en.Wedoany.com Reported - Brave Software has launched Brave Origin, a paid version of the Brave browser that removes features related to cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, rewards, and other monetization methods. The browser can be downloaded separately or as an upgrade to an existing Brave installation.

The one-time license fee is $59.99 and supports up to 10 devices. Linux users can use Brave Origin for free. Brave states that Origin is designed for users who want a simple, privacy-focused browser without the company's optional revenue-generating features.

Brave Origin disables several features found in the standard Brave browser, including: Brave Rewards, Brave Wallet, Brave VPN promotions, Brave Leo AI, Brave News, Brave Talk, sponsored images, and other promotional and monetization components. The browser's built-in privacy and ad-blocking system, Brave Shields, remains fully functional in Origin.

This release has drawn criticism from privacy-conscious users, who argue that Brave is charging to remove features that many consider unnecessary in the first place. One Reddit user commented: "My criticism is that Brave originally offered a browser that protected users from the web's monetization layer. But over time, the browser itself became another monetization layer. Now Brave Origin seems to confirm the problem: if you want a simple, privacy-focused version, it becomes a paid product."

Others point out that many of the features disabled in Origin can already be turned off in the free version of Brave through enterprise group policies, raising questions about whether Origin offers any significant technical differences beyond presenting these settings in a simplified interface. Supporters of the project argue that most users will not manually configure enterprise policies. They view Origin as a more convenient way to achieve a cleaner browsing experience while also financially supporting the underlying privacy project.

Users seeking a streamlined Brave experience have three options: pay $59.99 for Origin, manually configure enterprise group policies in the free version to disable certain features, or switch to other privacy-focused browsers such as Firefox or LibreWolf. Core privacy features are identical in Brave and Origin, with the difference lying in the optional Brave services enabled by default. Users familiar with browser configuration may find the free version sufficient after manually adjusting policies. Brave Origin is now available on its website, and Linux users can download it for free.

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