Sustainable Substitutes for Edge

A Chromium Browser developed by Microsoft.

Reasons to avoid Edge

Avoid Edge due to privacy concerns and unethical practices to enforce its use. Microsoft also lacks transparency in its data policies.

Opt for privacy-focused alternatives instead.

Here are some sustainable alternatives for Edge

Lack of Transparency - Opacity in operations, data handling, or supply chains, making it difficult for users to understand practices.

Microsoft lacks transparency in its data collection and usage practices, as highlighted by ongoing concerns over AI features and user data handling.Source: ARC Technica: Microsoft tries to head off the “novel security risks” of Windows 11 AI agents (2025)

Monopoly - Market dominance that stifles competition and limits user choice.

Edge is developed by Microsoft, which offers the most-used operating system for desktop PCs. Microsoft utilised it's market position to make Edge the default option in Windows. Source: Heise: Windows 10 and 11: Edge browser will be less annoying in future (2025), The Verge: Opera is filing a complaint over Microsoft’s tricks that push you to use Edge (2025)

Big Tech - Big Tech companies do not nourish people and planet. This is especially true in times of political tension.

Microsoft is one of the largest tech companies, contributing to market monopolisation.

Privacy Concerns - User data is likely to be stored and used against users' best interest.

If not careful, Microsoft will log you into your Microsoft account while browsing, thereby linking your browsing-history to your Microsoft account. Its AI Copilot also sniffles on your browsing activity. Sources: Heise: Microsoft's Copilot now sees what you see in the Edge browser, The Verge: Microsoft will automatically keep you signed in to your account starting in February (2025)

Support of Authoritarian Regimes - Companies actively supporting, financing and legitimising regimes and unethical policies.

Bing is financing Donald Trumps plans to create a new ballroom in the white house, hoping to benefit from upcoming laws. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella donated $1 Million to Trumps inauguration fund.Sources: OpenSecrets: Trump ballroom donors poised to benefit from AI plan they helped shape (2026), The Verge: Tech’s shift to Trump: all the companies and execs kissing the ring (2025)

Tax Avoidance - Aggressive strategies are being deployed to avoid paying taxes.