Opera vs Vimb
Opera
opera.comVimb
fanglingsu.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | Opera | Vimb |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 0 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 9.2 (#5) | 7.2 (#140) |
| Ad blocking | Opera’s built-in ad blocker can block ads and cryptocurrency-mining scripts. | Vimb does not provide an ad blocker itself; its how-to page describes using the wyebadblock webextension or host blocking instead. |
| Browser engine | chromium | webkit |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Opera offers downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and Chromebook. | desktop |
| Privacy controls | Opera lets users clear browsing data on exit, including history, cookies, passwords, and autofill data. | The manual documents an incognito option that starts an instance with user data read only, and commands to clear website data such as cookies, caches, and storage. |
| Product | Opera is a web browser with built-in tools for browsing, communication, and AI assistance. | Vimb is a WebKit based browser designed for keyboard driven browsing with Vim like usage. |
| Support | Opera directs users to its Help Center, community forums, and bug report wizard for assistance and issue reports. | The project directs issue reports and feature requests to its GitHub issue tracker or mailing list. |
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.