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Microsoft Edge alternatives
Microsoft Edge compared with 7 alternatives: Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Brave, Opera and 2 more.
Microsoft Edge is free to use. All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft EdgeThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Google Chrome | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Firefox | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Safari | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| Brave | Free plan · from $3.00/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Opera | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Comet | Free plan · from $20.00 | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Dia | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | macOS |
How each one differs from Microsoft Edge
- Free
Google Chrome
Google's free browser for desktop and mobile, with Gemini built in
- Google Chrome is free. Microsoft Edge is free.
Suits: Google Account users who want the same bookmarks, passwords and tabs on every device
- Free
Firefox
Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in
- Firefox is free. Microsoft Edge is free.
- Firefox is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Microsoft Edge also covers passkeys.
Suits: People who want tracker blocking switched on by default
- Free
Safari
Apple's built-in browser for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro
- Safari is free. Microsoft Edge is free.
- Only Microsoft Edge lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Safari also covers read later.
- Microsoft Edge also covers password manager.
Suits: People who use a Mac, iPhone and iPad together
- Free plan · from $3.00/mo
Brave
Open-source browser that blocks ads and trackers by default
- Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium). Microsoft Edge is free.
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Brave also covers video calls.
- Microsoft Edge also covers passkeys.
Suits: People who want ads and trackers blocked without installing extensions
- Free plan · from $4/mo
Opera
Browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN and sidebar messengers
- Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated). Microsoft Edge is free.
- Opera also covers screenshots.
- Microsoft Edge also covers password manager and passkeys.
Suits: People who want an ad blocker and a VPN without installing extensions
- Free plan · from $20.00
Comet
Perplexity's AI browser with an assistant that acts across tabs
- Comet starts at $20.00 (lowest Perplexity Pro in-app purchase; billing basis not shown). Microsoft Edge is free.
- Only Microsoft Edge lists a Linux app.
- Comet also covers chat assistant, AI search and AI agents.
- Microsoft Edge also covers password manager and passkeys.
Suits: People who want an assistant to carry out multi-step web tasks
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Dia
AI browser for work that answers questions across tabs and tools
- Dia starts at $20 per month (Better Answers). Microsoft Edge is free.
- Only Microsoft Edge lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Dia is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Dia also covers chat assistant.
- Microsoft Edge also covers password manager and passkeys.
Suits: Mac users whose work is spread across Slack, Notion, Google Workspace and Teams
Limits worth knowing in Microsoft Edge
- Copilot has usage limits; Microsoft says higher limits, agents and complex multi-step tasks need a Microsoft 365 subscription.
- The iPhone and iPad app lists Microsoft 365 Personal and Premium as in-app purchases, from $9.99.
- Microsoft notes that feature availability varies by device type, market and browser version, and that supported extensions differ between operating systems.
- Password Generator works only when signed in to Edge with password sync turned on.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Microsoft Edge?
The alternatives to Microsoft Edge in this directory are Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Brave, Opera, Comet and Dia. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Microsoft Edge.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Edge?
Yes. Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari are free to use. Brave, Opera, Comet and Dia have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Microsoft Edge?
Firefox and Brave are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.