Google Chrome its own web store where users and developers can upload and download these applications and extensions. Google Chrome Google Chrome (commonly known simply as Chrome) is a freeware web browser developed by Google LLC. It was first released on September 2, 2008 for Microsoft Windows, and was later ported to Linux, macOS, iOS and Android. Google Chrome is also the main component of Chrome OS, where it serves as a platform for running web apps. Google releases the majority of Chrome's source code as the Chromium open-source project; however, Chrome itself is proprietary software. One component that is not open-source
Brave (web browser) Brave (web browser) Brave is a free and open-source web browser developed by Brave Software Inc. based on the Chromium web browser . The browser blocks ads and website trackers. In a future version of the browser, the company intends to adopt a pay-to-surf business model. As of 2018, Brave supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The current version features 20 search engines by default, including their partner DuckDuckGo. Brave Software has announced that it is developing a feature allowing users to opt in to receiving ads sold by the company in place of ads blocked by the browser.