Vivaldi

A highly customisable Chromium-based browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Vivaldi

Vivaldi is made by an independent Norwegian company founded by former Opera leaders, and it aims to give power users control over nearly everything. Tabs can be stacked, tiled side by side, placed vertically or hidden; toolbars, menus, shortcuts and mouse gestures can be rearranged; and themes can change on a schedule. It also bundles tools other browsers leave to extensions or separate apps: a mail client, calendar, feed reader, notes, a built-in ad and tracker blocker, a translator and a VPN in partnership with Proton. Sync is end-to-end encrypted. The company has said it will not build generative AI into the browser and does not track users for advertising. The sheer number of options can overwhelm newcomers, and the interface, built with web technology, can feel slower than Chrome. Vivaldi is free, with Chromium code open and its own interface code viewable but not under one open licence. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. It suits power users who want one deeply configurable app.

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

What works

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

Why people leave

Many options can overwhelm
Interface can feel slower than plain Chromium
Not fully open source

Top Vivaldi alternatives

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1
Opera
Similar all-in-one approach with a free VPN, but fewer layout options.
66.5
2
Floorp
Firefox-based with workspaces, web panels and deep customisation.
62.6
3
Brave
Faster, simpler Chromium browser with strong ad blocking.
59.6
4
Zen Browser
Firefox-based with vertical tabs, workspaces and split view, in a cleaner design.
57.2
5
Wavebox
Chromium browser organised around work apps and spaces.
55.3

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Vivaldi: common questions

Is Vivaldi free?

Yes, Vivaldi is free to use.

Is Vivaldi open source?

No, Vivaldi is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Floorp, Brave and Zen Browser.

What platforms does Vivaldi run on?

Vivaldi is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Vivaldi?

The highest-ranked Vivaldi alternatives right now are Opera, Floorp and Brave. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Vivaldi facts

4 of 4 verified

Ad and tracker blocking: Built in; Checked Oct 25, 2026vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab); “Download Vivaldi Vivaldi Browser Browse with desktop-style tabs, block ads and trackers, and sync data between devices safely.”
Business model: No tracking, independent; Checked Oct 25, 2026vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab); “No tracking. No investors demanding your data.”
Licence: Not under one open-source licence; Checked Oct 25, 2026help.vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab); “This post is also available in: Vivaldi is not made available under one unified open source license.”
Built-in ad blocker: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026vivaldi.com(opens source in a new tab); “Ad Blocker Skip all those annoying ads that also slow you down.”