Brave Search AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Privacy Tools

The best Privacy Tool alternative to Brave Search is Whoogle Search, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Brave Search and seven of them are Privacy Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Privacy Tool alternatives to Brave Search are Intelligence X, Andi, Araa and Surfshark Search.

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  1. Whoogle Search icon
     33 likes

    Get Google search results, but without any ads, javascript, AMP links, cookies, or IP address tracking. Easily deployable in one click as a Docker app, and customizable with a single config file. Quick and simple to implement as a primary search engine replacement on both...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Andi icon
     26 likes

    Andi is search for the next generation using generative AI. Instead of just links, Andi gives you answers - like talking with a smart friend.

    84 Andi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Araa icon
     6 likes

    A privacy-respecting, ad-free, self-hosted Google metasearch engine with strong security that offers full API support and utilizes Qwant for images, and DuckDuckGo for auto-complete.

    63 Araa alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • NGINX
     
  4. Private, ad-free search tool providing organic results, not influenced by your location or search history. Prevents tracking and targeted ads, supports regional result switching, ensures a neutral experience, and requires no user account for anonymous searching.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. Oscobo icon
     Like

    Oscobo is a search engine created for the sole purpose of protecting your privacy while you search the web.

    46 Oscobo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Not every search query needs the full power of Google. You can participate in a better repartition of the (non-targeted) ad revenues to smaller alternatives: start randomizing your default search engine now! Enjoy more privacy & resilience on the Web.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
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