Compare Firefox browser to Internet Explorer browser
| Firefox | Internet Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Development Status | Active | Discontinued |
| Operating Systems |
Android,
iOS,
BSD,
Linux,
macOS,
Windows
|
Windows
|
| Year Started | 2004 | 1995 |
| Year Ended | 2022 | |
| Manufacturer | Mozilla Foundation | Microsoft |
| Rendering Engine | Gecko | Trident |
| AdBlock Native | Unknown | Unknown |
| Extensions support | Yes | Unknown |
| Browser Sync | Yes | |
| Built-in VPN? | ||
| License | MPL 2.0 | Currently unknown |
| Wikipedia Page | Firefox on Wikipedia | Internet Explorer on Wikipedia |
| Device Platforms | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Public Source Code? | https://github.com/mozilla-firefox/firefox | No |
| Website | www.mozilla.org/firefox/ | www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/internet-explorer.aspx |
