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Alternative Apps Comparison Chart
Robyn C. Maehl edited this page Aug 20, 2025
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| Wedge | OpenWebSearch | GoAwayEdge | MSEdgeRedirect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redirection Modes | IFEO (and optional Browser Extension) |
IFEO |
IFEO |
URI Detection* or IFEO† |
| Redirects Search | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Installs without Admin | ☑* | |||
| Redirects non-URI URLs | ☑‖ | |||
| Works without Edge Installed | ☑ | ☑ | ☑‡ | |
| Windows 11 Support | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Windows 10 21H2+ Support | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Windows on ARM Support | ☑ | |||
| Installs System Wide | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑† |
| Can be Silently Deployed | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | |
| Update Checker Module | ☑‖ | ☑ | ☑ | |
| Search Engine Customizations | ☑, 4‖ | ☑, 9 | ☑, 12 | |
| Search Engine Shortcut Support | ||||
| Weather Forecast Customizations | ☑ | ☑, 8 | ||
| Custom AI Sidebar | ☑, 6 | |||
| Customizable Edge Support | ☑ | ☑† | ||
| Can be used Portably (USB) | ☑§ | |||
| Supports GPO Registry Keys | ☑ |
| Edge Deflector | Search Deflector | NoMoreEdge | MSEdgeRedirect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redirection Modes | URI Handler |
URI Handler |
IFEO |
URI Detection* or IFEO† |
| Redirects Search | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ |
| Installs without Admin | ☑ | ☑* | ||
| Redirects non-URI URLs | ||||
| Works without Edge Installed | ☑‡ | |||
| Windows 11 Support | ☑ | ☑ | ||
| Windows 10 21H2+ Support | ☑ | ☑ | ||
| Windows on ARM Support | ☑ | |||
| Installs System Wide | ☑, Optionally | ☑ | ☑† | |
| Can be Silently Deployed | ☑ | ☑ | ||
| Update Checker Module | ☑ | ☑ | ☑ | |
| Search Engine Customizations | ☑, 14 | ☑, 8 | ☑, 9 | |
| Search Engine Shortcut Support | ☑, DDG !Bang | |||
| Weather Forecast Customizations | ☑, 6 | |||
| Custom AI Sidebar | ||||
| Customizable Edge Support | ☑† | |||
| Can be used Portably (USB) | ☑§ | |||
| Supports GPO Registry Keys | ☑ |
* When using Service Mode
† When using Active Mode
‡ When using Active Mode and @AveYo's Edge Removal
§ When using /portable flag, uses Service Mode
‖ Wedge implements this feature using Chrometana Pro