G2 Vendor Directory

Microsoft Edge vs. Apple Safari

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricMicrosoft Edge

by Microsoft

Apple Safari

by Apple

Overall rating4.34.1
Review count416290
Ease of use9.29.0
Ease of setup9.59.2
Quality of support8.78.8
Meets requirements8.98.7
NPS54.67980332.525952
Small Business32.9%51.4%
Mid-Market33.9%25.4%
Enterprise33.2%23.2%
Total page views1,123516
Total LLM citations5,0413,012

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge is a proprietary, cross-platform web browser developed by Microsoft, designed to deliver a fast, secure, and user-friendly browsing experience. Initially released in 2015, Edge has evolved significantly, transitioning to a Chromium-based architecture in 2020 to enhance compatibility and performance. It is available on multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

Pros

  • Microsoft Integration
  • Ease of Use
  • Easy Accessibility
  • User Interface
  • Fast Speed
  • Safety/Security

Apple Safari

Safari is Apple's web browser, designed to deliver a fast, secure, and customizable internet experience across all Apple devices. It offers robust privacy features, including Intelligent Tracking Prevention, which uses on-device intelligence to prevent cross-site tracking and stops known trackers from using your IP address, making it difficult for them to profile your browsing activity. Safari's optimized performance ensures efficient battery usage, allowing users to browse longer without compromising speed.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Easy Accessibility
  • Safety/Security
  • User Interface
  • Google Integration
  • Password Management