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    Safari

    Score7.5 out of 10
    N/ASafari is a web browser developed by Apple, available with the company's operating system, and is presented as the best and most efficient way to browse the web on an Apple device.

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    Microsoft Edge

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft's web browser, available for Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile.

    $1

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    SafariMicrosoft Edge
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    Apple
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    Microsoft
    Chose Microsoft Edge
    They are all at the global same level. Using several web-brwoser allow segmentation to use one or other for specific use-case.
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    Chose Microsoft Edge
    We selected Microsoft Edge because we had a certain business need that utilized their Microsoft Edge in IE Mode. Once we began to use the browser more, we found that it was much less taxing on our system's resources than other browsers, especially Google Chrome. Less RAM being …
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    User Ratings
    SafariMicrosoft Edge
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.3
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    User Testimonials
    SafariMicrosoft Edge
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Apple
    As noted, Safari is good for accessing email, logging in to our company portal, looking up information, searching for products, and finding videos. One area where Safari is not always up to scratch, though, is that there are a number of websites that run better on Google Chrome than Safari, or that simply do not run at all on Safari. One example is our medical record system, which runs only on Google Chrome. This is a nuisance, because it means I have to have two browser windows open, one of the eUHR and one for the portal.
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    Microsoft
    I have found Microsoft Edge to be well suited for most work-related scenarios that occur during a typical workday. I am able to access benefit vendor websites and HCM resources. Shared files in Office 365 are accessible through Microsoft Edge. I view webinars in Microsoft Edge because it is relatively easy to group webinar handouts into tab groups.
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    Pros
    Apple
    • It's fast, seems faster than other browsers I have used
    • i think it's very intuitive, which may just be because I have used it for so long.
    • Love that it syncs across apple devices
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    Microsoft
    • Returning relevant information via search
    • Managing search results with excellent tab management features
    • Continuous improvement and innovation with regular updates and new features.
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    Cons
    Apple
    • Lack of plugins, or plugins that don't seem to work well
    • I hate how Safari displays browser history without timestamps - I need those for tracking my time on timesheets
    • It can be frustrating when I have a pinned tab and I open a new tab and try to go to the same site from my bookmarks and Safari just switches me over to the pinned tab. I often want two tabs with the same website
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    Microsoft
    • Microsoft Edge could definitely work on it's development in regard to mobile compatibility.
    • Microsoft Edge is unable to have cross-device access on Chromebooks OS.
    • Microsoft Edge's extension availability falls very short compared to other browser's offerings.
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    Usability
    Apple
    It's reliable. Safari provides the same user experience on computer, mobile, and tablet. The search bar is both a google search window and a web address window. Going to "google.com" for a search is not necessary.
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    Microsoft
    I use Edge daily - all day. I typically have 2 Edges open on two different screens as well. While Edge and Chrome are both built on the Chromium platform, Edge completely beas out Chrome regarding security, usability, and functionality.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Apple
    Safari is better integrated into our tech stack than Chrome. That said, Chrome has better dev features and how a wider selection of 3rd party extensions.
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    Microsoft
    Microsoft Edge is bundled with both of my laptops, but I have no reason to get rid of either. Opera, when I used it, was a bit clunky, and frankly a little bare-bones for my liking. Firefox is an equal for Microsoft Edge, but has an issue with stability on my personal laptop. After working around those issues for a couple of years, I wound up moving to Microsoft Edge, and have had no performance or connection issues since.
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    Return on Investment
    Apple
    • This is really hard. I mean, it keeps me productive? But I can't say there is a business ROI difference because I use Safari vs. Chrome. It's just preference.
    • I guess it runs video calls well which are key to my work.
    • Negative: I cannot use to do Bugherd tasks, which are frequent. So I switch to Chrome.
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    Microsoft
    • Due to its natural & super humanic responces made me so effecient to work confidently for my organization & personal use.
    • Instilling confidence in my capabilities to carryout effecient & seamless work
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