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Opera GX alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Opera GX: loud design is not for everyone, and no Linux version. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Opera GX, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Opera currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Opera logoOperaFreeNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 466.5
2Brave logoBraveOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 562.6
3Microsoft Edge logoMicrosoft EdgeFreeNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 459.6
4Vivaldi logoVivaldiFreeNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 457.2
5Google Chrome logoGoogle ChromeFreeNoWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 455.3
  1. Opera logo

    1. OperaTop pick

    Best for: People who want a free built-in VPN, ad blocker and AI without extensions

    FreeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Opera GX

    Same features without the gaming theme.

    Pros

    • Free, unlimited browser VPN without an account
    • Built-in ad blocker and sidebar messengers
    • Runs Chrome extensions

    Cons

    • Free VPN covers browser traffic only
    • Start page includes promotions
    • Ownership raises questions for some privacy users
    Visit Opera 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 Opera a good Opera GX alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free VPN
    Built in, unlimited, no account
    Checked Oct 25, 2026opera.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant
    Opera AI, free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026opera.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile features
    Free VPN, ad blocker and AI
    Checked Oct 25, 2026opera.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop platforms
    Windows, Mac, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026opera.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 GX

    Lightweight Chromium browser with strong ad blocking.

    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 GX 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. Microsoft Edge logo

    3. Microsoft Edge

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

    FreeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Opera GX

    Efficiency mode and sleeping tabs reduce resource use on Windows.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Microsoft Edge a good Opera GX 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)
  4. Vivaldi logo

    4. Vivaldi

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

    FreeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Opera GX

    Heavy customisation without the gaming styling.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Vivaldi a good Opera GX 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)
  5. Google Chrome logo

    5. Google Chrome

    Best for: People who use Google services heavily and want the best site compatibility

    FreeWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Opera GX

    Plain Chromium experience with the broadest compatibility.

    Pros

    • Best compatibility, since sites are built and tested for it first
    • Largest extension catalogue
    • Seamless sync across devices with a Google account

    Cons

    • Collects more usage data than privacy-focused browsers
    • Newer extension rules limit some ad blockers
    • Can use a lot of memory with many tabs
    Visit Google Chrome 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 Google Chrome a good Opera GX alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Password manager
    Google Password Manager built in
    Checked Oct 25, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI assistant
    Gemini in Chrome
    Checked Oct 25, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Download page lists
    Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Minimum Windows
    Windows 10 or later
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Opera GX alternative for…

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

Opera logo

Best Opera GX alternative for most people

Opera

Same features without the gaming theme.

Brave logo

Best Opera GX alternative for a free option

Brave

Lightweight Chromium browser with strong ad blocking.

Brave logo

Best Opera GX alternative for open source

Brave

Lightweight Chromium browser with strong ad blocking.

Microsoft Edge logo

Best Opera GX alternative for Mac

Microsoft Edge

Efficiency mode and sleeping tabs reduce resource use on Windows.

Vivaldi logo

Best Opera GX alternative for Windows

Vivaldi

Heavy customisation without the gaming styling.

Google Chrome logo

Best Opera GX alternative for Linux

Google Chrome

Plain Chromium experience with the broadest compatibility.

Opera logo

Best Opera GX alternative for iPhone and Android

Opera

Same features without the gaming theme.

Opera GX alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Opera GX?

Opera ranks first right now. Same features without the gaming theme. Brave and Microsoft Edge follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Opera GX?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Opera GX?

Yes: Brave.

Which Opera GX alternatives work on Linux?

Opera, Brave, Microsoft Edge, Vivaldi and Google Chrome run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Opera GX?

The complaints we hear most: loud design is not for everyone; no Linux version; promotional content in GX Corner.

How is this list ranked?

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