Bare Browser vs Opera
Bare Browser
barebrowser.org
Opera
opera.comSide by side
| Figure | Bare Browser | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $4/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Mobile Browser Software | 8.4 (#8) | 8.7 (#5) |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 8.1 (#66) | 9.2 (#5) |
| Ad blocking | The full, removable uBlock Origin extension is included, and Bare keeps Manifest V2 available. | Opera’s built-in ad blocker can block ads and cryptocurrency-mining scripts. |
| Browser engine | chromium | chromium |
| Built-in ad blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Extension support | chrome_store | both |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Intended audience | Bare is a general-purpose browser, not specifically designed for children, and provides unrestricted internet access. | Opera describes its browsers as products for people seeking a fast, customizable browsing experience across devices. |
| Supported platforms | mobile | Opera offers downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and Chromebook. |
| Support | Privacy questions or concerns can be sent to [email protected]. | Opera directs users to its Help Center, community forums, and bug report wizard for assistance and issue reports. |
Plans
Opera
- Opera browserFree
- VPN Pro — six months$5 a month
- VPN Pro — one month$8 a month
- VPN Pro — one year$48 a year
In their own words
Bare Browser
Bare Browser has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Opera
Opera is a free web browser for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, with extension support and cross-device sync. Tab Islands group related tabs for collapsing or expanding. Built-in tools include an ad blocker that can also block cryptocurrency-mining scripts, plus a free VPN with no data cap and three general locations. 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, and Opera says its AI tools do not require sign-up. The sidebar also offers WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, Messenger, and Telegram, while Music Player supports Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Deezer. Users can set browsing data—including history, cookies, passwords, and autofill data—to clear on exit. Opera browser costs nothing. VPN Pro is separate: plans cost $4 per month billed $48 yearly, $5 per month billed $30 every six months, or $8 per month billed monthly.