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.
Edge vs Dia
Edge is best for Windows and Microsoft 365. Dia is best for AI in the browser.
Pick Dia if
You want an assistant that reads your tabs and does writing and research with you.
The catch. It needs an Apple Silicon Mac on macOS 14 or later, and its best AI features are paid.
Edge vs Dia, feature by feature
| Edge | Dia | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Chromium | Chromium |
| Vertical tabs | Yes, one click | Yes |
| Sites on screen at once | Two, in Split screen | Two or more, in Split View |
| Separate workspaces | Workspaces and profiles | Profiles, each in its own window |
| Ad and tracker blocking | Trackers, not ads | Built in, ads and trackers |
| Extensions | Edge Add-ons and Chrome Web Store | Chrome Web Store |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android | macOS (Apple Silicon) |
| Open source | No | No |
| Price | Free | Free; Dia Pro $20/month |
| Development | Active | Active |
Questions
Is Edge better than Dia?
Neither wins everywhere. Edge is best for Windows and Microsoft 365; Dia is best for AI in the browser. Pick Edge if your work runs on Microsoft 365 or you want sleeping tabs that save memory. Pick Dia if you want an assistant that reads your tabs and does writing and research with you.
Do Edge and Dia block ads?
Edge: Trackers, not ads. Dia: Built in, ads and trackers.
Which extensions do Edge and Dia run?
Edge: Edge Add-ons and Chrome Web Store. Dia: Chrome Web Store.
Where do Edge and Dia run?
Edge: macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android. Dia: macOS (Apple Silicon).
Are Edge and Dia free?
Edge: Free. Dia: Free; Dia Pro $20/month.