Opera vs Yandex Browser

Opera9.0Visit Yandex Browser8.8Visit

Higher score Opera #4 in Google Chrome Alternatives 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Opera

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Yandex Browser #6 in Google Chrome Alternatives 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Yandex Browser

• Opera fits best

  Users who want built-in tools and messaging

• Yandex Browser fits best

  Users wanting translation and built-in safety features

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Side by side

Feature	Opera 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Yandex Browser 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#4 in Google Chrome Alternatives	#6 in Google Chrome Alternatives
Best for	Users who want built-in tools and messaging	Users wanting translation and built-in safety features
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	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Opera 1/4 · Yandex Browser 1/4
Chromium-based	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Built-in tracking protection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Built-in ad blocking	✓	✓
Built-in VPN	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Sync platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Extension store	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Available free on desktop and mobile platforms Supports Opera add-ons and Chrome Web Store extensions Combines sync, tab organization, messengers, and media integrations	Blocks ads and trackers, and checks for malicious pages and downloads. Syncs passwords, bookmarks, tabs, history, extensions and settings across devices. Translates pages, text and images; supports Chrome Web Store extensions.
Cons	Its VPN is limited to browser traffic Built-in tools may add clutter for users wanting a minimal browser Messaging and media integrations may not suit every workflow	Personal use is free, but the license does not cover commercial use. It is not open source. Support channels listed are documentation only.
Our verdict	Opera is a free browser for people who want more than a basic window onto the web, especially users who value built-in messaging, tab organization, and privacy tools. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, and supports… Read the review →	Yandex Browser is a free web browser for desktop and mobile, aimed at people who want translation and safety features alongside everyday browsing. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, and uses the Chromium engine. Its… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Opera — where it wins

  • Available free on desktop and mobile platforms
  • Supports Opera add-ons and Chrome Web Store extensions
  • Combines sync, tab organization, messengers, and media integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Its VPN is limited to browser traffic
  • Built-in tools may add clutter for users wanting a minimal browser
  • Messaging and media integrations may not suit every workflow

• Yandex Browser — where it wins

  • Blocks ads and trackers, and checks for malicious pages and downloads.
  • Syncs passwords, bookmarks, tabs, history, extensions and settings across devices.
  • Translates pages, text and images; supports Chrome Web Store extensions.

  Where it doesn't

  • Personal use is free, but the license does not cover commercial use.
  • It is not open source.
  • Support channels listed are documentation only.

• Opera9.0/10 · Free plan

  Opera combines Chrome extension support with built-in privacy, tab, and messaging tools.

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• Yandex Browser8.8/10 · Free plan

  A Chromium-based browser with sync, translation and built-in blocking across desktop and mobile.

  Visit Yandex BrowserFull verdict →