--- title: "Safari Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is Safari the right Browser solution for you? Explore 315 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/229123/Safari/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" --- Safari 4.5 (315) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/229123/Safari/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 20th, 2026 # Reviews of Safari Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews EX Entela X Sales associateFood & Beverages, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It’s just so smooth and clean, and I love that it automatically blocks those annoying ads that try to track what I'm looking at. Plus, if I'm reading an article on my iPhone, I can open my Mac and it's right there waiting for me.“ May 22, 2026 EX Entela X Sales associateFood & Beverages, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Also, if you use a Windows PC at work or school, you can't sync your passwords or tabs there, which is a bit of a pain. But overall?“ May 22, 2026 Kwang Y ContractorComputer & Network Security, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “what really amazes me with apple products and safari; Is definitely a very user-friendly learning curved web browser that has the best customer service in the industry.“ May 30, 2026 SM Samm M Events Department LeaderEntertainment, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “A lot of websites do not support safari, so It was difficult to get software to load and get things done.“ April 18, 2026 EX Entela X Sales associateFood & Beverages, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I can scroll, shop, and watch videos for hours without my phone getting super hot or dying on me.“ May 22, 2026 SE Sarah E MicrobiologistHospital & Health Care, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The challenges that I had experienced on it is just their poor customer support team, and inability to run it on iOS.“ April 19, 2026 Kwang Y ContractorComputer & Network Security, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The page management is very seamless and is takes care of tab management fine as well.“ May 30, 2026 Tyra O People Operations Specialist IIComputer Software, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I don't feel that they have as many new offerings to automate my workflows and searches.“ June 22, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 315 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Matteo V. Private tutor E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fast, Power-Efficient, and Perfect for the Apple Ecosystem" August 31, 2026 4.0 Overall, Safari is my default browser on Mac and iOS because it offers the smoothest performance and best battery life. It handles tabs effortlessly and integrates seamlessly into my daily workflow. While I occasionally have to switch to Chrome for specific web developer tools or niche browser extensions, Safari remains the best all-around choice for daily use on Apple hardware. Pros What I love most about Safari is its incredible speed and efficiency within the Apple ecosystem. It is remarkably lightweight on system resources and battery usage compared to other browsers. Features like Tab Groups, seamless iCloud sync across devices, and built-in privacy protections (like Intelligent Tracking Prevention) make daily browsing fast, clean, and secure. Cons The main downside is extension support—while improving, the library of available extensions is still smaller compared to Chrome or Firefox. Additionally, occasional minor layout glitches can occur on web pages optimized strictly for Chromium-based browsers, though these are rare. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Instructional Designer Consumer Electronics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Safari has an amazing performance in my Apple devices" January 23, 2026 5.0 Though I don't use Apple devices at work, Safari has an amazing performance on my iPhone. It is set as the default browser on my personal devices. Pros I like the fact its privacy features like Private browsing, Tracking Prevention, IP address masking, and integration with Apple Apps. Cons It is not supported on other OS -Windows or Linux. Other than that, it is a robust and friendly user. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Safar has excellent performance in Apple products, and it has strong security features. Review Source SM Samm M. Events Department Leader Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for supported websites " April 18, 2026 3.0 I think it works great on supported websites, but we have run into issues with software not being supported on Safari Pros I think that Safari works great with websites that support it. There were very few issues and it was easy to learn Cons A lot of websites do not support safari, so It was difficult to get software to load and get things done. