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# Brave vs Microsoft Edge Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Brave** [

4.6/5(533)

](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews#reviews)

**Microsoft Edge** [

4.3/5(416)

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-edge/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Brave**
No pricing available

**Microsoft Edge**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Brave**
2 months

Based on 8 responses

**Microsoft Edge**
1 monthFaster

Based on 5 responses

Return on Investment

**Brave**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Edge**
7 months

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**Brave**
$$$$$

**Microsoft Edge**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Brave**
Not enough reviews yet

**Microsoft Edge**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Brave**
[
Ad Blocking (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1185609&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Privacy (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1183314&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ad Complaints (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2133917&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Extensions (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1188257&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Microsoft Edge**
[
Microsoft Integration (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-edge/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1346247&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-edge/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1346292&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Feature Issues (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-edge/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2415632&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
UI/UX Design (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-edge/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2415606&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Brave**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_77d7429c23569c5165fdc429d10c2644/canva.png "Product Avatar Image")

Canva

](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e369fa2434bfed6434dea757dc661c25/chatgpt.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

ChatGPT

](https://www.g2.com/products/chatgpt/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/integrations)

**Microsoft Edge**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e89d21750715f4646ed61c011b2917dc/adobe-acrobat.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Acrobat

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_dbc216204b9197e5c0a1b6ac81e9b7e1/azure-devops-server.png "Product Avatar Image")

Azure DevOps Server

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-devops-server/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e369fa2434bfed6434dea757dc661c25/chatgpt.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

ChatGPT

](https://www.g2.com/products/chatgpt/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9a4b1c59a10899f84ef2b2071e2037ce/dynamics-365-sales.png "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

](https://www.g2.com/products/dynamics-365-sales/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-edge/integrations)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Brave**

9.4

9.4462

**Microsoft Edge**

8.7

8.7314

Ease of Use

**Brave**

9.5

9.5464

**Microsoft Edge**

9.0

9.0319

Ease of Setup

**Brave**

9.4

9.478

**Microsoft Edge**

9.4

9.4127

Ease of Admin

**Brave**

9.2

9.230

**Microsoft Edge**

9.3

9.324

Quality of Support

**Brave**

8.9

8.9333

**Microsoft Edge**

8.5

8.5270

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Brave**

9.0

9.028

**Microsoft Edge**

9.0

9.023

Product Direction (% positive)

**Brave**

9.7

9.7456

**Microsoft Edge**

8.8

8.8282

Features

Browser[Hide 27 FeaturesShow 27 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

73

9.0

106

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

8.6

61

9.2(won by 0.6)

55

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

AI Text Summarization

8.6

59

9.2(won by 0.6)

65

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

AI Text-to-Speech

7.7

55

8.8(won by 1.1)

37

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Browser

Autonomous Task Execution

8.7

10

8.9(won by 0.2)

17

Natural Language Interaction

8.1

12

9.2(won by 1.1)

46

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Proactive Assistance

8.0

11

8.9(won by 0.9)

26

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Additional Functionality

App Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search Engine

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Developer Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search History

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Private Browsing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dark Mode

Not enough data

Not enough data

Address Bar

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tab Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Extension Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tracker Blocking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Privacy Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bookmark Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Display Advertising[Hide 87 FeaturesShow 87 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

79

Not enough data

Channel Functionality

Display Functionality

9.4(won by default)

67

Not enough data

Platform Interoperability

Close Ecosystem API

8.8(won by default)

38

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Display Advertising

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Campaign Dashboard

9.0(won by default)

44

Not enough data

Campaign Optimization

8.9(won by default)

42

Not enough data

Reach

9.3(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Bulk Editing

8.9(won by default)

43

Not enough data

Batch Uploading

9.2(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Brand Safety

9.5(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Fraud Protection

9.5(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Frequency Capping

9.1(won by default)

43

Not enough data

Budget Pacing

9.1(won by default)

43

Not enough data

Creative Optimization

9.1(won by default)

44

Not enough data

Rich Media Capabilties

9.0(won by default)

45

Not enough data

In-App Ads

8.4(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Mobile Rich Media Capabilities

9.0(won by default)

44

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retargeting Ads

Not enough data

Not enough data

Targeting

Targeting

9.1(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Retargeting

8.8(won by default)

49

Not enough data

Geo-Targeting

8.6(won by default)

