Pick Brave if
You want ads and trackers gone from the first page while keeping Chrome extensions.
The catch. It ships extras — crypto rewards, a wallet, an AI assistant — you may want to switch off.
Brave vs Edge
Brave is best for privacy without setup. Edge is best for Windows and Microsoft 365.
Pick Edge if
Your work runs on Microsoft 365 or you want sleeping tabs that save memory.
The catch. It nudges you toward Microsoft’s services and Copilot, and it blocks trackers but not ads.
Brave vs Edge, feature by feature
| Brave | Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Chromium | Chromium |
| Vertical tabs | Yes, in settings | Yes, one click |
| Sites on screen at once | Two, in Split View | Two, in Split screen |
| Separate workspaces | Profiles and tab groups | Workspaces and profiles |
| Ad and tracker blocking | Built in, ads and trackers | Trackers, not ads |
| Extensions | Chrome Web Store | Edge Add-ons and Chrome Web Store |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android | macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Development | Active | Active |
Questions
Is Brave better than Edge?
Neither wins everywhere. Brave is best for privacy without setup; Edge is best for Windows and Microsoft 365. Pick Brave if you want ads and trackers gone from the first page while keeping Chrome extensions. Pick Edge if your work runs on Microsoft 365 or you want sleeping tabs that save memory.
Do Brave and Edge block ads?
Brave: Built in, ads and trackers. Edge: Trackers, not ads.
Which extensions do Brave and Edge run?
Brave: Chrome Web Store. Edge: Edge Add-ons and Chrome Web Store.
Where do Brave and Edge run?
Both run on macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android.
Are Brave and Edge free?
Both are free.