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Brave Leo

A privacy-first AI assistant built into the Brave browser that can read the page you are on.

Free + PaidAI Chatbots & Assistantsby Brave Software

What is Brave Leo?

Leo is the assistant inside the Brave browser. It can summarise the page you are reading, answer questions about it and help you write, without needing a separate account. A paid tier unlocks more models and higher usage.

Best for: Brave users who want quick help with whatever they are reading.

What you can do with Brave Leo

  1. Summarise a long article in the sidebar

  2. Ask follow-up questions about a page

  3. Draft a reply to a forum post

Key features

  • Summarises the current web page or video
  • Choice of models
  • No account needed for basic use

Brave Leo pros and cons

Pros

  • Built into the browser
  • Privacy-focused design

Cons

  • Only available inside Brave

Brave Leo pricing

Free + PaidFree with limits; Leo Premium adds more models and higher limits

Brave Leo has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official site for current prices.

How to get started

  1. Open brave.com and create a free account.
  2. Try one real task first: summarise a long article in the sidebar.
  3. Compare the result with Qwen Chat or Kimi, then keep the one that fits how you work.

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Brave Leo FAQ

What is Brave Leo?

Leo is the assistant inside the Brave browser. It can summarise the page you are reading, answer questions about it and help you write, without needing a separate account. A paid tier unlocks more models and higher usage.

Is Brave Leo free?

Brave Leo has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Free with limits; Leo Premium adds more models and higher limits. Check the official site for current limits and prices.

What can you do with Brave Leo?

With Brave Leo you can summarise a long article in the sidebar; ask follow-up questions about a page; draft a reply to a forum post.

Who is Brave Leo best for?

Brave users who want quick help with whatever they are reading.

Does Brave Leo have an app?

Yes. Besides its main version, Brave Leo has apps for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone & iPad and Android.

Who makes Brave Leo?

Brave Leo is made by Brave Software.

What are the best alternatives to Brave Leo?

Popular alternatives include Qwen Chat, Kimi, ChatGPT and Claude. See the full ranking on our AI Chatbots & Assistants page.

AltFTool is not affiliated with Brave Leo. This summary was written by our editors from the tool's public information. Browse all 451 AI tools