Basilisk vs Microsoft Edge
Basilisk
basilisk-browser.org
Microsoft Edge
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| Figure | Basilisk | Microsoft Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 8.2 (#58) | 9.1 (#9) |
| Browser engine | other | chromium |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Edge syncs passwords, favorites, and settings across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. |
| Extensions | It supports XUL and overlay-based extensions but does not support Firefox WebExtensions. | Edge supports extensions from Microsoft Edge Add-ons and extensions designed for Google Chrome. |
| Extension support | own_store | both |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | desktop | both |
| Privacy | The project says it does not collect analytics, sell user data, or build user profiles, and that its servers are configured to avoid logging personally identifiable information. | Edge includes tracking prevention with selectable protection levels. |
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In their own words
Basilisk
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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.