Overview Brave
Brave is a privacy-focused web browser designed to block ads and trackers, speed up page loading, save data, and protect user privacy. It includes a built-in private search engine (Brave Search) with optional AI-powered answers and an integrated AI assistant called Leo, which can answer questions, summarize content, generate text, translate, and support other AI tasks while prioritizing privacy and minimal data retention.
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Key features
Quick scan of what stands out
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Blocks third-party ads, trackers, fingerprinting, and intrusive elements by default
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Privacy-first search via Brave Search with AI-assisted responses
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Built-in AI assistant (Leo) for summarization, Q&A, content generation, translation, and more
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Leo prioritizes user privacy: chats are not logged, stored, or used for model training
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Optional Brave Firewall + VPN for system-wide protection (desktop/mobile)
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Use cases
Where this tool fits best
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General users who want faster, ad-free, and privacy-protecting web browsing
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Users who want private search with optional AI reply integration
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People who need AI assistance for summarizing webpages, generating text, or translating content
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Privacy-conscious users who avoid data logs, tracking, and account-linked AI tools
Pricing & plans 2026
Free tier available with limited features
