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Opera alternatives
Opera compared with 8 alternatives: Vivaldi, Google Chrome, Brave, Microsoft Edge, Firefox and 3 more.
Opera has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated). All 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| OperaThis tool | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Vivaldi | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Google Chrome | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Brave | Free plan · from $3.00/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Edge | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Firefox | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Comet | Free plan · from $20.00 | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Dia | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | macOS |
| Rambox | Free plan · from $7.00/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Opera
- Free
Vivaldi
Customizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader
- Vivaldi is free. Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client and rSS reader.
Suits: Power users who keep dozens of tabs open
- Free
Google Chrome
Google's free browser for desktop and mobile, with Gemini built in
- Google Chrome is free. Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
- Google Chrome also covers password manager and passkeys.
- Opera also covers screenshots.
Suits: Google Account users who want the same bookmarks, passwords and tabs on every device
- Free plan · from $3.00/mo
Brave
Open-source browser that blocks ads and trackers by default
- Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium). Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
- Opera also covers screenshots.
Suits: People who want ads and trackers blocked without installing extensions
- Free
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft's browser with the Copilot assistant built in
- Microsoft Edge is free. Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
- Microsoft Edge also covers password manager and passkeys.
- Opera also covers screenshots.
Suits: Windows users who want Copilot inside the browser
- Free
Firefox
Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in
- Firefox is free. Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
- Firefox is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Firefox also covers password manager.
- Opera also covers screenshots.
Suits: People who want tracker blocking switched on by default
- Free plan · from $20.00
Comet
Perplexity's AI browser with an assistant that acts across tabs
- Comet starts at $20.00 (lowest Perplexity Pro in-app purchase; billing basis not shown). Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
- Only Opera lists a Linux app.
- Comet also covers chat assistant, AI search and AI agents.
- Opera also covers screenshots.
Suits: People who want an assistant to carry out multi-step web tasks
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Dia
AI browser for work that answers questions across tabs and tools
- Dia starts at $20 per month (Better Answers). Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
- Only Opera lists Windows, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- Dia is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Dia also covers chat assistant.
- Opera also covers screenshots.
Suits: Mac users whose work is spread across Slack, Notion, Google Workspace and Teams
- Free plan · from $7.00/mo
Rambox
Workspace app that runs many web apps and accounts in one window
- Rambox starts at $7.00 per month, or $70.00 per year (Pro). Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
- Only Opera lists Android and iOS apps.
- Rambox also covers window management.
- Opera also covers screenshots.
Suits: Freelancers handling several clients' accounts and tools
Limits worth knowing in Opera
- The free VPN protects the browser only. VPN Pro, which covers the whole device, is a paid subscription from $4 per month.
- Opera earns revenue from ads, sponsored Speed Dials and promoted address-bar suggestions. The sponsored items can be replaced or switched off in settings.
- The Android app lists in-app purchases of $5.99 to $29.99 per item on the US Google Play store, without naming them.
- Opera GX, Opera Air, Opera Mini and Opera Neon, an AI browser at $19.90 a month, are separate products; this entry covers the main Opera browser.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Opera?
The alternatives to Opera in this directory are Vivaldi, Google Chrome, Brave, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Comet, Dia and Rambox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Opera.
Is there a free alternative to Opera?
Yes. Vivaldi, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Firefox are free to use. Brave, Comet, Dia and Rambox have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Opera?
Brave and Firefox are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.