Microsoft Edge vs Safari

Microsoft Edge9.2Visit Safari8.7Visit

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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Safari #7 in Web Browsers 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Apple

• Microsoft Edge fits best

  Microsoft users needing a full-featured browser

• Safari fits best

  Users committed to Apple devices

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Edge 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Safari 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Web Browsers	#7 in Web Browsers
Best for	Microsoft users needing a full-featured browser	Users committed to Apple devices
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	macOS, iOS
Support	Docs, Community	Docs, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Edge 2/3 · Safari 1/3
Built-in ad blocking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Cross-device sync	✓	✓
Open source	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Both	Both
Browser engine	Chromium	Other
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 on macOS and iOS Privacy tools include tracking prevention and Privacy Report iCloud sync, Keychain, and Handoff connect Apple devices
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	Not available for Windows Limited to macOS and iOS coverage Safari extensions come through its own App Store distribution
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 →	Safari is Apple’s web browser for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users who want browsing tools closely connected to Apple’s platforms. It is free and includes Private Browsing, Intelligent Tracking Prevention, tab groups, profiles, web-page… 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

• Safari — where it wins

  • Free on macOS and iOS
  • Privacy tools include tracking prevention and Privacy Report
  • iCloud sync, Keychain, and Handoff connect Apple devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Not available for Windows
  • Limited to macOS and iOS coverage
  • Safari extensions come through its own App Store distribution

• Microsoft Edge9.2/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit Microsoft EdgeFull verdict →
• Safari8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free Apple-platform browser with strong privacy tools and iCloud integration.

  Visit AppleFull verdict →