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Opera Neon alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Opera Neon alternative is Opera (3.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Opera Neon compared with 5 alternatives: Opera, Comet, Dia, Strawberry Browser and Arc.
Opera Neon has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.90 per month, billed monthly, taxes included. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opera NeonThis tool | Free plan · from $19.90/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Opera | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Comet | Free plan · from $20.00 | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Dia | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Strawberry Browser | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Arc | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Opera Neon starts at $19.90 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Opera, Dia and Arc.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Opera Neon
Opera
Browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN and sidebar messengers
- Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
- Opera also lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- Opera also covers screenshots.
- Opera does not cover chat assistant, AI agents, vPN and ad and tracker blocking, which Opera Neon does.
Suits: People who want an ad blocker and a VPN without installing extensions
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).
- Comet also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Comet also covers AI search.
- Comet does not cover vPN and ad and tracker blocking, which Opera Neon does.
Suits: People who want an assistant to carry out multi-step web tasks
Dia
AI browser for work that answers questions across tabs and tools
- Dia starts at $10 per month (Better Answers).
- Dia is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Dia does not cover AI agents, vPN and ad and tracker blocking, which Opera Neon does.
Suits: Mac and Windows users whose work is spread across Slack, Notion, Google Workspace and Teams
Strawberry Browser
Browser with AI companions that do work in your tabs
- Strawberry Browser starts at $20 per month for 6,000 credits, billed monthly.
- Strawberry Browser also covers meeting notes and workflow automation.
- Strawberry Browser does not cover chat assistant, vPN and ad and tracker blocking, which Opera Neon does.
Suits: Sales, recruiting and operations people who want agents to do browser work
Arc
Chromium-based browser with Spaces, Profiles and Split View
- Arc is free.
- Arc also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Arc does not cover chat assistant, AI agents, vPN and ad and tracker blocking, which Opera Neon does.
Suits: People who keep work and personal browsing in one window
Limits worth knowing in Opera Neon
- Available for macOS and Windows only, according to the FAQ.
- The agent features, Deep Research and full model choice need the paid Standard plan; the free tier has basic chat.
- The FAQ says page content is sent to Opera's and OpenAI's servers and deleted after 365 days, and that Opera does not train AI models on it.
- Neon Chat and the Research agents run in the cloud, and Neon Do uses cloud language models to plan its actions.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Opera Neon?
The alternatives to Opera Neon in this directory are Opera, Comet, Dia, Strawberry Browser and Arc. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Opera Neon.
Is there a free alternative to Opera Neon?
Yes. Arc is free to use. Opera, Comet, Dia and Strawberry Browser have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Opera Neon alternatives work on Linux?
The Opera Neon listing does not include a Linux app. Opera lists one.
Which Opera Neon alternatives work on Android?
The Opera Neon listing does not include an Android app. Opera, Comet and Arc list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.