--- description: Review of Microsoft Edge Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Microsoft Edge | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Browser Software](/directory/4416/browser/software) > [Microsoft Edge](/software/399508/microsoft-edge) # Microsoft Edge Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/399508/microsoft-edge Page: 1 / 24\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/399508/microsoft-edge?page=2) > Microsoft Edge is a browser built for Mircosoft users. Microsoft Edge makes browsing the web effortless by providing users controls over performance, compatibility, and speed. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 574 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 574 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Ad Blocker - Address Bar - App Management - Bookmark Management - Extension Management - Private Browsing - Search Engine - Search History - Tab Management - Tracker Blocking - User Profiles - VPN Software ## Integrations (1 total) - Google Chrome ## Category - [Browser Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4416/browser/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Myself of other employees at work use it and is capable of handling all of our requests. ----- ### "Microsoft Edge Review" — 5.0/5 > **Jessieah** | *28 May 2025* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: As with any internet app, the no restrictions on how many tabs are opened. I use this to be productive on the daily basis. One thing I love the most is that when or if the who screen closes out or has an update, it always provides me with options to restore the previous tabs...all of them, and it's amazing\! > > **Cons**: Nothing out of the blue, honestly it is similar to google, but probably still does not provide the amount of security google might. > > Better to understand the differences between this and the actual Google app, where the search engine is. I can see there are basic use features on this interface but overall doesn't provide solid reliability. ----- ### "The Emotionally Needy Browser" — 1.0/5 > **Rob** | *20 March 2026* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: Not much that I love here. I'm sure this is a fine product - it's just that the other products that I use have been in use for a while and I just prefer them. > > **Cons**: Due to its incessant attempts to become my default browser, MS Edge feels like that kid who tries to make everyone come to their birthday party -- even if they don't really want to go. > > It's just not something that I'm really excited about. I use it, but only rarely, and only when I'm "forced" into it for some reason. ----- ### "Natural and everyday\!" — 5.0/5 > **Matthew** | *25 April 2026* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Multiple tabs open at once and it allows me to organise so many different resources for education and switch between them. > > **Cons**: It’s difficult to say but perhaps the settings and options could be made more easily accessible and quick to edit. > > Use it in a daily basis to research and create resources for teaching. Excellent for managing different sources at once. ----- ### "Best Broweser for smooth and crashfree expereince" — 4.0/5 > **Nischal** | *28 May 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microsoft Edge is extremely fast and reliable. It handles multiple tabs seamlessly without lagging, making browsing a smooth experience. It’s well-optimized and rarely crashes. > > **Cons**: The design feels a bit outdated. While functional, it lacks a modern, user-friendly interface that could enhance the overall experience. More design polish is needed for a better look. > > My experience with Microsoft Edge has been great. It’s fast, smooth, and stable, even with many tabs open. However, the design could use improvements to match its great performance. ----- Page: 1 / 24\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/399508/microsoft-edge?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/399508/microsoft-edge) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data