Opera alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
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. Brave currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Opera alternative for most people
BraveStronger default ad and tracker blocking, with a paid system-wide VPN.
Best Opera alternative for a free option
VivaldiBuilt by Opera's original founders, with more customisation and no ads on the start page.
Best Opera alternative for Windows
Microsoft EdgeChromium browser with sidebar tools and Copilot built in.
Best Opera alternative for Linux
BraveStronger default ad and tracker blocking, with a paid system-wide VPN.
Best Opera alternative for iPhone and Android
BraveStronger default ad and tracker blocking, with a paid system-wide VPN.
Opera alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Opera?
Brave ranks first right now. Stronger default ad and tracker blocking, with a paid system-wide VPN. Vivaldi and Opera GX follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Opera?
Yes. Brave (open source), Vivaldi (free), 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?
Brave, Vivaldi, 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.