The Best Microsoft Edge AlternativesTop Web Browsers and other similar apps like Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge is described as 'Chromium-based browser for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, offering extension support, privacy features, smart security, and cloud sync across devices' and is a very popular Web Browser in the web browsers category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Edge for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Microsoft Edge alternative is Mozilla Firefox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Edge are Brave, Zen Browser, Google Chrome and Tor Browser.

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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon

    Mozilla Firefox

     7523 likes

    Web browser by Mozilla with Gecko and WebKit engines. Offers tabbed browsing, HTML add-ons, Enhanced Tracking Protection, cross-device syncing, and privacy customization. Includes tools for developers and a 'Facebook Container' extension.

    245 Mozilla Firefox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
    Firefox Desktop (Light Theme)
     
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    Comments about Mozilla Firefox as an Alternative to Microsoft Edge
    Top Positive Comment
    MicroBob
    9

    Very powerful. Helpful alternative when handling/doing things that require more processing power

    LR88
    0

    Default settings not set to reasonably protect privacy. They do depend on marketing agreements to financially survive.

    DL300
    Negative
    -5

    Firefox is no better than Chrome now that Mozilla has abandoned net neutrality & privacy in favour of woke bux.

    3 of 5 comments
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    • Almost everyone thinks Mozilla Firefox is a great Microsoft Edge alternative.

    • Mozilla Firefox is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Microsoft Edge.

    • Mozilla Firefox is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Edge.

    • Mozilla Firefox is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Edge is Free and Proprietary
    • Mozilla Firefox is Privacy focused, Customizable, Security-focused and LightweightMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
  2. Brave icon

    Brave

     1166 likes

    Fast, secure browser integrating ad and tracker blockage, privacy features, and VPN. Offers seamless performance with data and battery optimization, faster loads by blocking pop-ups and ads. Safeguards user privacy with tracking protections and built-in brave search.

    247 Brave alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Comments about Brave as an Alternative to Microsoft Edge
    LR88
    Positive
    0

    Truly my favorite and default browser. Sound business plan while still fighting for people's privacy.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    More stable, handles memory MUCH better

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    CatarinaTeles
    Positive
    0

    100% opensource Has been winning awards lately because of the privacy-awareness The only that has full fingerprint protection His native adblocker written in rust outperforms every other browser

    3 of 4 comments
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    • Almost everyone thinks Brave is a great Microsoft Edge alternative.

    • Brave is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Edge is Free and Proprietary
    • Brave is Privacy focused, Security-focused and CustomizableMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
  4. Zen Browser icon

    Zen Browser

     285 likes

    Experience a privacy-focused, open-source browser rich with features like vertical tabs, Split View, Zen Glance, and extensive security protocols. Built on Firefox, it's currently in beta, emphasizing privacy and adaptability, with future plans for horizontal tabs.

    103 Zen Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Opera GX

    Web browser optimized for gamers, with CPU, RAM, and network limiters, Twitch and Discord sidebar integration, customizable gaming themes, GX Corner for games, news, deals, mobile sync via Flow, multitasking chat, ad blocker, and...

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  6. Google Chrome icon

    Google Chrome

     4954 likes

    Open-source browser featuring real-time web translation, integrated password manager, dark mode, task-level resource management, multi-user account support, automatic updates, and cross-device sync, available on all major operating systems for secure, efficient browsing.

    86 Google Chrome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Google Chrome as an Alternative to Microsoft Edge
    DL300
    Negative
    -1

    Just edge with a little more spyware

    Nicolas
    Positive
    -5

    Good alternative to Microsoft Edge when you need to sync across multiple OS. Otherwise, Edge is the same and avoids you to have a trojan more on your PC

    Guest
    Positive
    -20

    Is fastest, cleanest and smartest than other browsers ;)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Google Chrome is a great Microsoft Edge alternative.

    • Google Chrome is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Edge is also Free and Proprietary
    • Google Chrome is CustomizableMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
  7. Tor Browser icon

    Tor Browser

     1050 likes

    Experience true privacy online with a portable browser offering built-in proxy, encryption, and tracker blocking. Navigate without revealing location or browsing data, enjoying ad-free, secure surfing across platforms like Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android with no installation hassle.

