Pick Brave if
You want ads and trackers gone from the first page while keeping Chrome extensions.
The catch. It ships extras — crypto rewards, a wallet, an AI assistant — you may want to switch off.
Brave vs Dia
Brave is best for privacy without setup. Dia is best for AI in the browser.
Pick Dia if
You want an assistant that reads your tabs and does writing and research with you.
The catch. It needs an Apple Silicon Mac on macOS 14 or later, and its best AI features are paid.
Brave vs Dia, feature by feature
| Brave | Dia | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Chromium | Chromium |
| Vertical tabs | Yes, in settings | Yes |
| Sites on screen at once | Two, in Split View | Two or more, in Split View |
| Separate workspaces | Profiles and tab groups | Profiles, each in its own window |
| Ad and tracker blocking | Built in, ads and trackers | Built in, ads and trackers |
| Extensions | Chrome Web Store | Chrome Web Store |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android | macOS (Apple Silicon) |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Price | Free | Free; Dia Pro $20/month |
| Development | Active | Active |
Questions
Is Brave better than Dia?
Neither wins everywhere. Brave is best for privacy without setup; Dia is best for AI in the browser. Pick Brave if you want ads and trackers gone from the first page while keeping Chrome extensions. Pick Dia if you want an assistant that reads your tabs and does writing and research with you.
Do Brave and Dia block ads?
They block the same way: built in, ads and trackers.
Which extensions do Brave and Dia run?
Both install extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
Where do Brave and Dia run?
Brave: macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android. Dia: macOS (Apple Silicon).
Are Brave and Dia free?
Brave: Free. Dia: Free; Dia Pro $20/month.