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) We switched to all apple products and this was what was recommended Review Source EX Entela X. Sales associate Food & Beverages Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Safari: The Low-Maintenance Best Friend My Battery Loves" May 22, 2026 4.0 Honestly? As a girl who is always on her phone and Mac, Safari is like that low-maintenance best friend you can always count on. My absolute favorite thing is that it doesn't kill my battery. I can scroll, shop, and watch videos for hours without my phone getting super hot or dying on me. It’s just so smooth and clean, and I love that it automatically blocks those annoying ads that try to track what I'm looking at. Plus, if I'm reading an article on my iPhone, I can open my Mac and it's right there waiting for me. It just works. The only thing that bugs me? It can be a bit boring because you can't really customize it. On Chrome, you can add cute themes or tons of useful little extensions, but Safari's store is pretty empty. Also, if you use a Windows PC at work or school, you can't sync your passwords or tabs there, which is a bit of a pain. But overall? For daily life, it’s super fast, neat, and keeps my battery alive. I wouldn't trade it! Pros What I like most about Safari is how it saves your battery. If you use a Mac or an iPhone, Safari is very lightweight: it makes your battery last much longer than Chrome and doesn't slow down your device. Plus, it automatically blocks ads from tracking you online, without you having to change any settings. Cons What I like least about Safari is the lack of extensions. Compared to Google Chrome, Safari has very few extra tools, add-ons, or plugins that you can download. If you like to heavily customize your browser with special productivity tools, ad-blockers, or developer features, Safari can feel very limited. Review Source MH Mert H. Ph.D student Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Safari: Perfect for Apple Users" July 17, 2025 4.0 I used to think of it as just the default browser on my Mac and iPhone — like something I’d only use if Chrome or Firefox failed. But lately, I’ve been using it more intentionally, and I actually appreciate how lightweight and smooth it feels, especially on macOS. It just integrates really well with the whole Apple ecosystem. Pros It’s solid. Pages load quickly, and it feels snappy even when multitasking. Battery life is noticeably better compared to Chrome. I also like how Apple is stepping up its privacy game. Safari’s tracking prevention and privacy reports give me a bit more peace of mind without needing a bunch of extensions. Cons There are times when I run into compatibility issues with certain websites or tools that are clearly optimised for Chrome. I still switch browsers for some research workflows or dev tasks. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Safari is more efficient if you are an Apple user. Review Source Michelle D. Multiple Roles - Admin, creative and tech Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Safari is an excellent browser. User friendly and helpful" May 8, 2025 4.0 My experience with Safari has been positive. it has never been negative. I have been testing software and websites on it for several years at this point and have zero complaints. Pros I like it's clean interface. I don't use it often but it is definitely my go to on Apple products. I tend to use it most when testing web based software and websites. I would say it is my third favorite browser. Cons I really have no complaints about Safari at all. I find it very useful and I enjoy using it when I do. I primarily use Chrome due to the Google accounts I have to deal with, or Safari would be a close runner up Alternatives considered [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/)[Microsoft Edge](https://www.capterra.com/p/229037/Microsoft-Edge/)[Opera](https://www.capterra.com/p/229024/Opera/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Reason for choosing Safari I choose Safari when I need to test websites and apps for Apple products Review Source NA Nishan A. Intern Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Better than most of its competitors " March 15, 2025 5.0 Overall, if you don’t look the ‘desktop site’ glitch or con, it’s a very good and infact one of the best searching apps. Pros As compared to other search apps, Safari gives a more premium experience with smoothness and user friendly features. With all the tabs sections clean and tidy. Cons It sometimes cannot open desktop site for certain website which causes me to shift to chrome or other search apps. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) I switched from an android to a IPhone so I had to switch the search engine as well. I was not familiar to it in the beginning but gradually I learnt. Review Source Kwang Y. Contractor Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Safari: Another of Apples innovative Products to date " May 30, 2026 5.0 the best experience for a web browser and a child of apple this product already has excellent skeletons Pros what really amazes me with apple products and safari; Is definitely a very user-friendly learning curved web browser that has the best customer service in the industry. The page management is very seamless and is takes care of tab management fine as well. best value for the money in for browser Cons you have to just learn the simplicity of apple products. learn to go from complex to simple in a good way Review Source JS Jack S. A and R Coordinator at Pulse Music Group Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "y simple browser for everyday tasks" September 1, 2026 4.0 Pros I mainly use Safari for my everyday administrative activities, especially when I am working on Apple devices. Checking emails, accessing music platforms, reviewing documents, and managing online accounts feels smooth and straightforward. Cons Safari is less convenient for me when I need specific extensions or tools