Mozilla Firefox vs Safari

Mozilla Firefox9.1Visit Safari8.7Visit

Higher score Mozilla Firefox #3 in Web Browsers 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Firefox

vs

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

• Mozilla Firefox fits best

  Open-source privacy-conscious everyday browsing

• Safari fits best

  Users committed to Apple devices

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Side by side

Feature	Mozilla Firefox 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Safari 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Web Browsers	#7 in Web Browsers
Best for	Open-source privacy-conscious everyday browsing	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	Community, Docs	Docs, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mozilla Firefox 3/3 · Safari 1/3
Built-in ad blocking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Cross-device sync	✓	✓
Open source	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Both	Both
Browser engine	Gecko	Other
Tracking protection	Standard	Not checked yet
Extension support	Own_store	Own_store
Our review
Pros	Enhanced Tracking Protection and Total Cookie Protection Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android Syncs bookmarks, passwords, history and open tabs across devices	Free on macOS and iOS Privacy tools include tracking prevention and Privacy Report iCloud sync, Keychain, and Handoff connect Apple devices
Cons	Sync requires a Mozilla account Extensions and themes use Mozilla’s own add-on store No paid tier for additional browser features	Not available for Windows Limited to macOS and iOS coverage Safari extensions come through its own App Store distribution
Our verdict	Mozilla Firefox is a free, open-source web browser for desktop and mobile users who want everyday browsing with built-in privacy controls. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, using Mozilla’s Gecko rendering engine. Core… 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

• Mozilla Firefox — where it wins

  • Enhanced Tracking Protection and Total Cookie Protection
  • Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
  • Syncs bookmarks, passwords, history and open tabs across devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Sync requires a Mozilla account
  • Extensions and themes use Mozilla’s own add-on store
  • No paid tier for additional browser features

• 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

• Mozilla Firefox9.1/10 · Free plan

  A mature, privacy-focused browser for everyday browsing across desktop and mobile.

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• Safari8.7/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit AppleFull verdict →