# Microsoft Edge Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Microsoft Edge Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Browser products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/229037/Microsoft-Edge --- # Microsoft Edge Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 15, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Users](#users)[Pros and Cons](#pros-cons)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Microsoft Edge ## What is Microsoft Edge? Microsoft Edge is a web browser developed by Microsoft. Microsoft Edge offers AI-powered tools and features like Microsoft Copilot, efficiency mode for longer battery life, and built-in coupons and cashback while shopping online. The browser also provides gaming optimizations like Clarity Boost and supports learning tools like Immersive Reader and Read Aloud. ## What is Microsoft Edge used for? [Browser](https://www.capterra.com/browser-software/) Overall rating Based on 566 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 84% Neutral 11% Negative 4% Pros & cons Intuitive and simple interface Versatile built-in PDF reader Download and update inconveniences Limited extension compatibility Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Microsoft Edge?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=http://www.microsoft.com&name=Microsoft Edge) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Microsoft Edge 4.3 (566) VS. [### Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) [4.8 (2,124)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.5 (566) Ease Of Use 4.8 (2,124) Value For Money 4.5 (338) Value For Money 4.8 (1,450) Customer Service 4.1 (309) Customer Service 4.4 (1,380) ## Microsoft Edge alternatives [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/) [4.4 (536)](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 90% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/) [Safari](https://www.capterra.com/p/229123/Safari/) [4.5 (298)](https://www.capterra.com/p/229123/Safari/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 89% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/229123/Safari/) [Brave](https://www.capterra.com/p/229030/Brave/) [4.7 (349)](https://www.capterra.com/p/229030/Brave/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/229030/Brave/) [Opera](https://www.capterra.com/p/229024/Opera/) [4.6 (212)](https://www.capterra.com/p/229024/Opera/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/229024/Opera/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/229037/Microsoft-Edge/alternatives/) ## Who uses Microsoft Edge? Based on Capterra reviews from the past 2 years Company size Based on 102 reviews 100% 75% 50% 25% Smallbusiness Midsizebusinesses Enterprise Top job functions Based on 102 reviews Administrative 21% Administrative 21% IT & Software Development 17% Education & Learning 12% Creative & Design 10% Others 40% Top industries Based on 102 reviews Education Management 25% Higher Education 21% Construction 18% Computer Software 18% Other 18% ## Pros and Cons Intuitive and simple interface 93% positive reviews out of 41 Most reviewers describe ease of use as essential, highlighting fast navigation and straightforward daily operations. Download and update inconveniences 55% negative reviews out of 42 Some users report download interruptions, syncing issues, and frequent updates disrupt workflow and cause frustration. Versatile built-in PDF reader 93% positive reviews out of 30 Most reviewers find the PDF reader reliable for opening, editing, and reading documents with useful features. Lipa Y Finance Manager, 2 - 10 employees. "The printing as pdf functionality when downloading documents, helps make adding attachments a smoother process" Limited extension compatibility 55% negative reviews out of 38 Some reviewers indicate Edge’s extension library lacks options and compatibility compared to other browsers like Chrome. Dee P Marketing Manager, 2 - 10 employees. "Lack of extensions, but still seems to have compatibility issues with some websites, may be a deal breaker for you." Comprehensive Microsoft ecosystem integration 100% positive reviews out of 30 Most users report integrations streamline workflows by connecting Edge with Windows, Office 365, and AI tools. Nilesh S Intermediate Representative, 10,001+ employees. "The best thing about Microsoft Edge is that it is very nicely integrated with other Microsoft products." Frequent crashes and glitches 81% negative reviews out of 36 Most users report bugs and issues cause browser crashes, freezes, and instability, especially with multiple tabs. Randy M Director Corporate Operations, 11 - 50 employees. "Has more glitches and lockups than Chrome" ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Search Engine 4.2 (374) 68.98% of 374 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Microsoft Edge offers Bing as the default search engine but lets you switch to Google, DuckDuckGo, or others. Reviewers appreciate the AI integration and speed, though some find Bing less relevant than Google and note persistent Bing usage in some areas. Address Bar 4.4 (331) 66.16% of 331 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important The address bar in Edge gives you unified search, real-time suggestions, and security indicators. Users think it’s efficient, easy to use, and like the integration with Bing, QR code generation, and the ability to search bookmarks and history directly. Bookmark Management 4.4 (317) 62.78% of 317 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Edge helps you organize bookmarks into folders, sync across devices, and import from other browsers. