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Vivaldi alternatives
Vivaldi compared with 11 alternatives: Opera, Firefox, Brave, Arc, Google Chrome and 6 more.
Vivaldi is free to use. All 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| VivaldiThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Opera | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Firefox | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Brave | Free plan · from $3.00/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Arc | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Google Chrome | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| DuckDuckGo Browser | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Orion | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | macOS, Linux, iOS |
| Rambox | Free plan · from $7.00/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Shift | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Wavebox | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Zen Browser | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Vivaldi
- Free plan · from $4/mo
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). Vivaldi is free.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client and rSS reader.
Suits: People who want an ad blocker and a VPN without installing extensions
- Free
Firefox
Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in
- Firefox is free. Vivaldi is free.
- Firefox is open source, according to its own site.
- Firefox also covers password manager.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
Suits: People who want tracker blocking switched on by default
- 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). Vivaldi is free.
- Brave is open source, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
Suits: People who want ads and trackers blocked without installing extensions
- Free
Arc
Chromium-based browser with Spaces, Profiles and Split View
- Arc is free. Vivaldi is free.
- Only Vivaldi lists a Linux app.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
Suits: People who keep work and personal browsing in one window
- Free
Google Chrome
Google's free browser for desktop and mobile, with Gemini built in
- Google Chrome is free. Vivaldi is free.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Google Chrome also covers password manager and passkeys.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
Suits: Google Account users who want the same bookmarks, passwords and tabs on every device
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
DuckDuckGo Browser
Free browser that blocks trackers, ads and cookie pop-ups by default
- DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription). Vivaldi is free.
- Only Vivaldi lists a Linux app.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- DuckDuckGo Browser also covers password manager.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
Suits: People who want tracker and ad blocking with no setup
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Orion
WebKit browser from Kagi that runs Chrome and Firefox extensions
- Orion starts at $5 per month, $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax (Orion+). Vivaldi is free.
- Only Vivaldi lists Windows and Android apps.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Orion also covers password manager.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
Suits: Apple users who want Chrome and Firefox extensions on a WebKit browser
- 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). Vivaldi is free.
- Only Vivaldi lists Android and iOS apps.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Rambox also covers window management.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
Suits: Freelancers handling several clients' accounts and tools
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Shift
Build-your-own desktop browser for multiple inboxes, apps and Spaces
- Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced). Vivaldi is free.
- Only Vivaldi lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
Suits: People juggling several email accounts and app logins
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Wavebox
Desktop browser that keeps many web apps and accounts signed in
- Wavebox starts at $8.33 per month, paid annually (Wavebox Pro). Vivaldi is free.
- Only Vivaldi lists Android and iOS apps.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
Suits: Virtual assistants and agencies working across many client accounts
- Free
Zen Browser
Free, open-source desktop browser built around vertical tabs
- Zen Browser is free. Vivaldi is free.
- Only Vivaldi lists Android and iOS apps.
- Zen Browser is open source, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
Suits: People who prefer vertical tabs and a minimal interface
Limits worth knowing in Vivaldi
- Proton VPN for Vivaldi works only in the desktop browser, and faster speeds, more servers and extra devices need a paid Proton VPN plan.
- New installs come with partner bookmarks and search engines that earn Vivaldi revenue. They can be replaced.
- Vivaldi deliberately leaves out an AI assistant, so there is no built-in chatbot or page summarizer.
- The current Mac download requires macOS 13 or later.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Vivaldi?
The alternatives to Vivaldi in this directory are Opera, Firefox, Brave, Arc, Google Chrome, DuckDuckGo Browser, Orion, Rambox, Shift, Wavebox and Zen Browser. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Vivaldi.
Is there a free alternative to Vivaldi?
Yes. Firefox, Arc, Google Chrome and Zen Browser are free to use. Opera, Brave, DuckDuckGo Browser, Orion, Rambox, Shift and Wavebox have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Vivaldi?
Firefox, Brave and Zen Browser 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.