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# Apple Safari vs Brave Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Apple Safari** [

4.1/5(290)

](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews#reviews)

**Brave** [

4.6/5(533)

](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Apple Safari**
No pricing available

**Brave**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Apple Safari**
\<1 monthFaster

Based on 13 responses

**Brave**
2 months

Based on 8 responses

Return on Investment

**Apple Safari**
Not enough reviews yet

**Brave**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Apple Safari**
$$$$$

**Brave**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Apple Safari**
Not enough reviews yet

**Brave**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Apple Safari**
[
Ease of Use (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1906569&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Accessibility (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2343630&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Compatibility Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1906613&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Extension Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2301089&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Brave**
[
Ad Blocking (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1185609&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Privacy (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1183314&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ad Complaints (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2133917&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Extensions (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1188257&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Apple Safari**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0ef656e3330e2a5b8e59939185859257/1password.png "Product Avatar Image")

1Password

](https://www.g2.com/products/1password/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_882eea7f8ae510268640cb5e26a52185/evernote.png "Product Avatar Image")

Evernote

](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_875175039c275eab2eed735a56ad8cee/google-gemini-enterprise.jpeg "Product Avatar Image")

Gemini Enterprise

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-gemini-enterprise/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f0da0c8a17e0fe5fb4427ff52f40e00f/grammarly.png "Product Avatar Image")

Grammarly

](https://www.g2.com/products/grammarly/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/integrations)

**Brave**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_77d7429c23569c5165fdc429d10c2644/canva.png "Product Avatar Image")

Canva

](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e369fa2434bfed6434dea757dc661c25/chatgpt.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

ChatGPT

](https://www.g2.com/products/chatgpt/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/integrations)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Apple Safari**

8.5

8.5218

**Brave**

9.4

9.4462

Ease of Use

**Apple Safari**

8.8

8.8221

**Brave**

9.5

9.5464

Ease of Setup

**Apple Safari**

9.1

9.169

**Brave**

9.4

9.478

Ease of Admin

**Apple Safari**

8.0

8.039

**Brave**

9.2

9.230

Quality of Support

**Apple Safari**

8.6

8.6159

**Brave**

8.9

8.9333

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Apple Safari**

7.2

7.231

**Brave**

9.0

9.028

Product Direction (% positive)

**Apple Safari**

6.8

6.8218

**Brave**

9.7

9.7456

Features

Browser[Hide 27 FeaturesShow 27 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.8

18

8.3

73

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

7.5

14

8.6(won by 1.1)

61

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

AI Text Summarization

7.5

17

8.6(won by 1.1)

59

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

AI Text-to-Speech

7.4

16

7.7(won by 0.3)

55

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Browser

Autonomous Task Execution

8.3

6

8.7(won by 0.4)

10

Natural Language Interaction

8.0

5

8.1(won by 0.1)

12

Proactive Assistance

8.3(won by 0.3)

6

8.0

11

Additional Functionality

App Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search Engine

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Developer Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search History

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Private Browsing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dark Mode

Not enough data

Not enough data

Address Bar

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tab Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Extension Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tracker Blocking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Privacy Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bookmark Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Display Advertising[Hide 87 FeaturesShow 87 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.0

79

Channel Functionality

Display Functionality

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

67

Platform Interoperability

Close Ecosystem API

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

38

Agentic AI - Display Advertising

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Campaign Dashboard

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

44

Campaign Optimization

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

42

Reach

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

52

Bulk Editing

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

43

Batch Uploading

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

46

Brand Safety

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

52

Fraud Protection

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

56

Frequency Capping

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

43

Budget Pacing

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

43

Creative Optimization

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

44

Rich Media Capabilties

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

45

In-App Ads

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

50

Mobile Rich Media Capabilities

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

44

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retargeting Ads

Not enough data

Not enough data

Targeting

Targeting

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

56

Retargeting

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

49

Geo-Targeting

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

49

Contextual Targeting

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

50

Audience Targeting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

API / Integrations

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

46

Custom Reports

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

43

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

51

Performance and Reliability

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

63

Enterprise Scalability

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

45

Customization

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

56

Workflow Capability

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

48

Internationalization

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

45

Notifications

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

60

Budget Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Display Ad Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Display Ad Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Campaign Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dynamic Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross Channel Attribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Heatmaps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