that work better on other browsers. Some professional websites can also behave differently compared with Chrome or Firefox. Review Source MD Maria D. call center Consumer Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fast, efficient, and well-integrated browser" August 24, 2026 5.0 Safari provides a reliable, fast, and battery-friendly browsing experience across all my Apple devices. While the extension library could be larger, its performance, clean design, and privacy features make it a great daily browser. Pros Smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem, excellent energy efficiency, and fast page loading times. I also appreciate the built-in privacy protections and clean user interface. Cons Fewer extension options compared to other browsers like Chrome or Firefox, and occasional compatibility issues with certain complex websites Review Source SK Sanaa K. Chief Clinic Manager Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Smooth and Privacy-Focused Browsing for Apple Users" February 12, 2025 5.0 A great browser for Apple users, offering speed and security, but could benefit from better cross-platform support and extension availability. Pros Fast performance, energy-efficient on Apple devices, and strong privacy features like Intelligent Tracking Prevention. Cons Limited extension support compared to Chrome, and sometimes websites don’t function properly due to compatibility issues. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) Because Safarithe main benefits are better performance and battery life on Apple devices, stronger privacy features, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Safari is optimized for macOS and iOS, using less memory and offering features like Intelligent Tracking Prevention, iCloud Keychain, and Handoff. While Chrome has more extensions and better compatibility with Google services, Safari provides a smoother and more efficient experience for Apple users. Review Source PW Parker W. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Works Seamlessly between devices!" March 21, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Safari has been positive. It's easy to use and offers many features that other web browsers don't offer. Pros When using a new program, I want to be able to use it on all of my devices. Safari is one of those browsers that works seamlessly with all my Apple products. Once signed in, I can access all my web pages and login information. I also like that the design is minimalistic and very easy to use. The handoff feature for continuing web browsing between devices is one of the main reasons I use Safari. Cons The one thing I do not like about Safari is you are not able to access it on other devices made from other companies. It also lacks some extensions I used when I used Chrome. Switched from [Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) I wanted to use the same browsers for all of my apple devices. Review Source RB Ryan B. Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use lacks third party integration" January 18, 2025 4.0 Pros Safari is my favorite browser on my cellphone, most of the staff prefers safari on the phone due to the easy navigability. Cons Safari does not allow for third party integration easily and they have a secure protection for doing so. Switched from [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/) We switched to Apple phones and needed to use their browser. Review Source DB Dori B. Psychologist Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable and accessible" January 14, 2025 4.0 Overall my experience with safari has been good. It is a reliable search engine. Pros It’s accessible on most public and private computers Cons Search engine not as strong as google is to use online. Switched from [Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/) Safari is more available to download on my home computer. Review Source JT Joe T. Chiropractor Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Safe Ride through Safari" April 8, 2025 5.0 It is a great browser that I know is on all of our apple products. I enjoy the various options that comes with it, and that I feel secure while using Safari. Pros It is a great browser where I feel safe searching the internet. Cons Nothing wrong with Safari, at times does take me time to adjust to it compared to other browsers. Review Source MT Megan T. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A little bit of a hater" April 13, 2025 2.0 Pros It’s a browser so functionally, it works just fine. Cons I just do not like safari. I hate the setup of the Home Screen, the mobile safari is just junky. I’m just a hater I guess Review Source VI Vanessa I. Counselor Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best way to browse the internet!" January 21, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with safari has been amazing! Pros It has made my browsing so easy and manageable! Cons Sometimes the tabs you have open disappears after the day, but everything still remains in your history! Review Source KK Kendall K. Employee Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy answer, I love it!" January 15, 2025 5.0 It very reliable and easy to use, which I love! Pros I like how easy it is to use and how much you can do on it. Cons Sometimes it can be slow or not give me results that I want Review Source SR Sara R. Attorney Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Safari Review: Reliable and Safe Browser with Less Loading