Opera vs Via Browser
Opera
opera.comVia Browser
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| Figure | Opera | Via Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 0 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 9.2 (#5) | 7.4 (#128) |
| Spec score · Mobile Browser Software | 8.7 (#5) | 7.0 (#28) |
| Built-in ad blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway | Shanghai, China |
| Intended audience | Opera describes its browsers as products for people seeking a fast, customizable browsing experience across devices. | The Google Play listing describes Via as a lightweight browser aimed at users who prefer a minimal experience and customization. |
| Platforms | Opera offers downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and Chromebook. | The official site links to Android, Google Play, and the App Store. |
| Privacy controls | Opera lets users clear browsing data on exit, including history, cookies, passwords, and autofill data. | The privacy policy says device permissions are not enabled by default and are requested when needed. |
| Product | Opera is a web browser with built-in tools for browsing, communication, and AI assistance. | Via describes itself as a fast, simple, and secure browser. |
| Support | Opera directs users to its Help Center, community forums, and bug report wizard for assistance and issue reports. | The official site lists [email protected] as its contact address. |
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
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.
Via Browser
Via Browser has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.