Browser comparison

Mozilla Firefox vs Microsoft Edge

Compare Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge on privacy, speed, AI features, extensions, engines, platforms, and daily workflow fit.

BrowserGeek frog mascot balancing two browser choices.

Mozilla Firefox

Gecko on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Mozilla Firefox is a Gecko-engine browser for Mac, Windows, Linux, and more. Its strongest BrowserGeek scores are privacy, speed, extensions.

Microsoft Edge

Blink on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Microsoft Edge is a Blink-engine browser for Mac, Windows, Linux, and more. Its strongest BrowserGeek scores are speed, ai, extensions.

ScoreMozilla FirefoxMicrosoft Edge

Privacy

4/5

3/5

Speed

4/5

5/5

AI

2/5

5/5

Extensions

5/5

Customization

5/5

4/5

Ease

4/5

BrowserGeek pick: Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox has the stronger combined privacy and speed score in this comparison. If your priority is AI, extensions, or a specific platform, check those rows before deciding.

Feature differences

FeatureMozilla FirefoxMicrosoft Edge

Private search Yes No

AI chat No Yes

Tracker blocking Yes Yes

Blocks targeted ads No No

Cookie pop-up blocking No No

Cleaner YouTube ads No No

Password manager Yes Yes

Email tracker blocking Yes No

One-tap erase Yes Yes

Data broker removal Paid No

Identity restore help No No

Built-in VPN Paid Paid

Workspaces No Yes

Split view No Yes

Vertical tabs No Yes

Fingerprinting protection Yes No