# Brave

A Chromium browser with an ad blocker and tracker blocker on by default, built by an independent company that isn’t selling your data.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://brave.com/
- **Available via:** Homebrew, Direct
- **Maker:** Brave Software, Inc.

## Kitsmith's take

The default-private pitch is real and verifiable — ads and trackers are blocked out of the box, no extension required. The optional paid add-ons (Brave Talk Premium, Brave Firewall + VPN) are upsells on top of a genuinely free, full-featured browser, not a paywall on the core product.

## Features

- **Built-in ad and tracker blocking:** Blocks ads and cross-site trackers by default, with no extension needed.
- **Brave Search:** An independent search engine, usable from any browser at search.brave.com.
- **Chromium-based:** Compatible with most Chrome extensions since it’s built on the same engine.

## FAQ

**Is Brave free?**

Yes, the browser itself is free. Optional paid add-ons like Brave Firewall + VPN sit on top.

**Who makes Brave?**

Brave Software, Inc., a privately-held independent company.

**Does Brave block ads by default?**

Yes — ad and tracker blocking is on by default, no setup required.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/brave-browser/