49

Not enough data

Contextual Targeting

8.6(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Audience Targeting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

API / Integrations

9.0(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Custom Reports

8.8(won by default)

43

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

8.9(won by default)

51

Not enough data

Performance and Reliability

9.3(won by default)

63

Not enough data

Enterprise Scalability

9.0(won by default)

45

Not enough data

Customization

8.9(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Workflow Capability

8.8(won by default)

48

Not enough data

Internationalization

9.2(won by default)

45

Not enough data

Notifications

9.1(won by default)

60

Not enough data

Budget Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Display Ad Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Display Ad Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Campaign Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dynamic Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross Channel Attribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Heatmaps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

A/B Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI Browser[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.8

16

Generative AI - Agentic AI Browser

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

8

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

8

AI Summarization

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

13

Agentic AI - Agentic AI Browser

Policy Enforcement and Governance

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

6

Data Extraction

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

6

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Privacy and Security

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

12

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Brave](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ff070b8e11f9059f297f646c38022ee/brave.svg "Brave")](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews)

Brave

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

58.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

28.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

12.6%

[![Microsoft Edge](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1545072338/microsoft-edge.png "Microsoft Edge")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-edge/reviews)

Microsoft Edge

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

33.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

33.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

33.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

58.8%

33.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

28.6%

33.5%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

12.6%

33.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Brave](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ff070b8e11f9059f297f646c38022ee/brave.svg "Brave")](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews)
Brave

Information Technology and Services

25.9%

Computer Software

14.9%

Marketing and Advertising

6.2%

Computer & Network Security

4.6%

Financial Services

3.9%

Other

44.6%

[![Microsoft Edge](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1545072338/microsoft-edge.png "Microsoft Edge")](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-edge/reviews)
Microsoft Edge

Information Technology and Services

22.6%

Computer Software

13.6%

Higher Education

5.0%

Hospital & Health Care

3.5%

Education Management

2.5%

Other

52.9%

FAQs

## Brave vs Microsoft Edge FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Microsoft Edge vs Brave?

Brave stands out for its privacy-first approach and built-in ad blocking, while Microsoft Edge is favored for its deep integration with Microsoft 365 and productivity features.

| [Microsoft Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-edge/reviews) | [Brave](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.3/5 (416 reviews) | 4.6/5 (534 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 9.4 | 9.4 |
| 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Integration with Microsoft 365 | Ad Blocking (15 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Microsoft Edge and Brave compare?

Brave is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing strong satisfaction with its free privacy features and ad blocking.

- **Microsoft Edge:** Reviewers highlight that Edge is available at no additional cost and delivers strong value through built-in productivity and AI features, especially for organizations already using Microsoft 365.
- **Brave:** Reviewers consistently praise Brave for being free, providing built-in privacy and ad blocking without requiring extra extensions or subscriptions, and delivering a straightforward ROI for privacy-focused users.

### What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Edge and Brave?

The top three alternatives to Microsoft Edge and Brave are Chrome Enterprise, Firefox, and — if available — the next highest-ranked browser.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Microsoft Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-edge/reviews) | 4.3/5 (416 reviews) | Small-Business | Free, strong value for Microsoft 365 users | Integration with Microsoft 365 |
| [Brave](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews) | 4.6/5 (534 reviews) | Small-Business | Free, privacy and ad blocking built-in | Ad Blocking (15 all-time mentions) |
| [Chrome Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-enterprise/reviews) | 4.7/5 (1838 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Extension compatibility and enterprise management |
| [Firefox](https://www.g2.com/products/mozilla-firefox/reviews) | 4.4/5 (509 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Open-source and privacy controls |

### Which Browser features should I prioritize when comparing Microsoft Edge and Brave?

Buyers should prioritize privacy and ad blocking, integration with productivity suites, extension compatibility, and performance when comparing Microsoft Edge and Brave.

- **Privacy and Ad Blocking:** Brave is cited for Ad Blocking (15 all-time mentions) and Privacy (8 all-time mentions); Microsoft Edge does not have comparable all-time mention counts for these features.
- **Integration with Productivity Suites:** Microsoft Edge is cited in 18 all-time reviews for Microsoft 365 integration; Brave does not have comparable integration mentions.
- **Extension Compatibility:** Both browsers are Chromium-based and support Chrome extensions, with Brave receiving 3 all-time mentions for Chrome Extensions.
- **Performance:** Brave is cited for Speed (6 all-time mentions); Microsoft Edge is frequently praised for efficient memory usage and performance in recent reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of Microsoft Edge vs Brave?

