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Brave

🇺🇸US Company

by Brave

The Brave browser is a fast, private and secure web browser for PC, Mac and mobile. Download now to enjoy a faster ad-free browsing experience that saves data and battery life by blocking tracking software.

EU Alternatives to Brave

2 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives

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Vivaldi

🇳🇴

by Vivaldi

It’s a web browser. But fun. It comes with a bunch of clever features built-in. It’s super flexible and does not track you. Get the Vivaldi browser for desktop, mobile, and your car!

EU-BasedOpen SourceGDPR Compliant
freeMigration:30 minutes

Why switch?

  • Vivaldi offers customizable UI options for personalized browsing.
  • Tab stacking in Vivaldi helps organize multiple open tabs efficiently.
  • Vivaldi's notes feature allows in-browser organization of ideas.

Consider

  • Migration may involve losing Brave Rewards for viewing ads.
  • Vivaldi's learning curve can be steep due to extensive customization.
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LibreWolf

🇪🇺

by LibreWolf

LibreWolf is a privacy-focused web browser designed to offer users a secure and private browsing experience. Built on open-source principles and driven by a dedicated community, LibreWolf prioritizes user privacy with enhanced tracking protection, automatic cookie blocking, and DNS over HTTPS support. It is tailored for individuals who value their online privacy and seek to minimize their digital footprint. Key features include fingerprinting protection, customizable security settings, and the integration of privacy-focused search engines. LibreWolf stands out by not collecting telemetry data, ensuring that user information remains private and secure. Hosted in Europe, it complies with EU data protection regulations, offering users the assurance of GDPR compliance and data sovereignty. While LibreWolf is free to use, its community-driven nature encourages contributions and support from its user base. Ideal for privacy-conscious users, LibreWolf provides a robust alternative to mainstream browsers, focusing on transparency and user control.

GDPR CompliantOpen SourceEU-hosted
freeMigration:1-2 hours

Why switch?

  • LibreWolf blocks all third-party cookies automatically, enhancing privacy.
  • No telemetry data collection in LibreWolf ensures user data is not tracked.
  • LibreWolf's open-source nature allows community-driven security audits.

Consider

  • Switching requires reconfiguring settings and extensions from Brave.
  • LibreWolf lacks built-in ad rewards system like Brave Rewards.

Why switch from Brave?

US CLOUD Act

US authorities can access your data stored by US companies, even if stored in Europe.

Privacy Concerns

US companies may collect and use your data in ways not compliant with EU standards.

EU Alternatives

EU-based services must comply with GDPR, giving you stronger privacy protections.

Other Web Browsers you might want to replace

Ready to switch to a privacy-focused alternative?

Protect your data by moving to an EU-based service. Our migration guides make switching easy.