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Microsoft Edge vs. Mozilla Firefox

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Microsoft Edge
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
Microsoft's web browser, available for Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile.
$1
Mozilla Firefox
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
Firefox is a web browser from Mozilla, available on desktop and mobile devices. It is presented as a lightweight, privacy conscious browser with browser sync, ad tracking, a built-in PDF editor, and private browsing.
$0
Pricing
Microsoft EdgeMozilla Firefox
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Microsoft EdgeMozilla Firefox
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Microsoft EdgeMozilla Firefox
Considered Both Products
Microsoft Edge
Amanda Khan | TrustRadius Reviewer
Amanda Khan
Client Coordinator / IT Recruiter
Chose Microsoft Edge
I would say that all 3 (Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge) compare well against each other. I've heard of many organizations trying to push Google Chrome as the superior of the 3 but in my opinion Microsoft Edge (which came pre-installed on my laptop) was the go …
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Florian Alex
Kubernetes network expert
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.
Verified User
Administrative Assistant
Chose Microsoft Edge
I actually use all three products for different tasks. I find it helpful to use different products so that I am familiar with them. This allows me to assist coworkers who use different products. I am familiar enough with each similar product that I can help other employees …
Verified User
Consultant
Chose Microsoft Edge
Edge had better software development than Chrome. The security is superior and the features you get in Edge outweigh what Chrome offers.
Verified User
Director
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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F Scott Wilson
Credit Manager, North America
Chose Microsoft Edge
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. …
Mozilla Firefox
Verified User
Program Manager
Chose Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox is faster, more efficient, and has less "bloatware" than Microsoft Edge, which is a frustrating and inefficient browser. It is a much smoother and more pleasant browsing experience.

Chose Mozilla Firefox
When I decided on Firefox, it was well beyond the other browsers. Today, the competition is catching up but Firefox still seems to be a bit more innovative.
Verified User
Administrative Assistant
Chose Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox stacks up very well alongside similar products. There has not been a feature I have needed that a similar product had that was lacking from Mozilla Firefox. The product has been developed very well and updates have been effective at maintaining security. I have …
Verified User
Manager
Chose Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox defeats all common web browsers for Windows and Linux environments in terms of accessibility features, customization, and debugging. Mozilla Firefox uses a different Javascript engine than Chrome, Brave, and Edge (which are all shared using Google's V8 engine) …
Jeffrey Naftal | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jeffrey Naftal
Senior HR Consultant
Chose Mozilla Firefox
I will always pick Mozilla Firefox as my first choice because of the user friendly look and because of the reduction in ads that you see. My second choice would be Chrome because it is the preferred browser in many organizations but if given the chance I will always go to …
Verified User
Director
Chose Mozilla Firefox
Firefox stands toe to toe with any other web browser on the market. From comparable features and capabilities, there's nothing that my team can't do with Mozilla that we can do with any other leading product. Developer tools, speed, reliability, customization options, add-ins, …
User Ratings
Microsoft EdgeMozilla Firefox
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(10 ratings)
9.1
(13 ratings)
Usability
9.1
(8 ratings)
9.4
(12 ratings)
User Testimonials
Microsoft EdgeMozilla Firefox
Likelihood to Recommend
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.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Mozilla Foundation
Firefox is ideal for users who are tech-proficient and eager to customize their browsing experience to meet exactly their needs. It is best for people who are very contemplative and thoughtful about their experience of using web browsers and want more than an out-of-the-box or clunky experience offered by pre-loaded browsers.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Pros
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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Anonymous
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Mozilla Foundation
  • Access to downloads
  • Control of bookmarks
  • Keeping useful controls easily accessible
Troy Alcorn | TrustRadius Reviewer
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Cons
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.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Mozilla Foundation
  • I miss Adobe Flash. It was foundational to so much content
  • An internal Malware cleaning feature
  • A better on board ad blocker
Verified User
Anonymous
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Usability
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.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Mozilla Foundation
It can do anything I throw at it. It does not slow down. I cannot remember it ever crashing. Updating is super easy. It's colorful enough to find what I need visually. I can customize the look to make it super usable and fast with muscle memory precision. It's by far easier to use than any other browser.
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Anonymous
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Alternatives Considered
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.
FW
F Scott Wilson
Credit Manager, North America
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Mozilla Foundation
Mozilla Firefox stacks up very well alongside similar products. There has not been a feature I have needed that a similar product had that was lacking from Mozilla Firefox. The product has been developed very well and updates have been effective at maintaining security. I have been a long-time user of Mozilla Firefox and have no reason to change.
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Anonymous
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Return on Investment
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
Nabeel Siddique | TrustRadius Reviewer
Nabeel Siddique
Pharmacist & As. Manager RA
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Mozilla Foundation
  • Proves to be helpful for my development team to use their Dev Tools
  • Speed and reliability is top notch, allowing our productivity to increase in a remote environment
  • Easy for end users of all technical skill levels to easily navigate and keep the browser up to date
Verified User
Anonymous
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