Microsoft Edge vs. Mozilla Firefox

Comparison of Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox
Real cost
	Microsoft Edge Built on the same engine as Chrome, with good memory saving and handy reading tools.	Mozilla Firefox An independent, open-source browser with strong privacy settings and good tools for customising.
Price	0 €	0 €
Payment	Free	Free
Trial	No trial	No trial
Free Tier	No free tier	No free tier
Open Source	No	Yes
Features and limits
Main Features	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	Pushes Microsoft services in its start page	A few sites are tuned for Chrome first
Compatibility and trust
Supported Operating Systems	WindowsmacOS	WindowsmacOS
Verified on	17 Sep 2026	20 Aug 2026
Where to buy
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.

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