Issues than Competitors" January 16, 2025 5.0 Great, Safari is reliable and safe for browsing the internet and I notice that for online shopping on various store websites, Safari consistently gives me less loading issues. Pros Safari is a fast and safe browser that is reliable and works when other browsers give me loading issues. Cons For certain apps I use for work, Chrome works better or Chrome is the suggested browser. Review Source TA Tayeb A. CEO Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best browser if you are on Apple Ecosystem" March 22, 2024 5.0 I have been using Safari for many years now as the transition from my laptop to my iPhone and vice versa is seamless. The browsing experience is hassle-free. Although, I wish Apple would innovate more as the competition is catching up. Recently tried Brave Browser with YouTube and was impressed to see 0 ads without YouTube Premium, Vivaldi is also very customizable on laptop and integrates games and Opera and Edge integrate AI now so hopefully Apple might revamp Safari soon Pros \- Privacy features (Private relay, prevent cross-sites tracking and the tracking of IP addresses) - Reading lists without having to use external apps like Pocket or Instapaper. - Extensions available. Cons \- Lack of customization (No customized themes). - Slow to add new features. Review Source MS Monica S. Background Actor Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Safari is easy to use for seniors." September 29, 2024 5.0 I've been using Safari for more than five years and have had it on my last two laptops. Pros I have no problem accessing multiple websites. Cons There is nothing I don't like about Safari. As a senior, I appreciate the simplicity. Review Source AJ Alexander J. Medical Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Safari: Good for introductions to the world wide web" September 30, 2021 4.0 Safari is decent when it comes to the speed and hard drive space. Not that great in regards to versatility, features, and security. Pros Safari's biggest advantage is that it comes prepackaged with all apple devices/products. Besides that, it's a fairly rudimentary browser that doesn't take up much space on a computer. Out of all the browsers out there, Safari is one of the fastest and lightest browsers to have on a computer and/or device, simply because it is simply built without many features or add ons. This makes it a good web browser, as well, for those who are brand new to surfing the internet. Cons The features for this browser are limited. Privacy settings are minimal, security is best only on apple devices, and bookmarks management is only useful mostly in relation to iCloud. The minimal features of Safari, severely narrow its usability to just visiting different sites on the internet. Reason for choosing Safari First browser on my first apple device. Review Source DF Damon F. Blogger Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My review of safari" October 21, 2022 5.0 Safari is one of my main browsers. I made the switch from Bing to Safari and I don’t think I would ever turn back. Safari is just very user-friendly in nicely designed. I don’t think I would change very many things about it. Highly recommend using it. Pros It’s a really nice browser that integrates with the Google suite pretty well and saves your passwords so you don’t have to keep a thick book with all of them that you would constantly have to update. I think we all know how painful that can be. Cons I wouldn’t say it’s almost as good as Google Chrome to me, but I think this is specific to me because I use the Google suite so much so naturally, Google Chrome would have a slight edge on safari in my opinion. Not necessarily a knock on safari. I think that’s just specific to me. Switched from [Bing Visual Search](https://www.capterra.com/p/180640/Bing-Visual-Search/) Simply the user interface. Review Source Tibor K. Media Producer Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Safari, fastest browser for Macs, available for most platforms" October 12, 2022 4.0 As a web media company web browsers are critical for our day to day business for publishing media content, also doing research and Safari for the Macs is the fastest browser out there. Pros We use Macintosh computers at our business, Safari is a built in browser and it is the fastest browser for Mac computers. It also has good memory management and uses less RAM than for example Firefox. It is also available for other platforms such as Windows and it is a free app. Apple also keeps good updates on it regularly and if you need help with it Apple's support community has good advice there. Cons A bit tight with additions, Apple likes to control their apps as much as possible not allowing as many additions by third party to develop Review Source Jaqueline D. COO Hospitality Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Super fast and values our privacy" September 21, 2023 5.0 Really good, easy to use and fast. Pros It's super fast! On my Macbook it's the faster browser! They value our privacy and that's amazing, they have privacy features that no other free browsers have and already as default. Cons I see that it works way better when using an Apple system. Could be improved the extensions features. Switched from [Firefox](https://www.capterra.com/p/228987/Firefox/)[Google Chrome](https://www.capterra.com/p/228985/Chrome/) It's faster and it has a better design. 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