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Avast Secure BrowserMicrosoft Edge
Free

Free to download and use.

 Free

Free to download and use. The software is closed source.

Windows, macOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Ad blocking built in
  • Anti-tracking protection on by default
  • Vertical tabs, tab groups, sleeping tabs and a built-in PDF reader are standard, and it runs Chrome extensions…
  • Proprietary and tied to the Avast product range
  • Few technical details published on the product page
  • The browser Microsoft ships is proprietary, and it pushes Bing, Microsoft accounts and a growing set of promoted…
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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