A/B Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Apple Safari](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3f596abc7b076efa0a4a7890400ebae5/apple-safari.png "Apple Safari")](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews)

Apple Safari

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

51.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

25.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

23.3%

[![Brave](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ff070b8e11f9059f297f646c38022ee/brave.svg "Brave")](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews)

Brave

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

58.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

28.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

12.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

51.6%

58.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

25.1%

28.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

23.3%

12.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Apple Safari](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3f596abc7b076efa0a4a7890400ebae5/apple-safari.png "Apple Safari")](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews)
Apple Safari

Computer Software

13.8%

Information Technology and Services

9.9%

Marketing and Advertising

5.0%

Education Management

4.6%

Higher Education

4.3%

Other

62.4%

[![Brave](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ff070b8e11f9059f297f646c38022ee/brave.svg "Brave")](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews)
Brave

Information Technology and Services

25.9%

Computer Software

14.9%

Marketing and Advertising

6.2%

Computer & Network Security

4.6%

Financial Services

3.9%

Other

44.6%

FAQs

## Safari vs Brave FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Safari vs Brave?

Brave stands out from Safari with a higher G2 rating, stronger privacy and ad-blocking features, and broader extension compatibility, while Safari is favored for Apple ecosystem integration and battery efficiency.

| [Safari](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews) | [Brave](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.1/5 (290 reviews) | 4.6/5 (534 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 9.1 | 9.5 |
| 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Apple ecosystem integration and battery efficiency | Ad blocking and privacy protection |

### How do the pricing models of Safari and Brave compare?

Brave is considered the stronger value by reviewers, reflected in higher satisfaction with price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Safari:** Reviewers highlight that Safari is free for Apple device users and praise its efficient battery usage, but note limitations in extension support and cross-platform availability.
- **Brave:** Reviewers consistently mention that Brave is free, provides built-in privacy and ad-blocking features without requiring paid add-ons, and delivers strong ROI by reducing the need for extra extensions or subscriptions.
- **Switching-reason:** Many reviewers cite Brave's privacy-first approach and ad-blocking as key reasons for switching from other browsers, including Chrome and Safari.

### What are the best alternatives to Safari and Brave?

The top 3 alternatives to Safari and Brave are Chrome Enterprise, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Safari](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews) | 4.1/5 (290 reviews) | Small-Business | Free for Apple users | Apple ecosystem integration and battery efficiency |
| [Brave](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews) | 4.6/5 (534 reviews) | Small-Business | Free, no subscription cost | Ad blocking and privacy protection |
| [Chrome Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-enterprise/reviews) | 4.7/5 (1838 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Extension ecosystem and cross-platform compatibility |
| [Firefox](https://www.g2.com/products/mozilla-firefox/reviews) | 4.4/5 (509 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Customizability and privacy controls |

### Which Browser features should I prioritize when comparing Safari and Brave?

Buyers comparing Safari and Brave should prioritize privacy and ad blocking, extension compatibility, cross-platform support, battery/resource efficiency, and integration with device ecosystems.

- **Privacy and Ad Blocking:** Brave: 15 all-time mentions for ad blocking, 8 for privacy; Safari: 2 for safety/security.
- **Extension Compatibility:** Brave: 3 all-time mentions for Chrome extension support; Safari: 2 all-time mentions for limited extensions.
- **Cross-Platform Support:** Brave: Reviewers highlight support for Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS; Safari: Reviewers note Apple-only compatibility as a limitation.
- **Battery/Resource Efficiency:** Safari: Multiple recent reviews cite battery efficiency and low memory usage; Brave: Reviewers mention low memory consumption but also note high RAM usage in some cases.
- **Integration with Device Ecosystems:** Safari: Multiple reviews cite Apple ecosystem integration; Brave: Reviewers highlight Chrome extension and Chromium compatibility.

### What are the pros and cons of Safari vs Brave?

Brave's headline strength is privacy and ad blocking, while Safari's is Apple ecosystem integration and battery efficiency.

