Microsoft Edge vs Vivaldi

Microsoft Edge9.2Visit Vivaldi8.8Visit

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

vs

Vivaldi #6 in Web Browsers 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Vivaldi

• Microsoft Edge fits best

  Microsoft users needing a full-featured browser

• Vivaldi fits best

  Power users who want extensive customization

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Edge 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Vivaldi 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Web Browsers	#6 in Web Browsers
Best for	Microsoft users needing a full-featured browser	Power users who want extensive customization
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	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs, Community	Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Edge 2/3 · Vivaldi 2/3
Built-in ad blocking	✓	✓
Cross-device sync	✓	✓
Open source	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Supported platforms	Both	Both
Browser engine	Chromium	Chromium
Tracking protection	Standard	Not checked yet
Extension support	Both	Chrome_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	Deep tab organization with tiling, stacking, and workspaces End-to-end encrypted synchronization across devices Built-in productivity tools plus Chrome Web Store compatibility
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	No AI features Not fully open source Chromium-based architecture may not suit non-Chromium users
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 →	Vivaldi is a free web browser for desktop and mobile users who want extensive control over interface design, tab organization, privacy controls, and built-in productivity tools. It is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.… 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

• Vivaldi — where it wins

  • Deep tab organization with tiling, stacking, and workspaces
  • End-to-end encrypted synchronization across devices
  • Built-in productivity tools plus Chrome Web Store compatibility

  Where it doesn't

  • No AI features
  • Not fully open source
  • Chromium-based architecture may not suit non-Chromium users

• Microsoft Edge9.2/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit Microsoft EdgeFull verdict →
• Vivaldi8.8/10 · Free plan

  Vivaldi suits power users who want deep control over tabs, tools, and interface design.

  Visit VivaldiFull verdict →