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Microsoft's Chromium-based browser, built into Windows, with Copilot and memory-saving features.

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About Microsoft Edge

Edge is Microsoft's browser and the default on Windows. Since 2020 it has been built on Chromium, so it renders sites like Chrome and runs most Chrome extensions, while adding Microsoft's own features. Those include sleeping tabs and efficiency mode to save memory and battery, vertical tabs, split screen, a built-in PDF reader with inking, collections, an immersive reader, and Copilot in the sidebar for summarising pages and answering questions about what you are viewing. It integrates with Microsoft accounts, Microsoft 365 and work identity, and IT departments can manage it in detail, which is why many companies standardise on it. On the downside, Edge pushes Microsoft services, Bing and shopping features fairly hard, and collects telemetry by default. It is free and runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. It suits Windows users and organisations already on Microsoft 365 who want a Chromium browser that fits their setup.

Best for: Windows users and Microsoft 365 organisations that want a managed Chromium browser.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Sleeping tabs and efficiency mode save memory and battery
  • Runs Chrome extensions
  • Strong enterprise management and Microsoft 365 integration

Why people leave

  • Pushes Bing, shopping and Microsoft services
  • Telemetry on by default
  • Interface can feel cluttered with extra features

Top Microsoft Edge alternatives

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  1. 1Google Chrome logo
    Google Chrome

    Same engine with fewer Microsoft upsells and Google account sync.

    66.5
  2. 2Brave logo
    Brave

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

    62.6
  3. 3Vivaldi logo
    Vivaldi

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

    59.6
  4. 4Firefox logo
    Firefox

    Independent engine and stronger privacy defaults.

    57.2
  5. 5Opera logo
    Opera

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

    55.3

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Microsoft Edge: common questions

Is Microsoft Edge free?

Yes, Microsoft Edge is free to use.

Is Microsoft Edge open source?

No, Microsoft Edge is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Brave and Firefox.

What platforms does Microsoft Edge run on?

Microsoft Edge is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Edge?

The highest-ranked Microsoft Edge alternatives right now are Google Chrome, Brave and Vivaldi. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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