The world is becoming more digital day by day and heavy traffic over the internet mostly comes from the different search engines and individuals have their preferences over choosing the search engines and browser which they decide based on which browser is faster, and with which their work is being done faster.
Apart from this, many questions are coming to mind like better search results, caching passwords, history, etc, so here we are going to discuss two browsers, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.
Key Takeaways
- Firefox is an open-source browser, while Chrome is a proprietary product of Google.
- Chrome typically has faster loading times, but Firefox offers more privacy features.
- Firefox allows more extensive customization through add-ons and themes, whereas Chrome has a more streamlined interface.
Mozilla Firefox vs Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox is a free open-source web browser by Mozilla introduced in 2002. Users have the ability to customise the software according to their preferences. It protects data of users by blocking third-party cookies. Google Chrome is a web browser by Google Inc launched in 2008. Chrome has a casting feature that allow easy connectivity to multiple devices. It does not block third-party cookies.
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Mozilla Firefox is an open-source web browser that supports multiple search engines and which could be set as default from settings. Its created or developed by Mozilla Organization and launched back in September 2002.
Mozilla does not have its search engine and Mozilla firefox uses different search engines in different regions.
Google Chrome is not an open-source web browser however they do publish the entire code to the community for educational purposes or research.
Google Chrome is developed by Google Inc. back on Sep 2, 2008. Google Chrome uses Google as a search engine which is again handled by Google Inc. Google had started an open-source discussion for the Chromium version of Google Chrome but later they closed it.
Comparison Table
| Parameters of comparison | Mozilla Firefox | Google Chrome |
|---|---|---|
| Launched on | Mozilla Firefox was launched on September 23, 2002. | Google chrome was launched on September 2, 2008 |
| Software | Mozilla Firefox browser allows users to customize the software as per their needs. | Chrome does not allow users to customize the software. |
| Performance | Mozilla Firefox is the fastest web browser on desktop and mobile screens because its RAM consumption is quite good. | Chrome works fast on desktop but has some performance issues on mobile. The RAM consumption is very heavy. |
| Privacy | Mozilla Firefox blocks third-party cookies to protect important user data | Google Chrome does not block third-party cookies. |
| Cast | Mozilla Firefox does not support the Cast feature. | Chrome supports the casting feature, in which if you want to watch YouTube videos on a bigger screen, then through this feature you can easily connect another device and watch the video easily. |
What is Mozilla Firefox?
Dave Hyatt and Blake Ross were the first to start the Mozilla project, which they started working on. They made it for the browser and added all the features to it.
After noticing software bloat in the Mozilla suite, he created a stand-alone browser that could replace the Mozilla suite. Mozilla Firefox is an open-source web browser that supports multiple search engines and which could be set as default from settings.
Its created or developed by Mozilla Organization and launched back in September 2002. Mozilla does not have its search engine and Mozilla firefox uses different search engines in different regions.
Talking about the features of Firefox, it has a huge add-on library in which you can find anything. This browser also includes features like minor built-ins like capture tools etc. With its help, you can comfortably take a screenshot that covers the entire screen.
Other features include a reading mode that makes for the perfect interface for reading. It also has the option of customization. All the features of Firefox are available on mobile but it also depends on the user experience.
It has a built-in QR reader which is useful. There is also an option to change the desktop mode to night mode, which has less impact on the eyes.
What is Google Chrome?
Google chrome was initially developed for the webcomic and its development was initially opposed by the CEO for a long time but later after gaining popularity for the r educational purposes or research.
Google Chrome is developed by Google Inc. back on Sep 2, 2008. Google had started an open-source discussion for the Chromium version of Google Chrome but later they closed it.
Google Chrome uses Google as a search engine windows beta app, they launched it for macOS and Linux operating systems as well.
Google Chrome is also a web browser that is not open source, we often get confused about freeware, and open-source, Chrome is freeware however they do publish the entire code to the community faith is again handled by Google Inc.
Google Chrome uses its process for each of the web pages, so if something goes wrong then the entire browser won’t go down and we can smoothly web search. Google uses its javascript Engine which is also a significant factor for interactive web page feels.
Google offers a casting feature through which you can cast video service directly from apps like YouTube or Netflix.
For example, in Chrome, if you want to watch a video on YouTube, then by clicking on the casting button in it, you can play it on your Smart TV which has YouTube already installed.
Main Differences Between Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome both are web browsers however there is plenty of difference between their layouts, architectural differences, and how they utilize the Ram for better performance.
The distinguishing factor between Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome can be summed up on the following grounds:
- Mozilla Firefox does not support Adobe flash player whereas Google Chrome supports Adobe flash player.
- Mozilla Firefox is an open-source web browser whereas Google chrome is not open-source.
- Mozilla Firefox always discusses future projects, mockups, and designs whereas Google Chrome does not do that.
- Mozilla never does code drop whereas Chrome usually does code drop, releasing a bunch of features all of sudden.
- Mozilla Firefox uses the Gecko code library for engine layouts whereas Chrome uses Webkit engine layouts which have become popular in the past few years.
- https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/6224279/
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- https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/2901739.2901764
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Sandeep Bhandari holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computers from Thapar University (2006). He has 20 years of experience in the technology field. He has a keen interest in various technical fields, including database systems, computer networks, and programming. You can read more about him on his bio page.
