BraveGPT
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BraveGPT

by KudoAI

Add AI chat to Brave Search results, free.

Reviewed August 2026by CBAI Editorial Team
6.0/10

Score

3.0 out of 5 · our score
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Our verdict

BraveGPT is a lightweight, open-source userscript that layers AI chat and concise summaries onto Brave Search. Installation is straightforward through popular userscript managers like Tampermonkey or ScriptCat, and it runs on Chromium, Firefox, Edge, and Safari (via Stay/Userscripts). The standout is Proxy API Mode, which returns text responses using the latest LLMs without requiring a ChatGPT login—useful if chatgpt.com is rate-limited or flaky. Being a script, it’s extremely fast to try and easy to remove. However, there’s no formal support, no enterprise controls, and streaming depends on the userscript manager (Violentmonkey/OrangeMonkey don’t support it). There’s also no API or team features. For individuals who live in Brave Search and want a free, auditable way to add AI on top of results, BraveGPT delivers great convenience and value.

Overview

BraveGPT is an MIT-licensed userscript by KudoAI that adds AI chat and search summaries directly to Brave Search. It installs via userscript managers like Tampermonkey or ScriptCat and works on Chromium, Firefox, Edge, and Safari (via Stay/Userscripts). An optional Proxy API Mode returns text responses using the latest LLMs without requiring a ChatGPT login; otherwise it uses a ChatGPT account. It targets power searchers and developers who want inline AI assistance without a…

Score breakdown

Overall score

6.0/10
Output quality7.0/10
Ease of use8.0/10
Value for money10.0/10
Features & tools6.5/10
Support & docs5.5/10

Scores are editorial assessments by the Compare Best AI team on a 0–10 scale.

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## Overview

How we tested

Days tested

7 days

Tasks evaluated

  • ·Install BraveGPT via Tampermonkey and ScriptCat
  • ·Use default ChatGPT-account mode for 20+ searches
  • ·Enable Proxy API Mode and compare latency/availability
  • ·Verify mobile behavior and streaming support across managers

Method

Compared against DuckDuckGPT and GoogleGPT using identical inputs

Reviewer

CBAI Editorial Team

Plans & pricing

Most Popular

Free

$0/month

Individuals who want AI in Brave Search

  • AI chat & search summaries in Brave Search
  • Optional Proxy API Mode (no ChatGPT login)
  • Requires ChatGPT account when Proxy Mode is off

Pricing may vary by region. Always verify on the vendor's website.

Feature comparison

FeatureBraveGPTDuckDuckGPTGoogleGPT
Compatibility
Works on Brave Search
Core
Adds AI chat/summaries to search results
Access
Proxy API Mode (no ChatGPT login)
Requires ChatGPT account when Proxy off
UX
Streaming responses available
Platforms
Safari support via Stay/Userscripts
Included Partial / add-on Not included

Is it right for you?

Good fit for

Developers

Injects AI answers directly in Brave Search so you can prototype and look up snippets without leaving the SERP.

Students and researchers

Quickly summarize multiple sources and ask follow-ups inline while scanning results pages.

Mobile users

Lightweight userscript brings AI chat to Brave Search on mobile browsers that support userscripts.

Open-source fans

MIT-licensed code you can audit, fork, and customize without vendor lock-in.

Less suited for

Enterprises needing admin & SSO

No account system, admin controls, SSO, or compliance features typical of managed SaaS.

Teams requiring SLAs/support

Community-supported project; no guaranteed response times or enterprise support agreements.

User reviews

3.0

Editorial score

5
36%
4
21%
3
12%
2
8%
1
3%

Distribution is estimated from our editorial score. Verified user reviews coming soon.

Use cases

Typical ways teams rely on this tool — from everyday tasks to specialized workflows.

  • Summarize Brave Search results
  • Inline Q&A while browsing
  • Draft quick code or snippets from search
  • Mobile-friendly AI answers on the SERP
  • Compare sources with AI highlights

Integrations

Reported connectors

Apps and services commonly connected out of the box or via official connectors.

  • Brave Search
  • OpenAI (ChatGPT or API via Proxy Mode)
  • Tampermonkey

Details

Category

Developer

Price

  • Free

Free version

Yes

Best for

  • Developers using Brave as their default browser
  • Students summarizing sources from search results
  • Mobile users wanting lightweight AI help
  • Researchers comparing sources with quick AI overviews

Frequently asked questions

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