Google Chrome
The most-used browser, with the largest extension ecosystem.
- Global
Microsoft Edge is built on Chromium, so it runs Chrome extensions and renders pages identically, while adding features Microsoft layered on top.
The additions that matter in practice are vertical tabs, which handle large numbers of open tabs better than a horizontal strip, and a built-in AI assistant with access to the page you are reading.
It is the default on Windows and integrates with Microsoft accounts and enterprise management, which is why it is common in corporate environments regardless of individual preference.
Mainstream
The most-used browser, with the largest extension ecosystem.
Apple's default browser, notable for energy efficiency.
Mozilla's open-source browser, independent of the Chromium engine.
Chinese browser with a clean UI, built-in AI search and cloud drive.
Browser with a rethought interface and unconventional tab management.