Vivaldi
Customizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader
What is Vivaldi?
Vivaldi is a browser from Vivaldi Technologies, an independent company based in Norway and Iceland, for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. It builds in tools that other browsers leave to extensions, including an email client, a calendar, a feed reader, notes, an ad and tracker blocker and two-level tab stacks, and its shortcuts, themes and layout can be customized. Vivaldi says it does not track or profile users and does not include an AI assistant.
Vivaldi is free to use. See every plan
Good for
- Power users who keep dozens of tabs open
- People who want mail, calendar and feeds inside the browser
- Those who like to customize shortcuts, themes and layout
- Users who want a browser without a built-in AI assistant
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- Mail, Calendar and Feed Reader
- A built-in email client handles several accounts, mailing lists and feeds in one inbox, next to a private calendar and a feed reader that does not rank items by algorithm.
- Tab Stacks, tiling and Workspaces
- Tabs group into two-level Tab Stacks, open side by side in a split-screen view, and sort into Workspaces for switching between categories of tabs.
- Ad and tracker blocker
- A blocker for ads and trackers is built into the desktop and mobile browsers, so no extension is needed to remove them.
- End-to-end encrypted Sync
- Browsing history, passwords, bookmarks, tabs and notes sync between desktop and mobile devices, protected by end-to-end encryption.
- Proton VPN for Vivaldi
- An opt-in VPN from Proton is built into the desktop browser. It is free with no ads or data limits after signing in with a Vivaldi account.
- Customization and Command Chains
- Shortcuts, themes and features can be personalized, mouse gestures trigger actions, and Command Chains run a custom sequence of commands from one keystroke or gesture.
Vivaldi pricing
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- Vivaldi is free on desktop and mobile with no paid tier. The company funds itself through search engine and bookmark partner deals, a share of Proton VPN upgrades and donations.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | The full browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, including mail, calendar, feed reader, sync and the free tier of Proton VPN on desktop. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Vivaldi before you buy.
How people rate the Vivaldi app
4.7
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars86%
- 4 stars7%
- 3 stars2%
- 2 stars1%
- 1 star3%
4,399 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 5, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
- Proton VPN
Vivaldi alternatives
- Vivaldi vs Opera
Free plan · from $4/mo
- Vivaldi vs Brave
Free plan · from $3.00/mo
- Vivaldi vs Arc
Free
Common questions
Is Vivaldi free?
Yes. Vivaldi is free to use. Vivaldi is free on desktop and mobile with no paid tier. The company funds itself through search engine and bookmark partner deals, a share of Proton VPN upgrades and donations.
How much does Vivaldi cost?
Vivaldi lists one plan. Free: $0. Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Vivaldi work on?
Vivaldi is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
How is Vivaldi rated?
Vivaldi's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4,399 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Is Vivaldi open source?
Vivaldi is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Is Vivaldi end-to-end encrypted?
Vivaldi describes itself as end-to-end encrypted on its own site. Nobody here has audited that.
What does Vivaldi integrate with?
Vivaldi's listing names Proton VPN. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Vivaldi?
Vivaldi is made by Vivaldi Technologies.
What are the alternatives to Vivaldi?
The closest alternatives to Vivaldi in our directory are Opera, Firefox, Brave, Arc and Google Chrome. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Vivaldi.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.