# Microsoft Edge

> Microsoft's browser with the Copilot assistant built in

Microsoft Edge is Microsoft's web browser for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with the Copilot assistant built in. Copilot summarizes pages, compares information across open tabs and groups past browsing into Journeys, while Microsoft Password Manager, Defender SmartScreen and InPrivate browsing cover security and privacy. Tabs, favorites and passwords sync between devices that are signed in to Edge.

- **Category:** Browsers
- **Made by:** Microsoft
- **Website:** https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge
- **Runs on:** Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
- **Facts last checked:** Oct 5, 2026

## Pricing

Microsoft Edge is free to use.

- **Pricing model:** Free
- **Free plan:** Edge is a free download, listed as free on the App Store. Copilot is included with a usage allowance; Microsoft sells higher limits through Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
- **Free trial:** None listed.

| Plan | Price | What you get |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free | $0 | The full browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, with Copilot built in and sync between signed-in devices. |

Read from https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-edge/id1288723196 on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Microsoft Edge before buying.

## Key features

- **Copilot in Edge:** Copilot sits in the browser to summarize pages, PDFs and videos, answer questions about the page being viewed and compare details across open tabs.
- **Journeys and the Copilot new tab page:** Journeys group related pages, searches and chats so earlier research can be picked up again. The Copilot new tab page takes a question, a search or a web address in one box.
- **Workspaces and split screen:** Workspaces keep sets of tabs separate and color coded, split screen shows two pages side by side in one tab, and tabs can be grouped by topic in one click.
- **Microsoft Password Manager and passkeys:** Password Generator, Password Monitor and Password Health suggest strong passwords, sync them between devices and flag saved credentials found in known leaks. Passkeys are supported too.
- **Built-in security tools:** Microsoft Defender SmartScreen blocks known phishing sites and malicious downloads, a scareware blocker targets fake warnings and support scams, and InPrivate clears history, cookies and form data on close.
- **Performance and gaming features:** Energy saver extends battery life, PC gaming boost cuts the browser's resource use when a game launches, and Edge for Game Bar is an in-game browser for PC gaming.

## Good for

- Windows users who want Copilot inside the browser
- Comparing options across many open tabs
- People who use Bing, Microsoft Rewards and the Microsoft 365 web apps

## Worth knowing

- 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.

## What people say

- **App Store rating of the iPhone and iPad app:** 4.7 out of 5 from 586,007 ratings in the United States, read Oct 7, 2026. This is the store's rating of the app, not a score from ToolGPA. Source: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1288723196

Often praised:

- Reviewers who use the iPhone app in place of Safari or Chrome describe it as quick and dependable at loading the sites they visit. (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1288723196)

Often criticised:

- Reviewers list glitches in the iPhone and iPad app, such as tabs that close unexpectedly, odd zooming when the screen is rotated and a read-aloud voice that drops in quality. (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1288723196)

Based on 10 App Store reviews of the iPhone and iPad app, five of them more than three years old. The Hacker News comments read were mostly about Microsoft, not about using the browser. These are themes summarised from public reviews and discussions, not ToolGPA's own verdict.

## Works with

Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Bing, Microsoft Rewards, Adblock Plus

**Tags:** Web browser, AI features, Password manager, Passkeys

## Alternatives

- [Google Chrome](https://toolgpa.com/tools/google-chrome): Google's free browser for desktop and mobile, with Gemini built in. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/google-chrome-vs-microsoft-edge)
- [Firefox](https://toolgpa.com/tools/firefox): Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/firefox-vs-microsoft-edge)
- [Safari](https://toolgpa.com/tools/safari): Apple's built-in browser for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/microsoft-edge-vs-safari)
- [Brave](https://toolgpa.com/tools/brave): Open-source browser that blocks ads and trackers by default. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/brave-vs-microsoft-edge)
- [Opera](https://toolgpa.com/tools/opera): Browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN and sidebar messengers. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/microsoft-edge-vs-opera)

## Sources

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026:

- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/download
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/features
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/copilot
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/mobile
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/features/password-management
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-edge/id1288723196

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