Google Chrome vs. Microsoft Edge vs. Mozilla Firefox

Web browsers

Comparison of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome

The most widely used browser, fast and compatible with nearly every site. It uses a lot of memory.

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Microsoft Edge

Built on the same engine as Chrome, with good memory saving and handy reading tools.

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Mozilla Firefox

An independent, open-source browser with strong privacy settings and good tools for customising.

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Real cost
Price 0 € 0 € 0 €
Payment Free Free Free
Trial No trial No trial No trial
Free Tier No free tier No free tier No free tier
Open Source No No Yes
Features and limits
Main Features
  • Sync of bookmarks and tabs across devices
  • Large extension store
  • Built-in page translation
  • Built-in password manager
  • Wide support for web apps
  • Vertical tabs
  • Sleeping tabs to save memory
  • Chrome extensions work
  • Built-in read aloud
  • Sync across devices
  • Enhanced tracking protection
  • Container tabs to separate accounts
  • Large extension store
  • Reader view
  • Sync across devices
Limits
  • High memory use with many tabs
  • Pushes Microsoft services in its start page
  • A few sites are tuned for Chrome first
Compatibility and trust
Supported Operating Systems
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Where to buy
Vendor Go to vendor’s site: Google Chrome (opens in a new tab)

Free. Approximate list price in euros, check the vendor.

Go to vendor’s site: Microsoft Edge (opens in a new tab)

Free.

Go to vendor’s site: Mozilla Firefox (opens in a new tab)

Free, open source.