Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge is the Chromium-based default on Windows, adding Copilot in the sidebar, vertical tabs, a free VPN allowance and sleeping tabs.
- Brand
- Microsoft
- Category
- Web Browsers
- Released
- 2015
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 50/100
Key features
- Copilot built into the sidebar
- Free 5 GB/month Secure Network VPN
- Runs Chrome extensions
Best for Windows users who want Chrome compatibility with Microsoft extras.
Edge specifications
| Rendering engine | Blink (Chromium) |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Open source | Partly (Chromium base) |
| Built-in ad/tracker blocking | Yes, Tracking Prevention (three levels) |
| Built-in VPN | Yes, Edge Secure Network (5 GB/month) |
| Extension support | Edge Add-ons plus Chrome Web Store |
| Cross-device sync | Yes, via Microsoft account |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
| Global market share (approx.) | 5% |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every browser in our database using the web browsers weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Copilot built into the sidebar
- Free 5 GB/month Secure Network VPN
- Runs Chrome extensions
Cons
- No weak scoring group in its category
Compare Edge against
Alternatives to Edge
- Google Chrome 100/100
- Apple Safari 75/100
- Mozilla Firefox 25/100
- Brave Browser 0/100
Sources
- Edge: Microsoft official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.