Web browsers
Alternatives to Opera
Opera is a Chromium browser that combines browsing with built-in communication, music, privacy and AI tools. Tab Islands organize related tabs, while the sidebar connects services such as WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, Messenger, Telegram, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music and Deezer. Opera AI can use open-tab context, generate images, summarize PDFs, and translate or summarize YouTube videos; ChatGPT and Gemini are available from the sidebar without sign-up. The browser also includes ad and cryptocurrency-mining-script blocking, cross-device sync, and a free VPN with no data cap and three general locations. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows and the web.
- 01
Brave Browser Brave suits people seeking a free browser with built-in ad and tracking blocking across mobile and desktop platforms.
From $2.50/mo Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS9.5 Visit Specs - 02
AVG Secure Browser It suits people seeking a browser with built-in privacy and web protection tools across Windows, macOS, or Android.
From $3.33/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Android9.4 Visit Specs - 03
Waterfox Waterfox suits people seeking a free browser with configurable blocking, private-tab isolation and encrypted DNS.
From $5/mo Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · Android9.3 Visit Specs - 04
DuckDuckGo Browser It suits people looking for a browser with tracker and ad blocking, cookie controls, and a built-in password manager.
From $8.33/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android9.3 Visit Specs - 05 360 Secure Browser
The free browser suits people looking for browsing across desktop and mobile platforms with built-in AI, password, and security tools.
From 4.83 CNY/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS9.2 Visit Specs - 06
Kameleo Kameleo suits people automating browser workflows, scraping websites, or managing multiple accounts.
From €3.75/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux9.2 Visit Specs - 07
Google Chrome Chrome suits people who want a browser with extensions, cross-device access, tab organization, and built-in security and privacy tools.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux9.1 Visit Specs - 08
Microsoft Edge Edge suits people looking for a free browser across desktop and mobile platforms, with extension support and built-in tracking protection.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux9.1 Visit Specs - 09
Tor Browser Tor Browser suits people who want to route browser traffic through Tor or access onion services.
Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · Android9.1 Visit Specs - 10
Mozilla Firefox Firefox may suit readers who want a free, open-source browser with tracking protection, ad blocking, and cross-device sync.
Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux9.0 Visit Specs - 11
Maxthon Maxthon may suit people looking for a free browser with synced notes, password management, reading tools and split-screen browsing.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS9.0 Visit Specs - 12
Avast Secure Browser From $3.33/mo Free plan Web · Browser extension8.9 Visit Specs - 13
Dia Dia may suit macOS users who want browser profiles, tab organization, and optional AI assistance.
From $20/mo Free plan macOS8.9 Visit Specs - 14 T-Browser From $4.99/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Browser extension8.9 Visit Specs
- 15 BrowserOS
BrowserOS suits people who want browser tasks handled through natural-language instructions, or developers who want an MCP server connection to coding assistants.
Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · API8.9 Visit Specs - 16
Vivaldi Vivaldi suits people who want customizable tab organization and built-in mail, calendar, notes, and feed tools.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS8.8 Visit Specs - 17
Samsung Internet It suits people using Android and Windows devices who want browser syncing, customization, privacy controls, and optional Galaxy AI features.
Free plan Windows · Android · Browser extension8.8 Visit Specs - 18
Ulaa Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS8.8 Visit Specs - 19 Nstbrowser
It suits individuals and teams managing multiple browser profiles or automating scraping workflows.
From $29.90/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.8 Visit Specs - 20 RoxyBrowser From $0.03/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · API8.8 Visit Specs
- 21
Mullvad Browser Mullvad Browser suits people looking for a free browser with tracker blocking and fingerprinting protection.
Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux8.7 Visit Specs - 22
Comet Comet may suit people who want an assistant available while browsing and use multiple devices.
Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android8.7 Visit Specs - 23
UC Browser UC Browser suits Android, iOS and macOS users seeking ad blocking, media playback and downloads.
Free plan macOS · iOS · Android8.7 Visit Specs - 24 Stealth Browse From $5.83/mo Free plan Windows · iOS · Android · Browser extension8.7 Visit Specs
- 25 Temple Browser
Temple may suit users who want built-in ad and tracker blocking, per-tab VPN or Tor routing, and device sync without an account.
Free plan Windows · Android · Browser extension8.7 Visit Specs - 26
Sleipnir Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android8.7 Visit Specs - 27
Safari Safari suits people using Apple devices who want synchronized browsing, privacy controls, extensions, and web apps.
Free plan macOS · iOS · Browser extension8.6 Visit Specs - 28
JioSphere JioSphere suits people looking for a free browser across mobile, desktop, and web, with entertainment content and cross-device sync.
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.6 Visit Specs - 29
Ecosia Browser Ecosia Browser suits people who want Ecosia search, ad blocking and cross-device sync in a free browser.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS8.6 Visit Specs - 30
NAVER Whale Whale suits people who want a free browser with ad blocking, translation, capture tools, extensions, and cross-device sync.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS8.6 Visit Specs
Choosing instead of Opera
Readers may switch because Opera’s free VPN is limited to three general locations, while VPN Pro is paid, starting at $4 per month when billed annually. Alternatives vary in tracking protection, browser engine, extension support, tab controls, resource tools, sync and platform coverage. Consider whether you need Opera’s AI, sidebar integrations or Tab Islands, or instead prefer an open-source browser, advanced tracker blocking, Chrome-compatible extensions, or a browser focused on entertainment. Pricing also matters: several alternatives are free, while some add paid plans.