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Vivaldi alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Vivaldi: many options can overwhelm, and interface can feel slower than plain Chromium. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Vivaldi, 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
2Floorp logoFloorpOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 462.6
3Brave logoBraveOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 559.6
4Zen Browser logoZen BrowserOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 457.2
5Wavebox logoWaveboxFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux4 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 Vivaldi

    Similar all-in-one approach with a free VPN, but fewer layout options.

    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 Vivaldi 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. Floorp logo

    2. Floorp

    Best for: Firefox users who want workspaces, web panels and deep interface customisation

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vivaldi

    Firefox-based with workspaces, web panels and deep customisation.

    Pros

    • Workspaces, split view and web panels built in
    • Deep interface customisation
    • Keeps Firefox extension support

    Cons

    • Smaller project than Firefox
    • No stable mobile app yet
    • Many options to learn
    Visit Floorp 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 Floorp a good Vivaldi alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Based on
    Firefox
    Checked Oct 25, 2026floorp.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Key features
    Workspaces, split view, web panels
    Checked Oct 25, 2026floorp.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026floorp.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Brave logo

    3. Brave

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

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vivaldi

    Faster, simpler 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 ×0.377
    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 Brave a good Vivaldi 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)
  4. Zen Browser logo

    4. Zen Browser

    Best for: Arc fans who want a similar sidebar layout on Firefox, without AI

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vivaldi

    Firefox-based with vertical tabs, workspaces and split view, in a cleaner design.

    Pros

    • Workspaces, split view and compact mode built in
    • Firefox engine with full uBlock Origin support
    • Free and open source on all desktop platforms

    Cons

    • No mobile app
    • Smaller team, so updates can lag Firefox
    • Some rough edges in newer features
    Visit Zen Browser 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 Zen Browser a good Vivaldi alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zen-browser.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS, Windows, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zen-browser.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Key features
    Workspaces, Compact Mode, Glance, Split View
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zen-browser.app(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Wavebox logo

    5. Wavebox

    Best for: People juggling many web apps and accounts who want them organised by project

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Vivaldi

    Chromium browser organised around work apps and spaces.

    Pros

    • Multiple accounts of the same app side by side
    • Unified notifications across web apps
    • Runs Chrome extensions

    Cons

    • Free plan is quite limited
    • Setup takes time to get right
    • Subscription needed for sync
    Visit Wavebox 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 Wavebox a good Vivaldi alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free trial
    7 days of Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wavebox.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wavebox.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $8.33/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wavebox.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Teams price
    $12.50 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wavebox.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Vivaldi alternative for…

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

Opera logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for most people

Opera

Similar all-in-one approach with a free VPN, but fewer layout options.

Floorp logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for a free option

Floorp

Firefox-based with workspaces, web panels and deep customisation.

Wavebox logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Wavebox

Chromium browser organised around work apps and spaces.

Brave logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for open source

Brave

Faster, simpler Chromium browser with strong ad blocking.

Zen Browser logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for Mac

Zen Browser

Firefox-based with vertical tabs, workspaces and split view, in a cleaner design.

Opera logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for Windows

Opera

Similar all-in-one approach with a free VPN, but fewer layout options.

Opera logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for Linux

Opera

Similar all-in-one approach with a free VPN, but fewer layout options.

Opera logo

Best Vivaldi alternative for iPhone and Android

Opera

Similar all-in-one approach with a free VPN, but fewer layout options.

Vivaldi alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Vivaldi?

Opera ranks first right now. Similar all-in-one approach with a free VPN, but fewer layout options. Floorp and Brave follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Vivaldi?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Vivaldi?

Yes: Floorp, Brave and Zen Browser.

Which Vivaldi alternatives work on Linux?

Opera, Floorp, Brave, Zen Browser and Wavebox run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Vivaldi?

The complaints we hear most: many options can overwhelm; interface can feel slower than plain Chromium; not fully open source.

How is this list ranked?

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