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Head-to-head · Privacy Browsers

Brave Browser vs Mullvad Browser

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Brave Browser #1 in Privacy Browsers 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Brave Browser
Mullvad Browser #4 in Privacy Browsers 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Try Mullvad Browser

Brave Browser leads on 0 checks, Mullvad Browser on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBrave Browser · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

Brave Browser scores higher on our rubric for privacy browsers: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Brave Browser is the better fit for most users wanting broad privacy coverage. Mullvad Browser is the better fit for strong anti-tracking without paying.

  • Brave Browser fits best

    Most users wanting broad privacy coverage

  • Mullvad Browser fits best

    Strong anti-tracking without paying

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Side by side

Feature Brave Browser 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Mullvad Browser 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #1 in Privacy Browsers #4 in Privacy Browsers
Best for Most users wanting broad privacy coverage Strong anti-tracking without paying
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $59.99 one-time Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Docs, Community
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Brave Browser 1/4 · Mullvad Browser 1/4
Tracker blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Ad blocking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Built-in VPN Not checked yet Not checked yet
Open source ✓ ✓
Specs
Fingerprint protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Blocks ads, trackers, fingerprinting, cookies, and bounce tracking
  • Supports encrypted sync, Tor windows, and Chrome Web Store extensions
  • Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and iPadOS
  • Advanced anti-fingerprinting with letterboxing and isolation
  • uBlock Origin blocks third-party trackers by default
  • Free, open-source desktop browser with no paid tier
Cons
  • Brave Origin costs $59.99 as a one-time payment
  • Tor integration is provided through private windows
  • Chrome Web Store extension support is specified for desktop and Android
  • Available only on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops
  • Cross-device synchronization is not supported
  • Privacy controls may require more browser adjustment than simpler tools
Our verdict

Brave Browser is a free privacy-focused browser for people who want tracking protection built into everyday web browsing. Brave Shields blocks third-party ads and trackers by default, while additional protections address fingerprinting,…

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Mullvad Browser is a free, open-source desktop web browser developed by Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project. It is designed for people who want to reduce third-party tracking, browser fingerprinting, cookie-based identification, and telemetry…

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  1. Brave BrowserPrivacy Browsers 9.4Free plan
  2. Mullvad BrowserPrivacy Browsers 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Brave Browser — where it wins

    • Blocks ads, trackers, fingerprinting, cookies, and bounce tracking
    • Supports encrypted sync, Tor windows, and Chrome Web Store extensions
    • Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and iPadOS

    Where it doesn't

    • Brave Origin costs $59.99 as a one-time payment
    • Tor integration is provided through private windows
    • Chrome Web Store extension support is specified for desktop and Android

  • Mullvad Browser — where it wins

    • Advanced anti-fingerprinting with letterboxing and isolation
    • uBlock Origin blocks third-party trackers by default
    • Free, open-source desktop browser with no paid tier

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops
    • Cross-device synchronization is not supported
    • Privacy controls may require more browser adjustment than simpler tools

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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