Firefox vs Microsoft Edge

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Firefox

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Microsoft Edge

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Pros of Firefox
Pros of Microsoft Edge
  • 14
    Add-ons
  • 13
    Open source
  • 11
    Themes
  • 11
    Free
  • 10
    Screenshots
  • 9
    Privacy
  • 8
    Account sync
  • 7
    Faster
  • 7
    Customizable
  • 7
    Inspector
  • 6
    Simple
  • 4
    Smooth autoscroll
  • 4
    Independent
  • 3
    Easy
  • 12
    Faster
  • 11
    Simple
  • 9
    Free
  • 7
    Sync with Your Phone app
  • 6
    Compatible with most Chrome extensions
  • 5
    AutoFills passwords without even need for verification
  • 5
    Organised
  • 3
    Allows PWAs
  • 3
    Superfast
  • 3
    Blocks all trackers by default
  • 3
    So secure it needs no VPN
  • 2
    World's most secure browser
  • 2
    Easy and effective note taking
  • 2
    Privacy
  • 2
    Slower than Safari
  • 1
    Open Source

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Cons of Firefox
Cons of Microsoft Edge
  • 5
    Slower
  • 3
    Complicated
  • 1
    It is now silencing voices
  • 6
    Chromium-based
  • 4
    Sync with Microsoft Account
  • 4
    RAM Hungry, but not as hungry as Opera
  • 3
    Slightly faster
  • 2
    Superfast
  • 2
    Much faster than safari
  • 1
    Not as ram hungry as brave even with ublock

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What is Firefox?

A free and open source web browser developed by The Mozilla Foundation and its subsidiary, Mozilla Corporation. Firefox is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, and more.

What is Microsoft Edge?

It is a fast and secure browser designed for Windows 10. Microsoft Edge comes exclusively with Windows 10 and cannot be downloaded or installed separately. It has easy tools to preview, group, and save tabs. Quickly find, manage, and open tabs you set aside without leaving the page you’re on.

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What are some alternatives to Firefox and Microsoft Edge?
Google Chrome
Commonly known simply as Chrome. It was first released in 2008 for Microsoft Windows, and was later ported to Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android.
Chromium
A fully functional browser on its own and supplies the vast majority of code for the Google Chrome browser.
Brave
It is a fast, private and secure web browser for PC and mobile. It blocks ads and trackers. It prevents you from being tracked by sneaky advertisers, malware and pop-ups.
Safari
It is faster and more energy efficient than other browsers. Handy tools help you save, find, and share your favorite sites. Built-in privacy features help keep your browsing your business.
Gmail
An easy to use email app that saves you time and keeps your messages safe. Get your messages instantly via push notifications, read and respond online & offline, and find any message quickly.
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