Microsoft Edge Alternatives

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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Microsoft Edge alternatives are mainly Web Browsers, but if you're looking for Ad Blockers or Text to Speech Services you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Kindle Fire, Portable, Linux, EU and Windows Phone. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Microsoft Edge.
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  1. Open-source web browser eliminates Google integration, disables background communications, strips non-free binaries, and includes privacy-focused patches and scripts for full transparency, control, and compatibility with Chromium extensions across major platforms.

    204 ungoogled-chromium alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  2. Helium Browser icon
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    Chromium browser with open-source ad, tracker, and cryptominer blocking by default, zero tracking, customizable privacy controls, proxy-anonymized extension downloads, split view, and efficient, unobtrusive interface for full extension compatibility.

    58 Helium Browser alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. IronFox icon
     46 likes

    IronFox is a fork of DivestOS's Mull Browser based on Firefox. Our goal is to continue the legacy of Mull to provide a secure, hardened and privacy-oriented browser for daily use.

    71 IronFox alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  4. Pale Moon icon
     401 likes

    This open-source Goanna-based browser for Windows, Linux, Mac, and FreeBSD offers customization, security, and privacy. Forked from Firefox, it's optimized for modern processors, ad-free, and supports unique extensions, community-backed. Comes with a functional status bar, supports NPAPI plugins.

    196 Pale Moon alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
     
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  5. Cromite icon
     72 likes

    Cromite is a Chromium fork focusing on privacy, featuring built-in ad-blocking, user agent customization for privacy, DNS adjustments for security, and anti-fingerprinting measures to ensure user safety throughout browsing sessions.

    48 Cromite alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  6. Firefox Developer Edition brings you latest features, fast performance, and the development tools you need to build for the open web. Its powerful development tools will extend your ability to work across multiple platforms from one place.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
  7. Ladybird icon
     56 likes

    Ladybird is an open-source web browser currently in development, with an alpha version expected to launch in 2026.

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    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  8. Safari icon
     556 likes

    The best browser for your Mac is the one that comes with your Mac. Safari is faster and more energy efficient than other browsers. Handy tools help you save, find, and share your favorite sites. Built-in privacy features help keep your browsing your business.

    198 Safari alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Safari as an Alternative to Microsoft Edge
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    Safari does not run on Windows...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Safari icon
    • Some users think Safari is a great Microsoft Edge alternative, some don't.

    • Safari is Free and ProprietaryMicrosoft Edge is also Free and Proprietary
    • Safari is LightweightMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
  9. Firefox Focus icon
     107 likes

    Firefox Focus is the Mozilla-made browser that considers your privacy first and foremost. By default, it blocks ad-trackers and it helps keep things secure by providing easy ways to clear your browsing history, including passwords and cookies.

    124 Firefox Focus alternatives

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
     
  10. SeaMonkey icon
     241 likes

    Web-browser, advanced e-mail, newsgroup and feed client, IRC chat, and HTML editing in one application. Itis built on the open source Mozilla Gecko engine, the same code which underlies Thunderbird and is the base for the Firefox browser.

    184 SeaMonkey alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Comments about SeaMonkey as an Alternative to Microsoft Edge
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    options to configure settings

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Very similar interface to the Edge browser.

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

    • SeaMonkey is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Edge is Free and Proprietary
    • SeaMonkey is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
  11. Falkon icon
     171 likes

    Falkon, formerly QupZilla, is a QtWebEngine based cross-platform web browser.

    It aims to be a lightweight web browser available through all major platforms.

    Falkon has all standard functions you expect from a web browser. It includes bookmarks, history (both also in sidebar).

    188 Falkon alternatives

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    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • Snapcraft
     
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    Comments about Falkon as an Alternative to Microsoft Edge
    LucaFinizio
    Positive
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    Because it's faster, easy to use and open source.

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    Falkon icon
    • Falkon is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Edge is Free and Proprietary
    • Falkon is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Edge is not according to our users
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