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Fast Internet BrowserMicrosoft Edge
Free

Installed from the Microsoft Store; the site does not mention a price.

 Free

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

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Runs on Xbox as well as Windows PCs
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Vertical tabs, tab groups, sleeping tabs and a built-in PDF reader are standard, and it runs Chrome extensions…
  • Users report slowdowns with more than four tabs open
  • Developer and engine are not stated on the site
  • 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
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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