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Opera alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Opera: free VPN covers browser traffic only, and start page includes promotions. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Opera, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Vivaldi currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Vivaldi logoVivaldiFreeNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 466.5
2Brave logoBraveOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 562.6
3Opera GX logoOpera GXFreeNoWindows, macOS, iOS +14 of 459.6
4Microsoft Edge logoMicrosoft EdgeFreeNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 457.2
5Firefox logoFirefoxOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 555.3
  1. Vivaldi logo

    1. VivaldiTop pick

    Best for: Power users who want deep customisation and built-in mail, calendar and feeds

    FreeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Opera

    Built by Opera's original founders, with more customisation and no ads on the start page.

    Pros

    • Tab stacking, tiling and vertical tabs built in
    • Mail, calendar, feed reader and ad blocker included
    • Independent company with no ad-tracking business

    Cons

    • Many options can overwhelm
    • Interface can feel slower than plain Chromium
    • Not fully open source
    Visit Vivaldi Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Vivaldi a good Opera alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Ad and tracker blocking
    Built in
    Checked Oct 25, 2026vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business model
    No tracking, independent
    Checked Oct 25, 2026vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    Not under one open-source licence
    Checked Oct 25, 2026help.vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Built-in ad blocker
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Brave logo

    2. Brave

    Best for: People who want Chrome compatibility with ads and trackers blocked by default

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Opera

    Stronger default ad and tracker blocking, with a paid system-wide VPN.

    Pros

    • Strong ad and tracker blocking without extensions
    • Runs Chrome extensions
    • Free AI assistant with no account needed

    Cons

    • Crypto wallet and rewards features feel out of place to many
    • Some Brave services are upsold in the interface
    • Still depends on Google's Chromium engine
    Visit Brave Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Brave a good Opera alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Ad blocking
    Built in (Shields)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Engine
    Chromium
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant
    Leo, free with a premium tier
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop platforms
    Linux, macOS, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brave.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Opera GX logo

    3. Opera GX

    Best for: Gamers and streamers who want to cap browser resource use while playing

    FreeWindows, macOS, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Opera

    Same base with gaming extras and resource limiters.

    Pros

    • Limiters for CPU, RAM and network
    • Twitch and Discord built into the sidebar
    • Extensive theming and mods

    Cons

    • Loud design is not for everyone
    • No Linux version
    • Promotional content in GX Corner
    Visit Opera GX Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Opera GX a good Opera alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Resource limiters
    CPU, RAM and network
    Checked Oct 25, 2026opera.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Discord and Twitch sidebar
    Checked Oct 25, 2026opera.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free VPN
    Built in
    Checked Oct 25, 2026opera.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Game deals
    GX Corner
    Checked Oct 25, 2026opera.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Microsoft Edge logo

    4. Microsoft Edge

    Best for: Windows users and Microsoft 365 organisations that want a managed Chromium browser

    FreeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Opera

    Chromium browser with sidebar tools and Copilot built in.

    Pros

    • Sleeping tabs and efficiency mode save memory and battery
    • Runs Chrome extensions
    • Strong enterprise management and Microsoft 365 integration

    Cons

    • Pushes Bing, shopping and Microsoft services
    • Telemetry on by default
    • Interface can feel cluttered with extra features
    Visit Microsoft Edge Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft Edge a good Opera alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Memory saving
    Sleeping tabs
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant
    Copilot
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop platforms
    Windows, Mac, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile platforms
    Android, iPhone
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Firefox logo

    5. Firefox

    Best for: People who want a mainstream, independent browser with strong privacy and ad-blocker support

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Opera

    Independent engine with a non-profit-owned developer.

    Pros

    • Independent Gecko engine
    • Full support for advanced ad blockers
    • Strong tracking protection by default

    Cons

    • Some sites are tested less and occasionally break
    • Smaller extension catalogue than Chrome
    • No longer supports Windows 8.1 and older
    Visit Firefox Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Firefox a good Opera alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Positioning
    Independent browser
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Extensions
    30,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PDF editing
    Built in
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum Windows
    Windows 10 (8.1 and older need ESR)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026firefox.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Opera alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Vivaldi logo

Best Opera alternative for most people

Vivaldi

Built by Opera's original founders, with more customisation and no ads on the start page.

Brave logo

Best Opera alternative for a free option

Brave

Stronger default ad and tracker blocking, with a paid system-wide VPN.

Firefox logo

Best Opera alternative for open source

Firefox

Independent engine with a non-profit-owned developer.

Opera GX logo

Best Opera alternative for Mac

Opera GX

Same base with gaming extras and resource limiters.

Microsoft Edge logo

Best Opera alternative for Windows

Microsoft Edge

Chromium browser with sidebar tools and Copilot built in.

Vivaldi logo

Best Opera alternative for Linux

Vivaldi

Built by Opera's original founders, with more customisation and no ads on the start page.

Vivaldi logo

Best Opera alternative for iPhone and Android

Vivaldi

Built by Opera's original founders, with more customisation and no ads on the start page.

Opera alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Opera?

Vivaldi ranks first right now. Built by Opera's original founders, with more customisation and no ads on the start page. Brave and Opera GX follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Opera?

Yes. Vivaldi (free), Brave (open source), Opera GX (free) and Microsoft Edge (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Opera?

Yes: Brave and Firefox.

Which Opera alternatives work on Linux?

Vivaldi, Brave, Microsoft Edge and Firefox run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Opera?

The complaints we hear most: free VPN covers browser traffic only; start page includes promotions; ownership raises questions for some privacy users.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Opera, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.