Google Chrome vs Vivaldi

Google Chrome9.3Visit Vivaldi8.8Visit

Higher score Google Chrome #1 in Web Browsers 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Google Chrome

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Vivaldi #6 in Web Browsers 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Vivaldi

• Google Chrome fits best

  Most users wanting a complete free browser

• Vivaldi fits best

  Power users who want extensive customization

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Side by side

Feature	Google Chrome 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Vivaldi 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Web Browsers	#6 in Web Browsers
Best for	Most users wanting a complete free browser	Power users who want extensive customization
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Chrome 1/3 · Vivaldi 2/3
Built-in ad blocking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Cross-device sync	✓	✓
Open source	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Supported platforms	Both	Both
Browser engine	Chromium	Chromium
Tracking protection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Extension support	Chrome_store	Chrome_store
Our review
Pros	Free access across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS Syncs bookmarks, passwords, tabs, history, extensions, and settings Combines extensions, translation, Safe Browsing, and automatic updates	Deep tab organization with tiling, stacking, and workspaces End-to-end encrypted synchronization across devices Built-in productivity tools plus Chrome Web Store compatibility
Cons	Proprietary components mean it is not fully open source Cross-device synchronization is tied to a Google Account Its broad feature set may be more than users seeking a narrow browser need	No AI features Not fully open source Chromium-based architecture may not suit non-Chromium users
Our verdict	Google Chrome is a free web browser for accessing websites and web applications on desktop and mobile devices. It is aimed at users who want one browser across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, with familiar tools for tab… Read the review →	Vivaldi is a free web browser for desktop and mobile users who want extensive control over interface design, tab organization, privacy controls, and built-in productivity tools. It is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google Chrome — where it wins

  • Free access across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
  • Syncs bookmarks, passwords, tabs, history, extensions, and settings
  • Combines extensions, translation, Safe Browsing, and automatic updates

  Where it doesn't

  • Proprietary components mean it is not fully open source
  • Cross-device synchronization is tied to a Google Account
  • Its broad feature set may be more than users seeking a narrow browser need

• Vivaldi — where it wins

  • Deep tab organization with tiling, stacking, and workspaces
  • End-to-end encrypted synchronization across devices
  • Built-in productivity tools plus Chrome Web Store compatibility

  Where it doesn't

  • No AI features
  • Not fully open source
  • Chromium-based architecture may not suit non-Chromium users

• Google Chrome9.3/10 · Free plan

  A complete free browser with broad platform coverage, sync, extensions, and built-in security.

  Visit Google ChromeFull verdict →
• Vivaldi8.8/10 · Free plan

  Vivaldi suits power users who want deep control over tabs, tools, and interface design.

  Visit VivaldiFull verdict →