3 Alternatives To Google Chrome

Google’s Chrome is probably the most widely used internet browser at this point in time. Its web store is home to an extensive list of themes, extensions and helpful apps that aim to improve productivity. Also, to the Search giant’s credit, Chrome consolidates your passwords, bookmarks, apps, browsing history and extensions, in one place, through your Google account.

The level of convenience that it offers, even when switching between devices, serves as a deterrent to the idea of leaving the platform. But using Chrome does have its drawbacks, the most prominent of the lot being memory usage. It demands copious amounts of RAM, especially if you have multiple tabs open. And this tends to bog down older systems to a point where it renders them unusable.

So, if you’re tired of Chrome and its various nuances, we can recommend three other browsers that might be of interest to you:

Microsoft Edge
Contrary to popular belief, Edge isn’t Internet Explorer in a fancier frock. No, it is an entirely new platform that’s based on Chromium, the same building blocks that Google uses for Chrome. And as such, Edge functions in a similar way to Chrome, is lighting quick, has useful extensions, and is able to migrate your bookmarks and other information effortlessly.

Mozilla Firefox
The OG of internet browsers, Firefox has been a long standing pillar of free, open and fairly secure way of browsing online. It has managed to stave off attacks from Chrome and various other upstarts due its stability, a plethora of browser extensions and ease of use. Firefox also offers a privacy mode that it claims helps keep your sessions private.

Opera
Based on Chromium, the Opera web browser provides a unique user experience. Unlike the other two, the Opera’s main appeal is its ability to operate effectively with minimal data and memory usage. It lacks the eye candy that Firefox and Edge have, but more than makes up for it, by offering a responsive and uninterrupted browsing experience.