Brave Browser vs Safari

Brave Browser9.0Visit Safari8.7Visit

Higher score Brave Browser #4 in Web Browsers 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Brave

vs

Safari #7 in Web Browsers 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Apple

• Brave Browser fits best

  Privacy-focused users wanting broad compatibility

• Safari fits best

  Users committed to Apple devices

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Side by side

Feature	Brave Browser 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Safari 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Web Browsers	#7 in Web Browsers
Best for	Privacy-focused users wanting broad compatibility	Users committed to Apple devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$59.99 one-time	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	macOS, iOS
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs	Docs, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Brave Browser 3/3 · Safari 1/3
Built-in ad blocking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Cross-device sync	✓	✓
Open source	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Both	Both
Browser engine	Not checked yet	Other
Tracking protection	Advanced	Not checked yet
Extension support	Chrome_store	Own_store
Our review
Pros	Blocks ads, trackers, cross-site cookies and fingerprinting by default Supports encrypted sync, Tor windows and Chrome Web Store extensions Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android	Free on macOS and iOS Privacy tools include tracking prevention and Privacy Report iCloud sync, Keychain, and Handoff connect Apple devices
Cons	The iOS version uses WebKit rather than Chromium Brave Origin costs $59.99 as a one-time purchase VPN and other premium subscriptions are separate add-ons	Not available for Windows Limited to macOS and iOS coverage Safari extensions come through its own App Store distribution
Our verdict	Brave Browser is a free web browser for desktop and mobile users who want privacy protections without giving up broad compatibility. Brave Shields blocks third-party ads and trackers, cross-site cookies and fingerprinting by default. The… Read the review →	Safari is Apple’s web browser for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users who want browsing tools closely connected to Apple’s platforms. It is free and includes Private Browsing, Intelligent Tracking Prevention, tab groups, profiles, web-page… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Brave Browser — where it wins

  • Blocks ads, trackers, cross-site cookies and fingerprinting by default
  • Supports encrypted sync, Tor windows and Chrome Web Store extensions
  • Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • The iOS version uses WebKit rather than Chromium
  • Brave Origin costs $59.99 as a one-time purchase
  • VPN and other premium subscriptions are separate add-ons

• Safari — where it wins

  • Free on macOS and iOS
  • Privacy tools include tracking prevention and Privacy Report
  • iCloud sync, Keychain, and Handoff connect Apple devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Not available for Windows
  • Limited to macOS and iOS coverage
  • Safari extensions come through its own App Store distribution

• Brave Browser9.0/10 · Free plan

  A privacy-first Chromium browser with broad platform and extension compatibility.

  Visit BraveFull verdict →
• Safari8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free Apple-platform browser with strong privacy tools and iCloud integration.

  Visit AppleFull verdict →