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Open source alternatives to Brave[005]
Brave is a Chromium-based browser with built-in ad and tracker blocking, private search and an optional crypto rewards system. Below are 5 self-hostable open source alternatives, ranked by GitHub popularity.
Ladybird
Truly independent web browser
★ STARS
63.2k
⑂ FORKS
3.0k
zen-browser
Welcome to a calmer internet
★ STARS
41.9k
⑂ FORKS
1.5k
Helium
Private, fast, and honest web browser
★ STARS
15.5k
⑂ FORKS
370
Flow
A modern, privacy-focused browser with a minimalistic design.
★ STARS
968
⑂ FORKS
56
midori-browser
Midori for Windows, Linux & Mac, web browser focused on lightness and privacy.
★ STARS
298
⑂ FORKS
19
// EDITOR'S TAKE
Helium is the closest swap, the same Chromium base and aggressive blocking defaults without Brave's crypto and rewards layer. zen-browser gives up Chromium compatibility for a Firefox base and much better tab and workspace handling, while Ladybird is the genuinely independent engine and the most interesting long-term bet, but nowhere near ready for daily browsing.
// FREQUENTLY ASKED
What is the best open source Brave alternative?
Ladybird is the most popular open source Brave alternative by GitHub stars (63,207 stars). The other 4 options are ranked above.
Are these Brave alternatives self-hostable?
Yes — every project listed here is open source and runs on your own infrastructure. Click into a project to see its license, stars, language, and current health status.
Are they free?
All projects shown are free and open source. Check each project's license page for the terms — most are MIT, Apache 2.0, or AGPL.