Microsoft Edge's headline strength is its integration with Microsoft 365, while Brave's is its built-in privacy and ad blocking.

- **Microsoft Edge strengths:** Deep integration with Microsoft 365, built-in productivity tools (vertical tabs, Collections, PDF reader), AI features, and efficient memory management.
- **Microsoft Edge trade-offs:** Frequent prompts for Microsoft services, interface can feel cluttered, some settings are hard to find, and occasional compatibility issues with certain extensions or legacy web apps.
- **Brave strengths:** Built-in ad blocking (15 all-time mentions), privacy focus (8 all-time mentions), fast browsing experience (6 all-time mentions), and compatibility with Chrome extensions (3 all-time mentions).
- **Brave trade-offs:** Aggressive ad/tracker blocking can break some websites, crypto and rewards features add UI clutter, and fewer extensions compared to Chrome (3 all-time mentions).

### Is Microsoft Edge or Brave better for small businesses?

Both Microsoft Edge and Brave are primarily used by small businesses, but Brave receives higher satisfaction ratings from small-business reviewers.

- **Microsoft Edge:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its value for organizations using Microsoft 365 and its productivity features.
- **Brave:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise its privacy, ad blocking, and ease of use for small-business needs.

### Which Browser platform has better integrations?

Microsoft Edge is favored for integrations, especially with Microsoft 365 and Copilot AI.

- **Microsoft Edge:** Integrates with Microsoft 365 (18 all-time mentions), CoPilot AI (5 all-time mentions), and Microsoft Copilot (4 all-time mentions).
- **Brave:** Reviewers highlight compatibility with Chrome extensions, but no specific third-party integration is cited with a publishable mention count.

### How do Microsoft Edge and Brave compare on customer support?

Brave scores higher on Quality of Support, 8.9 versus Microsoft Edge's 8.5, a difference of 0.4 points.

- **Microsoft Edge:** Reviewers describe support as generally helpful, with easy access to Microsoft's support pages and built-in help resources.
- **Brave:** Reviewers note responsive support and helpful resources, with several citing positive experiences resolving issues related to privacy and ad blocking.

### Which is easier to implement, Microsoft Edge or Brave?

Microsoft Edge and Brave are rated equally on Ease of Setup, both scoring 9.4, indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **Microsoft Edge:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as straightforward, with easy import of bookmarks and settings, and minimal onboarding effort.
- **Brave:** Reviewers highlight fast setup, immediate privacy protection, and a familiar interface for Chrome users, making the transition easy.

Alternatives

**Brave Alternatives**

 ![Chrome Enterprise](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d411eb490c30b3a8eb6bf56f537e4d45/chrome-enterprise.png "Chrome Enterprise")

[
Chrome Enterprise
](/products/chrome-enterprise/reviews)

 ![Mozilla Firefox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/60efa3cc81aecc5648c50cc4fbb6f119/mozilla-firefox.svg "Mozilla Firefox")

[
Firefox
](/products/mozilla-firefox/reviews)

 ![Apple Safari](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3f596abc7b076efa0a4a7890400ebae5/apple-safari.png "Apple Safari")

[
Safari
](/products/apple-safari/reviews)

 ![Opera](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8649246bffe579546b2fbf7fc49035e1/opera.png "Opera")

[
Opera
](/products/opera/reviews)

**Microsoft Edge Alternatives**

 ![Chrome Enterprise](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d411eb490c30b3a8eb6bf56f537e4d45/chrome-enterprise.png "Chrome Enterprise")

[
Chrome Enterprise
](/products/chrome-enterprise/reviews)

 ![Mozilla Firefox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/60efa3cc81aecc5648c50cc4fbb6f119/mozilla-firefox.svg "Mozilla Firefox")

[
Firefox
](/products/mozilla-firefox/reviews)

 ![Opera](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8649246bffe579546b2fbf7fc49035e1/opera.png "Opera")

[
Opera
](/products/opera/reviews)

 ![Apple Safari](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3f596abc7b076efa0a4a7890400ebae5/apple-safari.png "Apple Safari")

[
Safari
](/products/apple-safari/reviews)