Microsoft Edge vs Yandex Browser

Microsoft Edge9.2Visit Yandex Browser8.8Visit

Higher score Microsoft Edge #2 in Google Chrome Alternatives 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Microsoft Edge

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Yandex Browser #6 in Google Chrome Alternatives 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Yandex Browser

• Microsoft Edge fits best

  Users wanting a familiar Chromium browser for free

• Yandex Browser fits best

  Users wanting translation and built-in safety features

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Edge 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Yandex Browser 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Google Chrome Alternatives	#6 in Google Chrome Alternatives
Best for	Users wanting a familiar Chromium browser for free	Users wanting translation and built-in safety features
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	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Edge 1/4 · Yandex Browser 1/4
Chromium-based	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Built-in tracking protection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Built-in ad blocking	✓	✓
Built-in VPN	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Sync platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Extension store	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Supports Chrome extensions and syncs tabs, passwords, and settings Includes tracking prevention, reading tools, and vertical tabs	Blocks ads and trackers, and checks for malicious pages and downloads. Syncs passwords, bookmarks, tabs, history, extensions and settings across devices. Translates pages, text and images; supports Chrome Web Store extensions.
Cons	Copilot adds AI features that may not suit every browser user Strict tracking prevention may affect some site behavior Desktop ad blocking relies on extensions rather than a built-in blocker	Personal use is free, but the license does not cover commercial use. It is not open source. Support channels listed are documentation only.
Our verdict	Microsoft Edge is a free Chromium-based browser for people who want a familiar browsing foundation across desktop and mobile devices. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, and supports both Microsoft Edge Add-ons and… Read the review →	Yandex Browser is a free web browser for desktop and mobile, aimed at people who want translation and safety features alongside everyday browsing. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, and uses the Chromium engine. Its… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Edge — where it wins

  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Supports Chrome extensions and syncs tabs, passwords, and settings
  • Includes tracking prevention, reading tools, and vertical tabs

  Where it doesn't

  • Copilot adds AI features that may not suit every browser user
  • Strict tracking prevention may affect some site behavior
  • Desktop ad blocking relies on extensions rather than a built-in blocker

• Yandex Browser — where it wins

  • Blocks ads and trackers, and checks for malicious pages and downloads.
  • Syncs passwords, bookmarks, tabs, history, extensions and settings across devices.
  • Translates pages, text and images; supports Chrome Web Store extensions.

  Where it doesn't

  • Personal use is free, but the license does not cover commercial use.
  • It is not open source.
  • Support channels listed are documentation only.

• Microsoft Edge9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free Chromium browser with Chrome extension support and cross-device sync.

  Visit Microsoft EdgeFull verdict →
• Yandex Browser8.8/10 · Free plan

  A Chromium-based browser with sync, translation and built-in blocking across desktop and mobile.

  Visit Yandex BrowserFull verdict →