- **Safari strengths:** Ease of use (5 all-time mentions), Apple ecosystem integration, battery efficiency, fast browsing, safety/security (2 all-time mentions), clean user interface.
- **Safari trade-offs:** Limited extension support (2 all-time mentions), compatibility issues with some websites (2 all-time mentions), only available on Apple devices, less customization, UI/UX design (2 all-time mentions).
- **Brave strengths:** Ad blocking (15 all-time mentions), privacy (8 all-time mentions), speed (6 all-time mentions), Chrome extension compatibility (3 all-time mentions), rewards program (6 all-time mentions), ease of use (5 all-time mentions), tracker blocking (4 all-time mentions).
- **Brave trade-offs:** Aggressive ad/tracker blocking can break websites, crypto/rewards features add UI clutter, high RAM usage (2 all-time mentions), fewer extensions than Chrome, occasional slow performance (3 all-time mentions).

### Is Safari or Brave better for small businesses?

Brave is the better fit for small businesses, with higher reviewer satisfaction and a strong small-business segment presence.

- **Safari:** Small-Business is the largest segment; reviewers appreciate its integration with Apple devices and battery efficiency, but note limitations for businesses not fully on Apple hardware.
- **Brave:** Small-Business is the largest segment; reviewers highlight its privacy, ad blocking, and cross-platform compatibility as key benefits for small business environments.

### Which Browser platform has better integrations?

Brave is favored by reviewers for integrations due to its compatibility with Chrome extensions and Chromium-based tools.

- **Safari:** Reviewers mention integration with the Apple ecosystem and iCloud, but cite limited extension support and compatibility with third-party tools.
- **Brave:** Reviewers highlight compatibility with Chrome extensions and Chromium-based integrations, supporting a wide range of third-party tools for productivity and development.

### How do Safari and Brave compare on customer support?

Brave and Safari are at near-parity on Quality of Support, with Brave scoring 8.9 and Safari 8.6, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Safari:** Reviewers describe support as accessible through Apple channels, with most citing reliable documentation and community resources.
- **Brave:** Reviewers note support is generally responsive, with helpful resources and community forums, though some mention limited troubleshooting for advanced issues.

### Which is easier to implement, Safari or Brave?

Brave and Safari are at near-parity on Ease of Setup, with Brave scoring 9.5 and Safari 9.1, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Safari:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as straightforward, especially for Apple device users, with no installation required on macOS and iOS.
- **Brave:** Reviewers highlight easy onboarding, quick installation, and immediate privacy protection, with minimal configuration needed for most users.

Alternatives

**Apple Safari Alternatives**

 ![Chrome Enterprise](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d411eb490c30b3a8eb6bf56f537e4d45/chrome-enterprise.png "Chrome Enterprise")

[
Chrome Enterprise
](/products/chrome-enterprise/reviews)

 ![Mozilla Firefox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/60efa3cc81aecc5648c50cc4fbb6f119/mozilla-firefox.svg "Mozilla Firefox")

[
Firefox
](/products/mozilla-firefox/reviews)

 ![Opera](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8649246bffe579546b2fbf7fc49035e1/opera.png "Opera")

[
Opera
](/products/opera/reviews)

 ![Microsoft Edge](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1545072338/microsoft-edge.png "Microsoft Edge")

[
Microsoft Edge
](/products/microsoft-edge/reviews)

**Brave Alternatives**

 ![Chrome Enterprise](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d411eb490c30b3a8eb6bf56f537e4d45/chrome-enterprise.png "Chrome Enterprise")

[
Chrome Enterprise
](/products/chrome-enterprise/reviews)

 ![Mozilla Firefox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/60efa3cc81aecc5648c50cc4fbb6f119/mozilla-firefox.svg "Mozilla Firefox")

[
Firefox
](/products/mozilla-firefox/reviews)

 ![Microsoft Edge](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1545072338/microsoft-edge.png "Microsoft Edge")

[
Microsoft Edge
](/products/microsoft-edge/reviews)

 ![Opera](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8649246bffe579546b2fbf7fc49035e1/opera.png "Opera")

[
Opera
](/products/opera/reviews)