Opera vs Safari

Opera8.9Visit Safari8.7Visit

Higher score Opera #5 in Web Browsers 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Opera

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Safari #7 in Web Browsers 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Apple

• Opera fits best

  Users wanting built-in tools and many integrations

• Safari fits best

  Users committed to Apple devices

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Side by side

Feature	Opera 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Safari 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#5 in Web Browsers	#7 in Web Browsers
Best for	Users wanting built-in tools and many integrations	Users committed to Apple devices
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	macOS, iOS
Support	Tickets, Community, Docs	Docs, Community
Integrations	10 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Opera 2/3 · Safari 1/3
Built-in ad blocking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Cross-device sync	✓	✓
Open source	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Both	Both
Browser engine	Chromium	Other
Tracking protection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Extension support	Both	Own_store
Our review
Pros	Built-in ad and tracker blocking plus a free browser VPN Syncs bookmarks, history, passwords, and open tabs across devices Combines workspaces, AI, messaging, sharing, and productivity tools	Free on macOS and iOS Privacy tools include tracking prevention and Privacy Report iCloud sync, Keychain, and Handoff connect Apple devices
Cons	Its broad feature set may feel busy for users wanting a minimal browser The browser VPN is a built-in feature rather than a general device VPN Some integrated services depend on the supported messenger and social platforms	Not available for Windows Limited to macOS and iOS coverage Safari extensions come through its own App Store distribution
Our verdict	Opera is a free web browser for desktop and mobile users who want more than page viewing and extension support. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, with a Chromium browser engine and extensions available through Opera’s… Read the review →	Safari is Apple’s web browser for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users who want browsing tools closely connected to Apple’s platforms. It is free and includes Private Browsing, Intelligent Tracking Prevention, tab groups, profiles, web-page… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Opera — where it wins

  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking plus a free browser VPN
  • Syncs bookmarks, history, passwords, and open tabs across devices
  • Combines workspaces, AI, messaging, sharing, and productivity tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Its broad feature set may feel busy for users wanting a minimal browser
  • The browser VPN is a built-in feature rather than a general device VPN
  • Some integrated services depend on the supported messenger and social platforms

• Safari — where it wins

  • Free on macOS and iOS
  • Privacy tools include tracking prevention and Privacy Report
  • iCloud sync, Keychain, and Handoff connect Apple devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Not available for Windows
  • Limited to macOS and iOS coverage
  • Safari extensions come through its own App Store distribution

• Opera8.9/10 · Free plan

  Opera combines privacy controls, syncing, AI, messaging, and workspaces at no browser cost.

  Visit OperaFull verdict →
• Safari8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free Apple-platform browser with strong privacy tools and iCloud integration.

  Visit AppleFull verdict →