Brave Browser vs Vivaldi

Brave Browser9.0Visit Vivaldi8.8Visit

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

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Vivaldi #6 in Web Browsers 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Vivaldi

• Brave Browser fits best

  Privacy-focused users wanting broad compatibility

• Vivaldi fits best

  Power users who want extensive customization

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Side by side

Feature	Brave Browser 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Vivaldi 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#4 in Web Browsers	#6 in Web Browsers
Best for	Privacy-focused users wanting broad compatibility	Power users who want extensive customization
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	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Brave Browser 3/3 · Vivaldi 2/3
Built-in ad blocking	✓	✓
Cross-device sync	✓	✓
Open source	✓ (best)	—
Specs
Supported platforms	Both	Both
Browser engine	Not checked yet	Chromium
Tracking protection	Advanced	Not checked yet
Extension support	Chrome_store	Chrome_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	Deep tab organization with tiling, stacking, and workspaces End-to-end encrypted synchronization across devices Built-in productivity tools plus Chrome Web Store compatibility
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	No AI features Not fully open source Chromium-based architecture may not suit non-Chromium users
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 →	Vivaldi is a free web browser for desktop and mobile users who want extensive control over interface design, tab organization, privacy controls, and built-in productivity tools. It is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.… 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

• Vivaldi — where it wins

  • Deep tab organization with tiling, stacking, and workspaces
  • End-to-end encrypted synchronization across devices
  • Built-in productivity tools plus Chrome Web Store compatibility

  Where it doesn't

  • No AI features
  • Not fully open source
  • Chromium-based architecture may not suit non-Chromium users

• Brave Browser9.0/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit BraveFull verdict →
• Vivaldi8.8/10 · Free plan

  Vivaldi suits power users who want deep control over tabs, tools, and interface design.

  Visit VivaldiFull verdict →