Mozilla Firefox vs. Google Chrome

Web browsers

Comparison of Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox

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

Google Chrome

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

Real cost
Price 0 € 0 €
Payment Free Free
Trial No trial No trial
Free Tier No free tier No free tier
Open Source Yes No
Features and limits
Main Features
  • Enhanced tracking protection
  • Container tabs to separate accounts
  • Large extension store
  • Reader view
  • 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
  • A few sites are tuned for Chrome first
  • 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: Mozilla Firefox (opens in a new tab)

Free, open source.

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

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