Brave

Pros

• Browser blocks ads and popups to all websites by default
• A lightweight and responsive browser with few limitations
• Based on the Chrome browser, so everything feels familiar
• Brave Rewards allows users to earn Basic Attention Token (BAT)

Cons

• Some websites require whitelisting to function properly in Brave
• Extensions and add-ons aren't available for the browser yet
• Certain websites won't work well, even with whitelisting

Based on Chromium, Brave Browser blocks all advertisements and website trackers by default. More and more consumers want to protect themselves from intrusive tracking and targeted advertising. That fact helps explain why consumers download ad blocks millions of times per year. However, Brave takes this concept a step further and provides complete protection from these issues. Blocking ads and trackers comes with a variety of other benefits for day-to-day browsing as well.

A Browser Built Upon Privacy and Security

The developers behind Brave Browser chose to build the browser upon Chromium. Doing so resulted in a fast, lightweight experience. Plus, Google Chrome is built upon Chromium as well, so the entire experience should feel familiar. Brave is unassuming at startup, providing users with their chosen home page. Anyone that's used a modern web browser will feel at home while navigating the internet within Brave. Browsing history, bookmarks, and synced settings are available here.

Unlike other browsers, Brave Browser blocks trackers and ads without user input. All websites have these trackers blacklisted by default to ensure maximum protection. Users can whitelist trusted websites with a few clicks, though. This approach ensures the browser provides protection and security from the moment it's installed. Therefore, users don't have to worry about enabling protection or installing a separate ad blocker. A safer and more secure solution might not be available today.

Luckily, blocking trackers and advertisements comes with other benefits. The Brave Browser is noticeably faster and more efficient than other browsers. Brave doesn't waste time loading ads, cookies, and other blocked content after all. Users that prioritize a fast browsing experience will love Brave for this reason. On top of that, the New Tab menu displays an estimate of the cumulative time saved while browsing. A lightweight browsing experience is difficult to come by with other browsers.

No Browser Is Perfect; Brave Comes With Flaws

A perfect web browser has never been created, and Brave does come with issues. For starters, the browser currently lacks add-ons and extensions. Automatic blacklisting can cause some websites to malfunction or fail to load. Since Brave isn't optimized for all websites, certain sites may encounter issues even after whitelisting. Such issues won't arise too often, but it's frustrating when something goes wrong. Many of these issues should be worked out in future releases of the browser.

In the end, Brave Browser is one of the most compelling web browsing options available right now. Browsers like Firefox prioritize security, but Brave approaches the issue in a more proactive way. A newer browser like Brave comes with certain kinks and limitations at the moment. Nonetheless, the browser should continue to improve as the development cycle continues.

Pros

• Browser blocks ads and popups to all websites by default
• A lightweight and responsive browser with few limitations
• Based on the Chrome browser, so everything feels familiar
• Brave Rewards allows users to earn Basic Attention Token (BAT)

Cons

• Some websites require whitelisting to function properly in Brave
• Extensions and add-ons aren't available for the browser yet
• Certain websites won't work well, even with whitelisting