# Brave Search vs Google Search

Source: https://listme.name/compare/brave-search-vs-google-search
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/search-engines

| | Brave Search | Google Search |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88.0 | 91.0 |
| Rank | #3 | #1 |
| Price | Free plan, paid upgrades | Free |
| Best for | Independent results with AI answers | General searches, images, maps and news |
| Privacy model | No profiling | Tied to a Google account |
| AI answers | Yes | Yes |

Runs on an independent index with AI answers and a Search API for developers. Its results can differ from Google's, and the AI answers are a central part of the experience. The broadest results, with images, maps, news and AI Mode, but results are tied to a Google account and advertising. The privacy-focused engines below trade some breadth for less tracking.