Macro vs Chrome

Category (9)	Macro	Chrome
UX & Performance	Lean, focused UI with multi-process tab isolation → snappy feel even under load.	Highly optimized engine; massive ecosystem.
Privacy by Default	One-click Privacy Profiles; ads/trackers blocked; guest mode; encrypted local data.	Privacy Sandbox (new anti-tracking APIs).
Network Privacy (Mesh VPN)	Mesh P2P VPN with local signaling — no central choke point.	No built-in VPN or Tor.
AI, Built-In (Tab-aware)	Composer sidebar; tab/page-aware; context-persistent answers that see your tab.	AI helpers: Tab Organizer; Help me write; themes.
Un-Drainable by Design	Signing sandbox with explicit prompts; blocks blind approvals; QR/hardware optional.	Relies on extensions/wallets; no Macro-style sandbox.
Web3	Native wallet connector + QR; human-readable signing; multi-network ready (L1/L2/testnets); per-dApp permissions with easy revoke; address book & watch-only; explorer deep-links; safe dApp test sandbox.	No native wallet.
Ad & Tracker Blocking	Built-in blocking with profile-tuned strictness; no extensions needed.	No native ad blocker; extensions instead.
Independence & Cloud	Local-first, de-Googled; no account required; Startpage default.	Full Google Account sync.
Additional Features	Private file sharing, private messaging & calling (E2EE) over mesh; drainer-resistant signing sandbox; burner guest sessions; one-click identity reset (new profile + new IP); auto-clear traces; link-tracking strip + referrer wipe; clipboard shield; IP verify & connection monitor; unified controls.	—