Microsoft Edge Dev alternatives

12 Windows apps in the same category as Microsoft Edge Dev, ranked by what they have in common and by popularity.

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  Brave

  Secure, Fast & Private Web Browser with Adblocker

  Open source 155.1.97.56 4.9M ↓ ★ 23.9K browser, chromium
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  Waterfox

  Fast and Private Web Browser

  Open source 6.7.6 155.2K ↓ ★ 6.4K browser
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  qutebrowser

  A keyboard-focused browser with a minimal GUI.

  Open source 3.7.0 47.5K ↓ ★ 11.7K browser, chromium
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  ungoogled-chromium

  Google Chromium without dependency on Google web services.

  Open source 155.0.8059.84 139.8K ↓ ★ 2.6K browser, chromium
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  Safari

  The Windows version (Last updated in 2012) of Apple's web browser.

  Free 5.34.57.2 58.3K ↓ browser
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  Google Chrome

  The Fast & Secure Web Browser Built to be Yours

  Free 156.0.8078.48 394.1M ↓ browser, chromium
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  Min

  A fast, minimal browser that protects your privacy.

  Open source 1.35.7 13.8K ↓ ★ 9.2K browser, chromium
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  geckodriver

  WebDriver for Firefox

  Open source 0.37.1 875.6K ↓ ★ 7.5K
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  Helium

  Private, fast, and honest web browser.

  Open source 0.20.1.1 8.8K ↓ ★ 21.8K browser, chromium
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  Maxthon

  Browse with wings.

  Free 7.5.3.2400 40.5K ↓ ★ 1 browser, chromium
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  Yandex Browser

  Yandex Browser delivers fast and secure browsing with built-in Alice and the ability to sync passwords, bookmarks, and bank cards across devices.

  Free 26.10.0.1854 10.2K ↓ browser, chromium
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  Cromite

  A Bromite fork with ad blocking and privacy enhancements; take back your browser!

  Open source 153.0.8010.37 5.6K ↓ ★ 8.4K browser, chromium

Comparison

App	Licence	Version	Updated	GitHub stars	Chocolatey downloads
MMicrosoft Edge Dev	Proprietary	158.0.4344.0	October 21, 2026	—	—
Brave	Open source	155.1.97.56	October 7, 2026	23.9K	4.9M
Waterfox	Open source	6.7.6	October 13, 2026	6.4K	155.2K
qutebrowser	Open source	3.7.0	April 8, 2026	11.7K	47.5K
ungoogled-chromium	Open source	155.0.8059.84	October 24, 2026	2.6K	139.8K
Safari	Free	5.34.57.2	January 16, 2026	—	58.3K
Google Chrome	Free	156.0.8078.48	October 21, 2026	—	394.1M
Min	Open source	1.35.7	August 25, 2026	9.2K	13.8K
geckodriver	Open source	0.37.1	July 20, 2026	7.5K	875.6K
Helium	Open source	0.20.1.1	October 22, 2026	21.8K	8.8K
Maxthon	Free	7.5.3.2400	September 22, 2026	1	40.5K
Yandex Browser	Free	26.10.0.1854	October 22, 2026	—	10.2K
Cromite	Open source	153.0.8010.37	September 15, 2026	8.4K	5.6K