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Microsoft Edge alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Microsoft Edge: pushes Bing, shopping and Microsoft services, and telemetry on by default. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Microsoft Edge, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Brave currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Brave logoBraveOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 577.6
2Firefox logoFirefoxOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 557.2
  1. Brave logo

    1. BraveTop pick

    Best for: People who want Chrome compatibility with ads and trackers blocked by default

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    77.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Microsoft Edge

    Chromium base with ads and trackers blocked and less service promotion.

    Pros

    • Strong ad and tracker blocking without extensions
    • Runs Chrome extensions
    • Free AI assistant with no account needed

    Cons

    • Crypto wallet and rewards features feel out of place to many
    • Some Brave services are upsold in the interface
    • Still depends on Google's Chromium engine
    Visit Brave Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Brave a good Microsoft Edge alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Ad blocking
    Built in (Shields)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Engine
    Chromium
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant
    Leo, free with a premium tier
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop platforms
    Linux, macOS, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Firefox logo

    2. Firefox

    Best for: People who want a mainstream, independent browser with strong privacy and ad-blocker support

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Microsoft Edge

    Independent engine and stronger privacy defaults.

    Pros

    • Independent Gecko engine
    • Full support for advanced ad blockers
    • Strong tracking protection by default

    Cons

    • Some sites are tested less and occasionally break
    • Smaller extension catalogue than Chrome
    • No longer supports Windows 8.1 and older
    Visit Firefox Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Firefox a good Microsoft Edge alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Positioning
    Independent browser
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Extensions
    30,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PDF editing
    Built in
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum Windows
    Windows 10 (8.1 and older need ESR)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Microsoft Edge alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Brave logo

Best Microsoft Edge alternative for most people

Brave

Chromium base with ads and trackers blocked and less service promotion.

Google Chrome logo

Best Microsoft Edge alternative for a free option

Google Chrome

Same engine with fewer Microsoft upsells and Google account sync.

Firefox logo

Best Microsoft Edge alternative for open source

Firefox

Independent engine and stronger privacy defaults.

Vivaldi logo

Best Microsoft Edge alternative for Mac

Vivaldi

Chromium browser with even more tab tools and no telemetry-driven ads.

Opera logo

Best Microsoft Edge alternative for Windows

Opera

Chromium browser with a free built-in VPN and ad blocker.

Brave logo

Best Microsoft Edge alternative for Linux

Brave

Chromium base with ads and trackers blocked and less service promotion.

Brave logo

Best Microsoft Edge alternative for iPhone and Android

Brave

Chromium base with ads and trackers blocked and less service promotion.

Microsoft Edge alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Microsoft Edge?

Brave ranks first right now. Chromium base with ads and trackers blocked and less service promotion. Google Chrome and Vivaldi follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Edge?

Yes. Brave (open source), Google Chrome (free), Vivaldi (free) and Firefox (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft Edge?

Yes: Brave and Firefox.

Which Microsoft Edge alternatives work on Linux?

Brave, Google Chrome, Vivaldi, Firefox and Opera run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Microsoft Edge?

The complaints we hear most: pushes Bing, shopping and Microsoft services; telemetry on by default; interface can feel cluttered with extra features.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Microsoft Edge, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.