The Best Microsoft Edge AlternativesTop Web Browsers and other similar apps like Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge is described as 'Chromium-based browser for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, offering extension support, privacy features, smart security, and cloud sync across devices' and is a very popular Web Browser in the web browsers category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Edge for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best Microsoft Edge alternative is Mozilla Firefox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Edge are Brave, Zen Browser, Google Chrome and Tor Browser.

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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon

    Mozilla Firefox

     7645 likes

    Web browser by Mozilla with Gecko and WebKit engines. Offers tabbed browsing, HTML add-ons, Enhanced Tracking Protection, cross-device syncing, and privacy customization. Includes tools for developers and a 'Facebook Container' extension.

    261 Mozilla Firefox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
    • Linux Mobile
    More protection from the start
     
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    Mozilla Firefox vs Microsoft Edge Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    MicroBob
    9

    Very powerful. Helpful alternative when handling/doing things that require more processing power

    LR88
    0

    Default settings not set to reasonably protect privacy. They do depend on marketing agreements to financially survive.

    DL300
    Negative
    -5

    Firefox is no better than Chrome now that Mozilla has abandoned net neutrality & privacy in favour of woke bux.

    3 of 5 comments
    • Mozilla Firefox is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Edge is Free and Proprietary
    • Mozilla Firefox is Privacy focused, Customizable, Security-focused and LightweightMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
  2. Brave icon

    Brave

     1265 likes

    Fast, secure browser integrating ad and tracker blockage, privacy features, and VPN. Offers seamless performance with data and battery optimization, faster loads by blocking pop-ups and ads. Safeguards user privacy with tracking protections and built-in brave search.

    268 Brave alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Epic Games Store
    • F-Droid
    Brave screenshot 1
     
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    Brave vs Microsoft Edge Comments
    LR88
    Positive
    0

    Truly my favorite and default browser. Sound business plan while still fighting for people's privacy.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    More stable, handles memory MUCH better

    CatarinaTeles
    Positive
    0

    100% opensource Has been winning awards lately because of the privacy-awareness The only that has full fingerprint protection His native adblocker written in rust outperforms every other browser

    3 of 4 comments
    • Brave is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Edge is Free and Proprietary
    • Brave is Privacy focused, Security-focused and CustomizableMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
  4. Zen Browser icon

    Zen Browser

     367 likes

    Experience a privacy-focused, open-source browser rich with features like vertical tabs, Split View, Zen Glance, and extensive security protocols. Built on Firefox, it's currently in beta, emphasizing privacy and adaptability, with future plans for horizontal tabs.

    116 Zen Browser alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • AppImage
    Zen Browser screenshot 1
     
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    Horse

    A web browser using Trails for organizing pages, projects, and tasks within a sidebar. Tailored for professionals to save time, boost productivity, and efficiently manage online workflows without traditional tabs or bookmarks.

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  6. Google Chrome icon

    Google Chrome

     4988 likes

    Open-source browser featuring real-time web translation, integrated password manager, dark mode, task-level resource management, multi-user account support, automatic updates, and cross-device sync, available on all major operating systems for secure, efficient browsing.

    103 Google Chrome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    Google Chrome screenshot 1
     
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    Google Chrome vs Microsoft Edge Comments
    DL300
    Negative
    -1

    Just edge with a little more spyware

    Adrian Neumann
    Positive
    0

    Google Chrome is a web standard.

    Nicolas
    Positive
    -5

    Good alternative to Microsoft Edge when you need to sync across multiple OS. Otherwise, Edge is the same and avoids you to have a trojan more on your PC

    3 of 4 comments
    • Google Chrome is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Edge is also Free and Proprietary
    • Google Chrome is CustomizableMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
  8. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

     1116 likes

    Experience true privacy online with a portable browser offering built-in proxy, encryption, and tracker blocking. Navigate without revealing location or browsing data, enjoying ad-free, secure surfing across platforms like Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android with no installation hassle.

