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Microsoft Edge vs Avast Secure Browser Comparison (2026)

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Microsoft Edge

Avast Secure Browser

Overview

Microsoft Edge is the default web browser for Microsoft OS. Microsoft Edge is designed to provide users total control over their browsing experiences, allowing users to control performance, compatibility, and speed.

Avast Secure Browser is a private browser that allows users to easily manage security & privacy settings, ensuring seamless and secure browsing experiences.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

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Pricing

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.3

578

319

171

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

71%

would recommend this app

4.4

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

68%

would recommend this app

Pros

“Edge is better at smooth scrolling, vertical tabs, PDFs, text to speech, ram usage, support for streaming, secruity”

Nicholas v.

Safety Manager

“The presence of features like Microsoft Shopping and the text selection menu can disrupt workflow and make simple tasks more complicated”

RJ M.

Safety Manager

“Teams and Office integration, Windows integration, Chromium based, sync with other browsers Copilot built in, extra PDF features”

Edwin M.

Computer Service Technician

Pros

“what i loved about it that the browser often includes a Bank Mode, which is designed to provide a secure environment for online banking transactions.”

Karis T.

Assistant Human Resources Officer

“I wanted to try the app, it works well and gives the feeling of security.”

Cristian G.

Restaurateur

“It made browsing safer through its great and important features to make it more advanced.”

Karis T.

Assistant Human Resources Officer

Cons

“When I first switched over to Edge I thought the interface was too crowded with shopping, news, promotions, and other prompts.”

Craig C.

Consultant of Continuous Improvement

“Whenever I use copilot and ask it to make a downloadable file such as a word file or excel, the download link never works and when I ask it to try again, it says working on it for hours and never completes when I use copilot in edge”

Daniel R.

Founder

“It can be bloated out of the box and privacy wise, not great, no idea what Microsoft collects for data”

Nicholas v.

Safety Manager

Cons

“the browser frequently pushes notifications to upgrade or buy other Avast products which can be distracting The Bank Mode also takes a few extra seconds to launch which can be a bit slow when you are in a hurry”