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Oura

Free#15 of 23 in AI Browsers

Oura: A free local AI browser for webpage help, without research mode or browser agents. Ranked #15 of 23 in AI Browsers by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for local AI browsing on macOS.

7.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Local AI browsing on macOS
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Browser agent
No
Facts checked
19 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Ask questions about pages, summarize them, and translate them.
- AI Live Mode supports real-time voice conversations.
- Includes smart tabs, full-text history search, and download tracking.
Where it doesn't
- Available only on macOS.
- No research mode for deeper, source-led investigation.
- No browser-agent capability for delegated browsing tasks.

Our verdict on Oura

Oura is a free, open-source desktop browser for macOS with an integrated AI assistant powered by Gemini. It is aimed at people who want help understanding the page they are viewing without leaving the browser: the assistant can answer questions about webpages, summarize them, and translate them. AI Live Mode adds real-time voice conversations, and a voice and Gemini model picker provides options for that interaction. The browser also covers everyday navigation with a command palette, smart tab management, full-text history search, bookmarks, and an integrated download manager. Its local browsing model makes it a fit for people who want this work to remain on their machine.

The browser's breadth is strongest around individual pages and routine navigation. Picture-in-picture video and persistent per-domain zoom add practical controls, while keyboard shortcuts and site permissions round out the browser features. Gemini is the named integration, and the available platform is macOS. Oura's appeal is therefore a focused blend of browser utility and AI assistance rather than a research workspace: page questions, summaries, translation, and voice cover common reading tasks, but research mode and browser-agent capability are not part of its feature set.

Oura is a sensible choice for macOS users who want free, local AI assistance for reading and managing their browsing, especially if voice interaction matters. It is less suited to people seeking structured research workflows or delegated browser actions; those needs depend on the research mode and browser-agent functions Oura does not offer. Its open-source, macOS-only scope is clear, so buyers should weigh the local approach and page-level tools against the narrower AI job before choosing it.

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Oura pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Oura fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Page summaries	Yes
AI research mode	No
Browser agent	No
Supported platforms	macOS
Browser engine	Not verified
Privacy model	Local
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Integrations	1 integrations: Gemini
Pricing	Free plan
Website	oura.dev
Facts checked	19 Sep 2026

Oura integrations

Oura lists 1 integrations on its own site.

Gemini

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