    69 Tor Browser alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Tor
    • OpenBSD
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Tor Browser as an Alternative to Microsoft Edge
    LR88
    Negative
    2

    It's just not a daily driver. Wasn't designed to be a daily driver.

    Microsoft Edge Icon
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    • Most users think Tor Browser is a great Microsoft Edge alternative.

    • Tor Browser is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Edge is Free and Proprietary
    • Tor Browser is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
  8. Vivaldi icon

    Vivaldi

     1273 likes

    Flexible browser featuring deep customization, integrated ad and tracker blocking, Chromium compatibility, powerful tab management tools, note sync, screenshot utility, custom web panels, theme and toolbar editing, plus support for Android, iOS, desktop, and privacy protections.

    183 Vivaldi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    The only web browser powerful enough for you!
     
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    Comments about Vivaldi as an Alternative to Microsoft Edge
    anthony-smith
    Positive
    0

    I like the customisation, the security and smoothness of the experience. I found the whole affair a little over-whelming, and it is easy to get bogged down with all the settings.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Geoff Hutchinson
    Positive
    0

    Edge is much better than IE, and it's nice to see Microsoft getting with the times, however, it seems a bit late in the game.

    Oliver HOU
    Positive
    0

    The speed dial is essential to me. And it respect my privacy. A true BROWSER, who care about your experience of browsing. Although the startup speed is a bit slow, still somethings to improve. Overall, Vivaldi is the best.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
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    • Most users think Vivaldi is a great Microsoft Edge alternative.

    • Vivaldi is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Edge is also Free and Proprietary
    • Vivaldi is Customizable and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
  10. LibreWolf icon

    LibreWolf

     323 likes

    LibreWolf is a community-maintained, privacy and performance-enhanced browser forked from Firefox, independent of Mozilla. It uses over 500 settings to limit telemetry, offers an Extensions Firewall, supports all major systems, and is developed free from corporate influence.

    92 LibreWolf alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mint
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • OpenBSD
    Homeage
     
  11. Chromium icon

    Chromium

     1140 likes

    Open-source browser project offering strong security, fast performance, and stability with broad support for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, extensive customization, frequent security updates, minimal default tracking, and foundation for multiple browsers.

    195 Chromium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • TrueOS
    • Xfce
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Start Page
     
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    Comments about Chromium as an Alternative to Microsoft Edge
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Open source, it works pretty much on any system.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    DL300
    Positive
    0

    The only good chromium based browser for Windows.

    Microsoft Edge Icon
    Chromium icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Chromium is a great Microsoft Edge alternative.

    • Chromium is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Edge is Free and Proprietary
  12. Opera icon

    Opera

     1821 likes

    A fast, secure web browser with advanced privacy features like a built-in VPN with ad blocking, Speed Dial, smart AI, cloud sync, picture-in-picture mode, and easy extensibility through plugins and extensions.

    230 Opera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Snapcraft
    Opera screenshot 1
     
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    Comments about Opera as an Alternative to Microsoft Edge
    Roberto Crescentini
    Positive
    -1

    Focus on productivity, speed and resource usage . Excelent browser!

    Microsoft Edge Icon
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    • Most users think Opera is a great Microsoft Edge alternative.

    • Opera is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Edge is also Free and Proprietary
    • Opera is CustomizableMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
  13. Floorp icon

    Floorp

     125 likes

    The Floorp project is a project that seeks privacy and a balance between anonymity and the public nature of the web.

    138 Floorp alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    Floorp screenshot 1
     
  14. Waterfox icon

    Waterfox

     416 likes

    Utilize Waterfox for a high-speed, private browsing experience on 64-bit systems. Built on Firefox, it taps into Intel's C++ compiler for optimal performance, supports legacy extensions, allows full customization, and blocks ads by default, ensuring utmost control and security.

    86 Waterfox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    Desktop
     
  15. Mullvad Browser icon

    Mullvad Browser

     124 likes

    The Mullvad Browser is a privacy-focused web browser developed in a collaboration between Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project. It’s designed to minimize tracking and fingerprinting. You could say it’s a Tor Browser to use without the Tor Network.

    97 Mullvad Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Mozilla Firefox
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