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive management, quick access, and grouping options, though some say advanced sorting and design could be improved. Private Browsing 4.4 (293) 62.80% of 293 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important With InPrivate browsing, you can surf without saving history, cookies, or passwords. Some users say it’s easy to access, protects privacy, and allows extension use, but a few feel Microsoft’s privacy practices and integration with Windows could be more robust. Search History 4.4 (158) 61.39% of 158 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important With Microsoft Edge’s search history, you can easily revisit previous sites, filter by date or keyword, and sync across devices. Reviewers appreciate the quick access, customizable deletion options, and robust search, making it valuable for research and daily browsing. Ad Blocker 4.0 (142) 50.00% of 142 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Block or filter online ads Microsoft Edge 12 features Block or filter online ads The address bar in Edge gives you unified search, real-time suggestions, and security indicators. Users think it’s efficient, easy to use, and like the integration with Bing, QR code generation, and the ability to search bookmarks and history directly. Download applications that can be internally saved Edge helps you organize bookmarks into folders, sync across devices, and import from other browsers. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive management, quick access, and grouping options, though some say advanced sorting and design could be improved. Install and delete third-party plug-ins for browsers With InPrivate browsing, you can surf without saving history, cookies, or passwords. Some users say it’s easy to access, protects privacy, and allows extension use, but a few feel Microsoft’s privacy practices and integration with Windows could be more robust. Microsoft Edge offers Bing as the default search engine but lets you switch to Google, DuckDuckGo, or others. Reviewers appreciate the AI integration and speed, though some find Bing less relevant than Google and note persistent Bing usage in some areas. With Microsoft Edge’s search history, you can easily revisit previous sites, filter by date or keyword, and sync across devices. Reviewers appreciate the quick access, customizable deletion options, and robust search, making it valuable for research and daily browsing. Organize, manage, and prioritize multiple webpages Blocks third-party trackers from collecting user data. Profiles of users providing basic information Extend virtual private network over public networks to enable protected information exchange Features 4.3 (566) 4.3 Based on 566 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.5 (338) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Value for money 4.5 (338) 4.5 Based on 338 reviews ## Integrations [ Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.1 (309) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.1 (309) 4.1 Based on 309 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.3 Based on 566 reviews Filter by rating 5(311) 4(167) 3(65) 2(13) 1(10) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent KM Kim M. Financial Manager Construction ### "My best browser !" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 13, 2026 All things considered, it is the greatest browser I have ever used alongside with chrome ,safari and Firefox. Microsoft has done a great job of optimizing the browser for both windows and mobile phones. Although there are few problems about Microsoft edge, but compared to others ,it is still my best browser ! Pros I like the fact that Microsoft edge doesn't drain my battery like some other browsers do.The tab is easy to manage. Its interface is amazing. Cons One of the cons is that it has limited extension. I don't like as it takes a lot of memory sometimes. And adjustment is needed on that. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. ML Matthew L. Teacher E-Learning ### "Natural and everyday!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 25, 2026 Use it in a daily basis to research and create resources for teaching. Excellent for managing different sources at once. Pros Multiple tabs open at once and it allows me to organise so many different resources for education and switch between them. Cons It’s difficult to say but perhaps the settings and options could be made more easily accessible and quick to edit. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Parker W. Teacher Education Management ### "Not very good for a Browser!" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 2.0 2.