Brave Leo vs Duck.ai (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Duck.ai does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Duck.ai
4.1 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Chatbots tools

Side by side

Compared on	Brave Leo	Duck.ai
Our rating	4.1	4.3Better
Starts at	$14/mo	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Chatbots	Chatbots
Plans	FreeFree Premium$14.99/mo	Free$0 Plus$9.99 per month or $99.99 per year Pro$19.99 per month or $199.99 per year
Key features	Built directly into the Brave browser side panel Conversations not used for model training Anonymized requests before reaching AI providers Choice between multiple underlying models Free tier with a default model	Chat with several AI models from different providers in one interface No account needed to start chatting Requests are anonymized: DuckDuckGo removes identifying data such as your IP address before sending them to providers Providers are contractually barred from training on your chats Free tier with daily usage limits that vary by model
Pros	Privacy-first design consistent with Brave's broader brand No separate app or account needed, works inside the browser directly Model choice avoids lock-in to a single provider	Genuine anonymized access removes the need for separate provider accounts Backed by DuckDuckGo's long-standing privacy reputation Model choice lets users compare several options in one place
Cons	Full value tied to already using the Brave browser Premium models require a paid subscription Smaller model selection than dedicated multi-model platforms	Daily message limits on the free tier restrict heavy use Fewer advanced features than going directly to a provider's own app Model selection depends on which providers DuckDuckGo currently partners with
Company	Brave Software, founded 2015	DuckDuckGo, founded 2008

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Brave Leo better than Duck.ai?

In our reviews Brave Leo scores 4.1 and Duck.ai scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Brave Leo: Built into a privacy browser, with a choice of underlying models. Duck.ai: Private AI chat from DuckDuckGo with several models and no account needed.

Which is cheaper, Brave Leo or Duck.ai?

Brave Leo: from $14/mo. Duck.ai: free.

Do Brave Leo and Duck.ai have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

More comparisons

Brave Leo compared with

All Brave Leo alternatives

Duck.ai compared with

All Duck.ai alternatives