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Microsoft Edge vs StatusCake
Microsoft Edge
Technology
Microsoft's Chromium-based browser, distinguished by IE mode for legacy applications and by its integration with Microsoft 365 management.
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- Free
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft Edge outside the European Economic Area, Edge cannot be uninstalled from Windows, and Windows components such as Widgets, help links and taskbar search results open in it whatever the default browser is set to, so an organisation standardising on Chrome still has to manage and patch Edge.; StatusCake free plan is limited to a 5 minute check interval and only 10 uptime monitors, 1 page speed monitor and 1 SSL monitor
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Edge and StatusCake actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Edge | StatusCake |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).
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 Microsoft Edge
- Internet Explorer mode
- Enterprise Mode Site List
- Entra ID integration
- Purview DLP for browsing
- Intune and Group Policy
- Vertical tabs and Workspaces
- Sleeping tabs
- Chrome extension compatibility
Only in StatusCake
Nothing recorded that Microsoft Edge does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft Edge
- A Windows estate with intranet applications that still require Internet Explorer, where IE mode buys years before a rewritenot StatusCake
- Microsoft 365 organisations that want browser sessions covered by Purview DLP and conditional access without a separate secure browser productnot StatusCake
- Fleets managed through Intune that need one browser configured by the same console as the rest of the desktopnot StatusCake
- Users who work with many tabs at once and want vertical tabs and automatic tab suspension without installing extensionsnot StatusCake
StatusCake
- Website uptime monitoring and alert managementnot Microsoft Edge
- SSL certificate expiration trackingnot Microsoft Edge
- Domain expiration alerts and monitoringnot Microsoft Edge
- Page performance analysis and reportingnot Microsoft Edge
- Server health monitoring and incidentsnot Microsoft Edge
- Team-based incident response coordinationnot Microsoft Edge
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Microsoft Edge
- Outside the European Economic Area, Edge cannot be uninstalled from Windows, and Windows components such as Widgets, help links and taskbar search results open in it whatever the default browser is set to, so an organisation standardising on Chrome still has to manage and patch Edge.
- It is Chromium downstream, so Manifest V3 applies exactly as it does in Chrome; full-strength blocking extensions cannot run, and Microsoft's add-ons store adds a second review process rather than a workaround.
- Almost all of its advantage is conditional on Microsoft 365 and Entra ID; a Google Workspace or AWS-centred organisation gets Chromium plus Microsoft's promotional surfaces and none of the Purview, Intune or conditional access value.
- Consumer-facing features including Copilot, the Discover pane, shopping notifications and sidebar apps default to on and reappear after feature updates, so suppressing them requires a maintained policy set rather than a one-off configuration.
- IE mode is a bridge with a maintenance owner attached: the Enterprise Mode Site List must be curated by somebody, and MSHTML receives security fixes but no new capability, so an application parked there gains nothing and its eventual rewrite is only deferred.
- By default browsing data feeds Microsoft services for Copilot, Discover and shopping features, which in a regulated environment turns the deployment into a policy exercise before it can be approved.
StatusCake
- Free plan is limited to a 5 minute check interval and only 10 uptime monitors, 1 page speed monitor and 1 SSL monitor
- Sub-minute checking (30 seconds) requires the Business plan at $66.66/month billed annually, or $79.99/month billed monthly
- Enterprise, the only tier with unlimited monitors, has no published price and requires a custom quote
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft Edge
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft Edge review.
StatusCake
Free- FreeFree
- 10 uptime tests
- 5 min test intervals
- 1 page speed test
- Superior$20.41/month
- 100 uptime tests
- 1 min test intervals
- 15 page speed tests
- Business$66.66/month
- 300 uptime tests
- 30 sec test intervals
- 30 page speed tests
- Enterprise$null/mo
Which should you pick?
Choose Microsoft Edge if
- You need internet explorer mode.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want enterprise mode site list.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Edge or StatusCake better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Edge starts at Free and StatusCake at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Edge or StatusCake?
- Microsoft Edge starts at Free and StatusCake at Free.
- Does Microsoft Edge or StatusCake run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Microsoft Edge for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Microsoft Edge best used for?
- Microsoft Edge is most often used for a windows estate with intranet applications that still require internet explorer, where ie mode buys years before a rewrite, microsoft 365 organisations that want browser sessions covered by purview dlp and conditional access without a separate secure browser product, fleets managed through intune that need one browser configured by the same console as the rest of the desktop, users who work with many tabs at once and want vertical tabs and automatic tab suspension without installing extensions. Of those, a windows estate with intranet applications that still require internet explorer, where ie mode buys years before a rewrite and microsoft 365 organisations that want browser sessions covered by purview dlp and conditional access without a separate secure browser product are not what StatusCake is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Edge do that StatusCake cannot?
- Microsoft Edge covers Internet Explorer mode, Enterprise Mode Site List, Entra ID integration, Purview DLP for browsing.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Microsoft Edge: Can I uninstall Edge from Windows?
In the European Economic Area, yes, because the Digital Markets Act requires it. Elsewhere you cannot, and several Windows components will continue to open it regardless of your default browser.
StatusCake: How much does StatusCake cost?
StatusCake offers a free plan at $0/month, with paid plans starting at $20.41/month (annual) for the Superior tier, $66.66/month (annual) for Business, and custom pricing for Enterprise.
SourceMicrosoft Edge: How long will Internet Explorer mode be supported?
Microsoft has committed to supporting IE mode in Edge through at least 2029. It is a migration window rather than a permanent home, since the underlying MSHTML engine gets security fixes but no new capability.
StatusCake: Is there a free version of StatusCake?
Yes, StatusCake offers a free plan with 10 uptime tests, 5 minute test intervals, 1 page speed test, 1 SSL monitor, and 1 domain monitor. A 7-day free trial of all plans is available with no credit card required.
SourceMicrosoft Edge: Do Chrome extensions work?
Yes. Edge installs extensions from the Chrome Web Store as well as its own store. Manifest V3 restrictions apply identically, so extensions that Chrome no longer supports do not work here either.
StatusCake: What billing and payment options does StatusCake offer?
StatusCake accepts payment via credit card on all tiers and invoices on Business Yearly and higher plans. Multi-year discounts are available: 12.5% for 2-year, 25% for 3-year, and 40% for 5-year commitments. Currencies supported include USD, GBP, EUR, AUD, NZD, SGD, and CAD.
SourceMicrosoft Edge: Is it worth deploying if we are not a Microsoft 365 organisation?
Usually not for the management features, which depend on Entra ID, Intune and Purview. Without that stack it is Chromium with a different interface and additional Microsoft promotion.
StatusCake: What is the minimum test interval for uptime monitoring?
The Free plan allows 5-minute test intervals minimum. Superior plan allows 1-minute intervals, and Business plan allows 30-second intervals.
SourceMicrosoft Edge: Does it run on Linux?
Yes, there are official Linux builds. Some Windows-specific features, including IE mode, are not available there.
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