Google Chrome vs Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
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Microsoft Edge
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| Figure | Google Chrome | Microsoft Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 9.1 (#8) | 9.1 (#9) |
| Spec score · Mobile Browser Software | 8.8 (#3) | 8.6 (#7) |
| Browser engine | chromium | chromium |
| Cross-device access | Signing in provides access to bookmarks, saved passwords, and more across devices. | Edge syncs passwords, favorites, and settings across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. |
| Extensions | Chrome users can find extensions for shopping, entertainment, and productivity in the Chrome Web Store. | Edge supports extensions from Microsoft Edge Add-ons and extensions designed for Google Chrome. |
| Extension support | chrome_store | both |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | Chrome includes Energy Saver and Memory Saver features. | Sleeping tabs pause inactive background pages to reduce CPU and memory use. |
| Supported platforms | both | both |
| Privacy | Chrome’s Privacy Guide provides a step-by-step tour of privacy settings. | Edge includes tracking prevention with selectable protection levels. |
| Product | Chrome is a web browser for browsing the web. | Microsoft Edge is a web browser available across desktop and mobile devices. |
| Security | Safe Browsing warns users about known dangerous websites, downloads, and extensions. | Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps identify and block known phishing sites, malicious downloads, and suspicious content. |
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In their own words
Google Chrome
Google Chrome is a free web browser for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS, with extensions available through the Chrome Web Store. It supports tab groups with labels and colors, plus Energy Saver and Memory Saver tools. Signing in provides access to bookmarks and saved passwords across devices, and Google Password Manager is built in. Safe Browsing warns about known dangerous websites, downloads, and extensions; Safety Check reviews passwords, extensions, settings, privacy, and security. Privacy Guide offers a step-by-step tour of privacy settings. Google says Chrome receives a new update every four weeks. Its AI features include AI Mode for follow-up questions and web links, and Gemini, which can use open tabs and browsing history to help users understand web content and complete tasks. Auto browse is limited to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers in the U.S. Chrome requires supported operating systems: Mac requires macOS 13 Ventura or later, Android requires version 10 or later, and iOS requires version 17 or later. Older Windows and macOS versions may no longer receive updates.
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.