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Brave Browser vs MyRec.com

Brave Browser logo

Brave Browser

Cybersecurity

Secure, fast & private web browser with adblocker

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
MyRec.com logo

MyRec.com

Government

Recreation management for small parks departments, priced on your annual revenue with no contract

From
On request
Free plan
No

The short version

  • Only Brave Browser has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Brave Browser brave Firewall + VPN features require paid subscription; MyRec.com the annual fee scales with department revenue, so a successful department pays more for the same software as its programme income grows.
  • They diverge on capability: Brave Browser covers Built-in ad blocker, MyRec.com covers Revenue-based annual fee.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Brave Browser and MyRec.com actually diverge.

Attributes where Brave Browser and MyRec.com differ
AttributeBrave BrowserMyRec.com
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumPer year by department annual revenue
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOSWeb
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Brave Browser

  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Tracker blocking
  • Cryptocurrency wallet
  • Brave Rewards (BAT)
  • Tor private browsing
  • HTTPS everywhere
  • Script blocking
  • Fingerprinting protection

Only in MyRec.com

  • Revenue-based annual fee
  • Programme registration
  • Facility reservations
  • Point of sale
  • League scheduling
  • Everything included

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Brave Browser

  • Private web browsing with ad blockingnot MyRec.com
  • Encrypted search via Brave Searchnot MyRec.com
  • Privacy-focused web navigation without trackingnot MyRec.com
  • AI-powered answers via Ask Bravenot MyRec.com

MyRec.com

  • A town recreation department of one or two staff moving off paper registration forms and a shared spreadsheetnot Brave Browser
  • A department that wants to choose its own payment processor rather than accept the software vendor ratenot Brave Browser
  • Replacing a system that charges per module, where every new programme type triggered an upsellnot Brave Browser
  • A department needing field permits and league scheduling without buying a facilities management suitenot Brave Browser

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Brave Browser

  • Brave Firewall + VPN features require paid subscription
  • Brave Talk Premium is subscription-based, not included in free tier
  • Brave Rewards programme is optional and requires user participation

MyRec.com

  • The annual fee scales with department revenue, so a successful department pays more for the same software as its programme income grows.
  • It is built for small and mid-sized departments and lacks the permitting, aquatics and multi-facility depth a large city requires.
  • Credit card processing is explicitly excluded from the fee, so the total cost depends on a merchant agreement the department must source and negotiate itself.
  • Integration surface is thin, with no meaningful connection to municipal ERP or finance systems, meaning revenue reconciliation is a manual export.
  • The vendor is small, so there is limited third-party consulting capacity and a narrow bench for support during peak registration periods.

Pricing, plan by plan

Brave Browser

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Brave Browser review.

MyRec.com

On request
  • MyRec.com$undefined/year
    • Single annual fee calculated from department annual revenue
    • Third parties report entry around 2,850 to 3,445 USD per year
    • Site build, onboarding and training included

Which should you pick?

Choose Brave Browser if

  • You need built-in ad blocker.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.
  • You also want tracker blocking.

Choose MyRec.com if

  • You need revenue-based annual fee.
  • You also want programme registration.

Questions people ask

Is Brave Browser or MyRec.com better?
Neither clearly leads. Brave Browser starts at Free and MyRec.com at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brave Browser or MyRec.com?
Brave Browser has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Brave Browser and On request for MyRec.com.
Does Brave Browser or MyRec.com run on more platforms?
Brave Browser runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS. MyRec.com runs on Web.
Can I use Brave Browser for free?
Yes. Brave Browser has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MyRec.com starts at On request.
What is Brave Browser best used for?
Brave Browser is most often used for private web browsing with ad blocking, encrypted search via brave search, privacy-focused web navigation without tracking, ai-powered answers via ask brave. Of those, private web browsing with ad blocking and encrypted search via brave search are not what MyRec.com is typically brought in for.
What can Brave Browser do that MyRec.com cannot?
Brave Browser covers Built-in ad blocker, Tracker blocking, Cryptocurrency wallet, Brave Rewards (BAT). MyRec.com covers Revenue-based annual fee, Programme registration, Facility reservations, Point of sale.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Brave Browser: Is Brave Browser completely free?

Yes. The Brave Browser itself is completely free for desktop, Android, and iOS. All core features including ad blocking, privacy protections, and tracker blocking are included at no cost.

Source
MyRec.com: How is MyRec priced?

A single annual fee calculated from your department annual revenue, using a calculator on the MyRec site. Third parties report entry around 2,850 to 3,445 USD a year.

Brave Browser: Does Brave offer any paid features?

Yes. Brave offers subscription-based features including Brave Firewall + VPN (protecting every app on your entire device across up to 5 devices) and Brave Talk Premium, though specific pricing is not listed on the main page.

Source
MyRec.com: Is there a setup fee?

No. Site build, onboarding and training are included in the annual fee.

Brave Browser: Can I earn money using Brave?

Yes. Brave Rewards is an optional program that allows users to earn BAT tokens by viewing privacy-protecting ads. Tokens earned can be stored securely in Brave Wallet.

Source
MyRec.com: Are card fees included?

No. Credit card processing is separate and you arrange your own merchant account.

Brave Browser: Can I use Brave Search without a subscription?

Yes. Brave Search is free at search.brave.com and does not require a subscription.

Source
MyRec.com: Is there a contract?

No long-term contract is required, which is unusual in municipal software.

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