Opera vs Vivaldi

Opera8.9Visit Vivaldi8.8Visit

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

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

• Opera fits best

  Users wanting built-in tools and many integrations

• Vivaldi fits best

  Power users who want extensive customization

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Side by side

Feature	Opera 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Vivaldi 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#5 in Web Browsers	#6 in Web Browsers
Best for	Users wanting built-in tools and many integrations	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	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Community, Docs	Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Opera 2/3 · Vivaldi 2/3
Built-in ad blocking	✓	✓
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	Both	Chrome_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	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	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	No AI features Not fully open source Chromium-based architecture may not suit non-Chromium users
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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• Opera8.9/10 · Free plan

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

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• Vivaldi8.8/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit VivaldiFull verdict →