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 Vivaldi
Brave is best for privacy without setup. Vivaldi is best for customising everything.
Pick Vivaldi if
You want tabs on any side, tab stacks, tiling and a setting for nearly everything.
The catch. The number of options takes time to learn, and its interface is not open source.
Brave vs Vivaldi, feature by feature
| Brave | Vivaldi | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Chromium | Chromium |
| Vertical tabs | Yes, in settings | Yes, tabs on any side |
| Sites on screen at once | Two, in Split View | Several, with Tab Tiling |
| Separate workspaces | Profiles and tab groups | Workspaces and profiles |
| 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, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android |
| Open source | Yes | Partly — the interface is closed |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Development | Active | Active |
Questions
Is Brave better than Vivaldi?
Neither wins everywhere. Brave is best for privacy without setup; Vivaldi is best for customising everything. Pick Brave if you want ads and trackers gone from the first page while keeping Chrome extensions. Pick Vivaldi if you want tabs on any side, tab stacks, tiling and a setting for nearly everything.
Do Brave and Vivaldi block ads?
They block the same way: built in, ads and trackers.
Which extensions do Brave and Vivaldi run?
Both install extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
Where do Brave and Vivaldi run?
Both run on macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android.
Are Brave and Vivaldi free?
Both are free.