Brave is a privacy-focused desktop browser built on Chromium that blocks ads and trackers by default, and includes an integrated AI assistant and a built-in VPN client. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and can be deployed across organizations using enterprise group policies for managed configuration.
The browser distinguishes itself by combining default ad and tracker blocking with a system-level VPN that encrypts all device traffic, and an AI assistant that answers questions and generates text content directly within the browsing interface. It also supports private browsing and private search that do not track user queries or build personal profiles.
Beyond its core privacy features, Brave offers cross-platform data migration for importing bookmarks, passwords, and settings from other browsers, and provides mobile data and battery saving optimizations. The project includes a full build system for compiling across platforms, an extension-based feature system, and multi-process architecture for stability and security.