Mozilla Firefox vs. Microsoft Edge

Web browsers

Comparison of Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge
Mozilla Firefox

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

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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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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
  • Vertical tabs
  • Sleeping tabs to save memory
  • Chrome extensions work
  • Built-in read aloud
  • Sync across devices
Limits
  • A few sites are tuned for Chrome first
  • Pushes Microsoft services in its start page
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: Microsoft Edge (opens in a new tab)

Free.