Brave

“Ditched google and never looked back!!”

Pros

Brave is honestly the best browser I've used so far. I bet it would be a solid pick for most people too if they're looking to try something new. I'm not a big fan of the other options.. especially Google. And it feels completely focused on the user instead of pushing other agendas.

Cons

I haven't come across much to dislike about it. It's genuinely my go-to browser. The only minor complaint is that I haven't been able to find enough information about the Brave Wallet that shows up when I open the browser. It looks promising but it would be better if there were more clearly accessible details right there.

“Perfect for testing web apps”

Pros

It feels really easy to use, with a clean layout that's genuinely user friendly. It strikes a nice balance between customization and solid privacy/security while browsing. I also rely on it for testing web and mobile applications since it gives me a browser environment that's different from my main one which helps catch issues earlier.

Cons

A few well-known messaging and web-based communication features don't always work as expected in this tool because of its built-in privacy protections. When that happens, I sometimes have to turn off Shields or switch to another browser to get full compatibility.

“no ads and generous API limits”

Pros

To start with, they've put together a really polished browser UI. Another standout is that there are absolutely no ads, period. As a developer, I also appreciate that it is accessible through their generous API limits which makes it practical to build with.

Cons

From my side, there aren't many real complaints, if anything, a few high WebGPU-required websites don't run as smoothly as expected. Everything else has been solid.