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Safe Exam Browser vs Microsoft Edge

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Safe Exam Browser

6.5
Browsers

Web browser environment to carry out e-assessments safely

Microsoft Edge

8.0
Browsers

Multi-platform web browser

Metric Safe Exam Browser Microsoft Edge
Category Browsers Browsers
AI Score 6.5 8.0
30-day Installs 22 3.8K
90-day Installs 83 11.8K
365-day Installs 318 47.7K
Version 3.6.1 147.0.3912.98,3c7e1edd-f94e-4d94-8a36-e1d06fef510c
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 122 803
GitHub Forks 48 331
Open Issues 84 640
License MIT
Language C TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Nov 23, 2018 Jan 16, 2020

Reviews

Safe Exam Browser

Safe Exam Browser is a web browser environment designed specifically for secure e-assessments, creating a controlled environment to prevent cheating by restricting access to other apps and the internet. It benefits educators and institutions needing to conduct secure online exams.

A web browser tailored for secure online exams, restricting access to other apps and the internet.

Pros

  • + Designed specifically for secure e-assessments.
  • + Active development with recent updates.
  • + Cross-platform support for macOS and iOS.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature.
  • - Unknown license.
  • - Some unresolved issues remain.

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge is a modern, cross-platform web browser developed by Microsoft, offering a fast, secure, and feature-rich experience. It integrates well with Microsoft's ecosystem and includes privacy-focused features like InPrivate browsing.

Microsoft Edge is a web browser that provides access to the internet, supports extensions, and offers features like tabs, private browsing, and integration with Microsoft services.

Pros

  • + Fast and efficient web browsing experience
  • + Strong integration with Microsoft's ecosystem
  • + Privacy-focused features like InPrivate mode

Cons

  • - Privacy concerns despite InPrivate mode
  • - Forced adoption on Windows 11 has caused backlash