Vivaldi vs Safari

Vivaldi8.8Visit Safari8.7Visit

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

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

• Vivaldi fits best

  Power users who want extensive customization

• Safari fits best

  Users committed to Apple devices

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Side by side

Feature	Vivaldi 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Safari 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#6 in Web Browsers	#7 in Web Browsers
Best for	Power users who want extensive customization	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
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Vivaldi 2/3 · Safari 1/3
Built-in ad blocking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Cross-device sync	✓	✓
Open source	—	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Both	Both
Browser engine	Chromium	Other
Tracking protection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Extension support	Chrome_store	Own_store
Our review
Pros	Deep tab organization with tiling, stacking, and workspaces End-to-end encrypted synchronization across devices Built-in productivity tools plus Chrome Web Store compatibility	Free on macOS and iOS Privacy tools include tracking prevention and Privacy Report iCloud sync, Keychain, and Handoff connect Apple devices
Cons	No AI features Not fully open source Chromium-based architecture may not suit non-Chromium users	Not available for Windows Limited to macOS and iOS coverage Safari extensions come through its own App Store distribution
Our verdict	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• Vivaldi8.8/10 · Free plan

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

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

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

  Visit AppleFull verdict →