Microsoft Edge vs AVG Secure Browser

Microsoft Edge9.2Visit AVG Secure Browser7.7Visit

Higher score Microsoft Edge #2 in Web Browsers 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Microsoft Edge

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AVG Secure Browser #15 in Web Browsers 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit AVG Browser

• Microsoft Edge fits best

  Microsoft users needing a full-featured browser

• AVG Secure Browser fits best

  Users wanting antivirus-linked browser security

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Edge 9.2/10 Visit ↗	AVG Secure Browser 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.7
Ranking	#2 in Web Browsers	#15 in Web Browsers
Best for	Microsoft users needing a full-featured browser	Users wanting antivirus-linked browser security
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Android
Support	Docs, Community	Docs, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Microsoft Edge 2/3 · AVG Secure Browser 2/3
Built-in ad blocking	✓	✓
Cross-device sync	✓	✓
Open source	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Both	Both
Browser engine	Chromium	Chromium
Tracking protection	Standard	Not checked yet
Extension support	Both	Own_store
Our review
Pros	Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Supports Edge Add-ons and compatible Chrome Web Store extensions Combines Copilot, SmartScreen, tracking prevention, and device sync	Free plan includes ad blocking, Web Shield, and password management Anti-fingerprinting, tracker blocking, and privacy cleanup are built in Available on Windows, macOS, and Android with cross-device sync
Cons	Microsoft integrations may matter less outside the Microsoft ecosystem Cross-device synchronization depends on signed-in devices Copilot may not suit users seeking a browser without built-in AI	The built-in VPN is limited to the PRO subscription iOS is currently unavailable PRO pricing is not shown in the listed plan details
Our verdict	Microsoft Edge is a free web browser for consumers, organizations, and developers. It uses Chromium-based web rendering, supports compatible extensions from Microsoft Edge Add-ons and the Chrome Web Store, and runs across web, Windows,… Read the review →	AVG Secure Browser is a Chromium-based web browser for people who want privacy and security controls built into everyday browsing. It is available on Windows, macOS, and Android, with features covering ad blocking, tracker blocking,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Edge — where it wins

  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Supports Edge Add-ons and compatible Chrome Web Store extensions
  • Combines Copilot, SmartScreen, tracking prevention, and device sync

  Where it doesn't

  • Microsoft integrations may matter less outside the Microsoft ecosystem
  • Cross-device synchronization depends on signed-in devices
  • Copilot may not suit users seeking a browser without built-in AI

• AVG Secure Browser — where it wins

  • Free plan includes ad blocking, Web Shield, and password management
  • Anti-fingerprinting, tracker blocking, and privacy cleanup are built in
  • Available on Windows, macOS, and Android with cross-device sync

  Where it doesn't

  • The built-in VPN is limited to the PRO subscription
  • iOS is currently unavailable
  • PRO pricing is not shown in the listed plan details

• Microsoft Edge9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free, cross-platform browser suited to Microsoft users who want broad compatibility.

  Visit Microsoft EdgeFull verdict →
• AVG Secure Browser7.7/10 · Free plan

  A Chromium browser with useful privacy tools and an optional VPN upgrade.

  Visit AVG BrowserFull verdict →