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Google Chrome vs Wise Business

Google Chrome logo

Google Chrome

Technology

Fast, secure browser built for the modern web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wise Business logo

Wise Business

Accounting

The smart way to send and receive business payments

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Google Chrome has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Google Chrome multiple critical security vulnerabilities requiring frequent updates; 151 security flaws patched in Chrome 151 including 22 critical severities; Wise Business opening a Wise Business account in the UK carries a one off setup fee of 50 GBP
  • They diverge on capability: Google Chrome covers Fast page loading, Wise Business covers Multi-currency accounts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Chrome and Wise Business actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Chrome and Wise Business differ
AttributeGoogle ChromeWise Business
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryTechnologyAccounting
Founded20082011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Google Chrome

  • Fast page loading
  • Extensive extension library
  • Cross-device sync
  • Built-in security
  • Developer tools
  • Incognito mode
  • Password manager
  • Auto-updates

Only in Wise Business

  • Multi-currency accounts
  • International transfers
  • Batch payments
  • API access
  • Team management
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks
  • Various

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Google Chrome

  • Web browsingnot Wise Business
  • Web developmentnot Wise Business
  • Online researchnot Wise Business
  • Work applicationsnot Wise Business
  • Entertainmentnot Wise Business
  • Educationnot Wise Business

Wise Business

  • Holding and converting multiple currencies as a businessnot Google Chrome
  • Paying international suppliers and contractors at the mid market ratenot Google Chrome
  • Receiving payments into local currency account details in several countriesnot Google Chrome

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Google Chrome

  • Multiple critical security vulnerabilities requiring frequent updates; 151 security flaws patched in Chrome 151 including 22 critical severities
  • Frequent arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities allow remote attackers to execute code inside sandbox via crafted HTML pages
  • Known use-after-free and integer overflow issues in V8 JavaScript engine and Codecs

Wise Business

  • Opening a Wise Business account in the UK carries a one off setup fee of 50 GBP
  • Volume discounts on transfers start only above 20,000 GBP equivalent sent per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Chrome

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Chrome review.

Wise Business

$29/month
  • StandardFree
    • Multi-currency account
    • Real exchange rate
    • Batch payments

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Chrome if

  • You need fast page loading.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want extensive extension library.
Google Chrome review

Choose Wise Business if

  • You need multi-currency accounts.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want international transfers.
Wise Business review

Questions people ask

Is Google Chrome or Wise Business better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Chrome starts at Free and Wise Business at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Chrome or Wise Business?
Google Chrome has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Google Chrome and $29/month for Wise Business.
Does Google Chrome or Wise Business run on more platforms?
Google Chrome runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Wise Business runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Google Chrome for free?
Yes. Google Chrome has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wise Business starts at $29/month.
What is Google Chrome best used for?
Google Chrome is most often used for web browsing, web development, online research, work applications. Of those, web browsing and web development are not what Wise Business is typically brought in for.
What can Google Chrome do that Wise Business cannot?
Google Chrome covers Fast page loading, Extensive extension library, Cross-device sync, Built-in security. Wise Business covers Multi-currency accounts, International transfers, Batch payments, API access.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Google Chrome: Does Google Chrome have offline browsing capabilities?

Chrome can display cached versions of previously visited web pages offline. Chrome removed the experimental offline mode flag, but can automatically load cached pages when offline for sites you have visited before.

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Wise Business: How fast are international transfers with Wise Business?

Wise Business offers fast global payments with 70% arriving in 20 seconds and 95% arriving in under 24 hours. You can also pay up to 1,000 contacts in a single batch transfer.

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Google Chrome: Is Google Chrome free to use?

Yes. Google Chrome is completely free to download and use. There are no paid tiers or subscription requirements for standard browsing.

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Wise Business: Does Wise Business offer volume discounts?

Yes, volume discounts are available on monthly transfers over 20,000 GBP or equivalent.

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Wise Business: How does Wise Business keep funds secure?

Wise customers move over AED60 billion monthly with systems built to keep funds safe. The company runs over 7 million daily fraud checks (80 per second), keeps funds diversified with secure financial institutions, and offers 24/7 customer support.

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