Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome

Web browsers

Comparison of Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge

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

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Google Chrome

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

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

Free.

Go to vendor’s site: Google Chrome (opens in a new tab)

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