Software · head to head
Safari vs Microsoft Edge
S
Safari
Software
The best way to experience the internet on all your Apple devices
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
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Microsoft Edge
Software
The only browser optimized for superior performance on Windows
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Safari only available on Apple hardware (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch), unlike cross-platform rivals; Microsoft Edge vendor markets it as optimized specifically for Windows, implying reduced advantage on macOS, iOS and Android
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Safari and Microsoft Edge actually diverge.
| Attribute | Safari | Microsoft Edge |
|---|
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Safari
- Only available on Apple hardware (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch), unlike cross-platform rivals
- Apple states not all features are available on all devices, so capability varies by device within the same ecosystem
Microsoft Edge
- Vendor markets it as optimized specifically for Windows, implying reduced advantage on macOS, iOS and Android
- Copilot and Microsoft 365 web app integration require a Microsoft account and internet access, with the page noting fees may apply for some connected services
Pricing, plan by plan
Safari
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Safari review.
Microsoft Edge
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Edge review.
Which should you pick?
Questions people ask
- Is Safari or Microsoft Edge better?
- Neither clearly leads. Safari starts at Free and Microsoft Edge at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Safari or Microsoft Edge?
- Safari starts at Free and Microsoft Edge at Free.
- Does Safari or Microsoft Edge run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Safari for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.