    77 Tor Browser alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • OpenBSD
    Tor Browser screenshot 1
     
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    Tor Browser vs Microsoft Edge Comments
    LR88
    Negative
    2

    It's just not a daily driver. Wasn't designed to be a daily driver.

    • Tor Browser is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Edge is Free and Proprietary
    • Tor Browser is Privacy focused and DecentralizedMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
  9. Vivaldi icon

    Vivaldi

     1312 likes

    Flexible browser featuring deep customization, integrated ad and tracker blocking, Chromium compatibility, powerful tab management tools, note sync, screenshot utility, custom web panels, theme and toolbar editing, plus support for Android, iOS, desktop, and privacy protections.

    194 Vivaldi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Debian
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • openSUSE
    Vivaldi screenshot 1
     
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    Vivaldi vs Microsoft Edge Comments
    anthony-smith
    Positive
    0

    I like the customisation, the security and smoothness of the experience. I found the whole affair a little over-whelming, and it is easy to get bogged down with all the settings.

    Geoff Hutchinson
    Positive
    0

    Edge is much better than IE, and it's nice to see Microsoft getting with the times, however, it seems a bit late in the game.

    Oliver HOU
    Positive
    0

    The speed dial is essential to me. And it respect my privacy. A true BROWSER, who care about your experience of browsing. Although the startup speed is a bit slow, still somethings to improve. Overall, Vivaldi is the best.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Vivaldi is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Edge is also Free and Proprietary
    • Vivaldi is Customizable and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
  10. LibreWolf icon

    LibreWolf

     389 likes

    LibreWolf is a community-maintained, privacy and performance-enhanced browser forked from Firefox, independent of Mozilla. It uses over 500 settings to limit telemetry, offers an Extensions Firewall, supports all major systems, and is developed free from corporate influence.

    103 LibreWolf alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenBSD
    Homeage
     
  11. Helium Browser icon

    Helium Browser

     121 likes

    Chromium browser with open-source ad, tracker, and cryptominer blocking by default, zero tracking, customizable privacy controls, proxy-anonymized extension downloads, split view, and efficient, unobtrusive interface for full extension compatibility.

    74 Helium Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Helium Browser screenshot 1
     
  12. Chromium icon

    Chromium

     1151 likes

    Open-source browser project offering strong security, fast performance, and stability with broad support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, extensive customization, frequent security updates, minimal default tracking, and foundation for multiple browsers.

    204 Chromium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • TrueOS
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Start Page
     
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    Chromium vs Microsoft Edge Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Open source, it works pretty much on any system.

    DL300
    Positive
    0

    The only good chromium based browser for Windows.

    • Chromium is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Edge is Free and Proprietary
  13. Mullvad Browser icon

    Mullvad Browser

     173 likes

    The Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused web browser developed in a collaboration between Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project. It’s designed to minimize tracking and fingerprinting. You could say it’s a Tor Browser to use without the Tor Network.

    110 Mullvad Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Mullvad Browser screenshot 1
     
  14. Waterfox icon

    Waterfox

     453 likes

    Utilize Waterfox for a high-speed, private browsing experience on 64-bit systems. Built on Firefox, it taps into Intel's C++ compiler for optimal performance, supports legacy extensions, allows full customization, and blocks ads by default, ensuring utmost control and security.

    97 Waterfox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    Desktop
     
  15. Opera icon

    Opera

     1824 likes

    A fast, secure web browser with advanced privacy features like a built-in VPN with ad blocking, Speed Dial, smart AI, cloud sync, picture-in-picture mode, and easy extensibility through plugins and extensions.

    246 Opera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
    • Chrome OS
    Opera screenshot 1
     
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    Opera vs Microsoft Edge Comments
    Roberto Crescentini
    Positive
    -1

    Focus on productivity, speed and resource usage . Excelent browser!

    • Opera is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Edge is also Free and Proprietary
    • Opera is CustomizableMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
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