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Firefox vs Google Chrome

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Overview

Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Stacks831
Followers575
Votes24
Firefox
Firefox
Stacks1.5K
Followers378
Votes114

Firefox vs Google Chrome: What are the differences?

Firefox: Mozilla's Web Browser. A free and open source web browser developed by The Mozilla Foundation and its subsidiary, Mozilla Corporation. Firefox is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, and more; Google Chrome: A cross-platform web browser developed by Google. Commonly known simply as Chrome. It was first released in 2008 for Microsoft Windows, and was later ported to Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android.

Firefox and Google Chrome can be categorized as "Web Browser" tools.

LIVE IT, Cloud Drive, and Streamlined Studio are some of the popular companies that use Google Chrome, whereas Firefox is used by House Extension Designs, Just IT Training & Apprenticeships, and Codevelopment. Google Chrome has a broader approval, being mentioned in 12 company stacks & 19 developers stacks; compared to Firefox, which is listed in 8 company stacks and 14 developer stacks.

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Detailed Comparison

Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Firefox
Firefox

Commonly known simply as Chrome. It was first released in 2008 for Microsoft Windows, and was later ported to Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android.

A free and open source web browser developed by The Mozilla Foundation and its subsidiary, Mozilla Corporation. Firefox is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, and more.

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Private Browsing; Tracking Protection; Extensions; Themes; Toolbar; Sync
Statistics
Stacks
831
Stacks
1.5K
Followers
575
Followers
378
Votes
24
Votes
114
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • 8
    Free
  • 7
    Extensions
  • 5
    Themes
  • 4
    Smooth autoscroll
Cons
  • 6
    Spyware
  • 4
    More prone to malware
  • 2
    Privacy
Pros
  • 14
    Add-ons
  • 13
    Open source
  • 11
    Free
  • 11
    Themes
  • 10
    Screenshots
Cons
  • 5
    Slower
  • 3
    Complicated
  • 1
    It is now silencing voices
Integrations
Alfred
Alfred
Linux
Linux

What are some alternatives to Google Chrome, Firefox?

Brave

Brave

It is a fast, private and secure web browser for PC and mobile. It blocks ads and trackers. It prevents you from being tracked by sneaky advertisers, malware and pop-ups.

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge

It is a fast and secure browser designed for Windows 10. Microsoft Edge comes exclusively with Windows 10 and cannot be downloaded or installed separately. It has easy tools to preview, group, and save tabs. Quickly find, manage, and open tabs you set aside without leaving the page you’re on.

Opera Browser

Opera Browser

It is a secure, innovative browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN, units converter, social messengers, battery saver and much more - all for your best browsing experience.

Safari

Safari

It is faster and more energy efficient than other browsers. Handy tools help you save, find, and share your favorite sites. Built-in privacy features help keep your browsing your business.

Chromium

Chromium

A fully functional browser on its own and supplies the vast majority of code for the Google Chrome browser.

Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer

It is a series of graphical web browsers included in the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, starting in 1995. It was first released as part of the add-on package Plus! for Windows 95 that year

Polypane

Polypane

Build amazing sites and web apps. Polypane makes it easy. Develop, debug and test sites and apps twice as fast with Polypane, the browser for developers and designers. Make your websites and apps work everywhere and for everyone.

LT Browser

LT Browser

It helps you to perform live mobile view debugging of your website on different devices. You can test on mobile and tablet simultaneously on our browser and debug user issues and see their impact on the go on a wise range of mobile devices.

SigmaOS

SigmaOS

It is the first browser made for work, designed to make YOU faster and better. Workspaces to organize your pages and web apps, Snooze pages to keep your mind clear, and Split screen to multitask like a pro.

Vieb

Vieb

It is an Electron-based web browser inspired by Vim. You operate the Vieb browser in the same way you use Vim. It is minimalistic, lightweight, and easy to use.

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