicker as it filters out the undesired ad-content from the web pages. Cons I have noticed that rarely while navigating through the web, on few websites, the links don't allow click action by the browser, however, the same links work on chrome. Review Source KD Kunal D. kunaldesai.blog Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Get paid for viewing privacy respecting ads" August 16, 2021 5.0 Switched to using Brave browser as my main browser way back in 2019. I am happy with the way Brave browser is and believe that will they keep improving the product, add new features all while respecting users privacy. Pros Things that I like about Brave Browser are: Fast, secure and privacy respecting browser. Sync all of your devices. See privacy respecting news with Brave News. Perform privacy respecting search with Brave Search. I can block fingerprinting, cookies and trackers. Get to see stats like no of trackers blocked, time and bandwidth saved. Get to earn Brave rewards (BAT crypto) for viewing privacy respecting ads. Can sent tips as BAT to publishers or Twitter users for content that I like. A huge list of AdBlock filters are provided so you can decide what ads are blocked. Select if you want to delete browsing history on exiting the browser. Choose method to resolve Unstoppable Domains and Ethereum Name Service. You can enable disable TOR Private window. Choose how you want to redirect .onion sites. See Torrents directly in the browser. Decide how you want to resolve IPFS. You can enable disable social logins on third party sites. Cons Things that I like least about Brave Browser are: RAM usage on desktop could be made less. Reward system can be made more efficient. Less than 1% of sites have loading in Brave. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) One word sums it all and that is Privacy. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Browser](https://www.capterra.com/browser-software/)