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Open-source alternatives to Opera

Opera is not described as open source on its own site. 8 of the 25 other browsers in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Opera has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated). All of them are free or have a free plan.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Opera

  1. 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.
    Brave vs OperaBrave pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Firefox vs OperaFirefox pricing and details

  3. Zen Browser

    Free, open-source desktop browser built around vertical tabs

    • Zen Browser is free. Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
    • Only Opera lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Zen Browser is open source, according to its own site.
    • Opera also covers screenshots.
    Zen Browser pricing and details

  4. Tor Browser

    Free browser that routes traffic through the Tor network

    • Tor Browser is free. Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
    • Only Opera lists an iOS app.
    • Tor Browser is open source, according to its own site.
    • Opera also covers screenshots.
    Tor Browser pricing and details

  5. LibreWolf

    Free, privacy-hardened browser built on Firefox

    • LibreWolf is free. Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
    • Only Opera lists Android and iOS apps.
    • LibreWolf is open source, according to its own site.
    • LibreWolf also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    LibreWolf pricing and details

  6. Waterfox

    Free, open-source Firefox-based browser with a built-in ad blocker

    • Waterfox is free. Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
    • Only Opera lists an iOS app.
    • Waterfox is open source, according to its own site.
    • Waterfox also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Waterfox pricing and details

  7. Floorp

    Free, open-source Firefox-based browser with workspaces and split view

    • Floorp is free. Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
    • Only Opera lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Floorp is open source, according to its own site.
    • Opera also covers screenshots.
    Floorp pricing and details

  8. Min

    Free, open-source minimal browser with tasks and history search

    • Min is free. Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated).
    • Only Opera lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Min is open source, according to its own site.
    • Min also covers ad and tracker blocking.
    Min pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Opera?

Yes. Brave, Firefox, Zen Browser, Tor Browser, LibreWolf, Waterfox, Floorp and Min are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Opera open source?

Opera is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Opera: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.