JioSphere vs Opera
JioSphere
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Opera
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| Figure | JioSphere | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $4/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 8.6 (#29) | 9.2 (#5) |
| Spec score · Mobile Browser Software | 8.3 (#10) | 8.7 (#5) |
| Ad blocking | The browser includes an ad blocker, and its Android TV FAQ says Entertainment Mode reduces streaming ads but may not remove every ad. | Opera’s built-in ad blocker can block ads and cryptocurrency-mining scripts. |
| Built-in ad blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India | Oslo, Norway |
| Supported platforms | both | Opera offers downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and Chromebook. |
| Product | JioSphere is a web browser for internet browsing and entertainment services such as news and television programs. | Opera is a web browser with built-in tools for browsing, communication, and AI assistance. |
| Support | The TV FAQ directs users to [email protected] or the app's Rate Us & Feedback option to report issues or share feedback. | 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
JioSphere
JioSphere is a free web browser for internet browsing and entertainment, including news and television programs. It supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, with listed device support also covering Android TV, set-top boxes, JioBook, and automotive infotainment. The browser includes ad blocking, advanced tracking protection, and cross-device sync. Its mobile app has an in-built VPN that can be activated for a few hours or a day; short ads are required depending on the user's choice. On Android TV, Entertainment Mode reduces streaming ads but may not remove all of them, and the TV FAQ describes VPN as a feature to be released soon. JioSphere also offers news, shopping, sports updates, videos, games, and quizzes. Users can personalize the home screen and content feed, change language and browsing mode, add quick links, and pin score cards. The product page offers more than 20 Indian languages, while the TV FAQ specifies 8+ regional languages for its TV browser. Downloads are sorted by file type, and TV users can choose Google, Bing, or Yahoo search.
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.