Brave vs Proton
Based on our analysis, Proton is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Brave | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | A · 86/100 | A · 88/100 |
| What they collect | Positive (88) | Positive (90) |
| Who they share it with | Positive (85) | Positive (82) |
| What you can do | Positive (84) | Positive (84) |
| What they promise | Positive (83) | Positive (86) |
In plain English — Brave
Brave's browser collects no browsing history and routes most sensitive requests through its own proxies to strip your IP address — the privacy architecture is genuinely sophisticated — but it's a US company, Safe Browsing on mobile exposes your IP to Google or Apple, and Leo AI feedback submissions can include full conversation transcripts retained for a year.
View full analysis →In plain English — Proton
Proton collects as little as technically possible, can't read your encrypted content even if asked, is governed by strict Swiss law, and gives you real control — the rare case where the privacy policy matches the privacy pitch.
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