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 2/10 April 24, 2026 My overall experience with Microsoft Edge has been poor. Every time I get a new windows pc, I uninstall it or switch the default browser. Pros Microsoft Edge works like most other web browsers. One of the only pros that comes to mind is that it is already installed on Windows-based computers/laptops. Cons Where to begin. Microsoft Edge is probably the worst browser I have come across. I have tried out many different ones, and this sits near the top of the worst of them all. The biggest con for me is that it uses Bing for its search engine, which, if you have ever used it, you will know why it's a con. Everything seems to be slowing, and all the browser extensions tend not to work or won't load. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SE Sarah E. microbiologist Hospital & Health Care ### "my favorite browser!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 15, 2026 Microsoft edge browser has been my favorite and default browser for a very long time because it is so fast for browsing. I enjoyed every bit of it ! Pros I like using Microsoft edge as my favorites and default browser as it is very easy to use. It has a great learning curve. Microsoft edge is very fast for browsing. Cons For now, I don't seem to have any cons on Microsoft edge browser. Everything about it is moderate for Me. Switched from [Opera](https://www.capterra.com/p/229024/Opera/) It seems not to as fast as Microsoft edge. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Nikolas H. Quality Engineer Medical Devices ### "Excellent Browser to Use at Work!" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 April 14, 2026 Overall, I am very satisfied with Microsoft Edge as a general use browser. Myself of other employees at work use it and is capable of handling all of our requests. Pros It is a very easy-to-use browser that is capable of handling all of the daily tasks that I encounter at work. Cons The UI/UX for Microsoft Edge is personally not as visually appealing when compared to other browsers. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Brett S. Corporate Paralegal Legal Services ### "MS Edge: The Browser for Professionals" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 April 9, 2026 Overall, I am very impressed. Microsoft Edge is a core part of how I function well at work in my day to day. Pros Edge is a phenomenal platform. The tab management on the software is easy to use, it has fair/minimal ram usage, extensions are easy to navigate and the overall learning curve isn't too steep. Cons Honestly, I don't have much I don't like about Edge. One note is that it seems some online platforms often prefer a non-Edge browser if you are using their platform. That can be a bit annoying to switch back and forth. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RT Rob T. Pastor Religious Institutions ### "The Emotionally Needy Browser" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 2/10 March 20, 2026 It's just not something that I'm really excited about. I use it, but only rarely, and only when I'm "forced" into it for some reason. Pros Not much that I love here. I'm sure this is a fine product - it's just that the other products that I use have been in use for a while and I just prefer them. Cons Due to its incessant attempts to become my default browser, MS Edge feels like that kid who tries to make everyone come to their birthday party -- even if they don't really want to go. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. YB Yuri B. HR Construction ### "Microsoft Edge review" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 15, 2026 Overall its a good System. It is easy to use and for the most part its manageable. I use this everyday. Pros The Pros of Microsoft Edge is that its fast and reliable. Tab management is great. Its real easy to use. Cons The Cons of Microsoft Edge are that there certain programs that we use and there has been issues with running them on this system. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Product manager Banking ### "Great to Use,Great for company software" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 12, 2026 It's a great application, great for browsing . Useful for accessing company software and applications Pros It's easier to use the single sign-on option with my Microsoft account on edge for my company applications Cons Well, it can be slow sometimes.The search engine is not optimised and some applications do not function properly on it. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. NO niamh o. researcher E-Learning ### "Fast efficient reliable web browser" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 March 10, 2026 Happy with my overall experience. Allows me to do my research online and conduct any downloads I require. Pros Good search engine. No issues with searching for websites. Quick to display websites and provides a secure search. Can be used on phone and computer and can sync my data. Cons The default search engine is normally Bing/ yahoo which would not be by top choice compared with google search. However this can be changed in default settings to your favoured search engine so it is not a big issue. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) I have both on my computer and use both. Sometimes chrome on my computer or safari on my iphone won't let me access certain websites and microsoft edge allows me to do so. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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