Bare Browser vs Microsoft Edge
Bare Browser
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Microsoft Edge
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| Figure | Bare Browser | Microsoft Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mobile Browser Software | 8.4 (#8) | 8.6 (#7) |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 8.1 (#66) | 9.1 (#9) |
| Browser engine | chromium | chromium |
| Built-in ad blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Extensions | Bare supports desktop browser extensions, including Bitwarden and Dark Reader. | Edge supports extensions from Microsoft Edge Add-ons and extensions designed for Google Chrome. |
| Extension support | chrome_store | both |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | mobile | both |
| Privacy | Bare says it removes telemetry, Google sign-in prompts, Firebase registration, and built-in AI surfaces. | Edge includes tracking prevention with selectable protection levels. |
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In their own words
Bare Browser
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Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge is a free web browser for desktop and mobile devices, available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web. It uses Chromium, supports extensions, and includes ad blocking and tracking prevention with selectable protection levels. Copilot can summarize pages, answer questions, compare options, and help with tasks using open-tab context. Other listed tools include AI-powered tab cleanup, theme creation from words, and a scareware blocker. Security features help block phishing and malware; Password Monitor can alert users if saved passwords appear in an online leak. Sleeping tabs pause inactive pages to reduce CPU and memory use. Energy Saver may provide an average of 25 more minutes of battery life, though results vary with settings and use. Mac features include Spotlight search, Touch ID, trackpad gestures, and macOS visuals. Edge also offers an in-game browser for PC gaming and access to free Microsoft 365 web apps. Feature availability and functionality may vary by device, market, and browser version.