Updated September 2026
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Vivaldi vs Opera
Short answer
Pick Vivaldi for keyboard-first control, being open source and independence from Big Tech. Pick Opera for raw speed and built-in AI.
Both belong to The Chromium empire. Both run on the Blink engine, so pages render the same way in each.
| Vivaldi | Opera | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Blink | Blink |
| License | Partially open source | Proprietary |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS |
| Tracking protection | 2/3 | 1/3 |
| Built-in ad blocking | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| Customization | 3/3 | 2/3 |
| Keyboard control | 2/3 | 0/3 |
| Built-in tools | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Fresh design | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Raw speed | 1/3 | 2/3 |
| Extension ecosystem | 3/3 | 2/3 |
| Cross-device sync | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| Site compatibility | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Low maintenance | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| Open source | 2/3 | 0/3 |
| Independence | 2/3 | 0/3 |
| Built-in AI | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Gaming features | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Dev tooling | 1/3 | 0/3 |
Scores run 0–3; criteria where both score 0 are left out. How we score.
Vivaldi
The power user's toolbox.
Why it shines
- Unmatched tab management (stacks, tiling, sessions)
- Built-in mail client, calendar, RSS reader
- Mouse gestures, quick commands, custom shortcuts
- Built-in ad blocker; no ads or data selling
Worth knowing
- Can feel heavy and busy until tamed
- UI layer is closed-source (engine is open)
Opera
The feature-packed veteran.
Why it shines
- Sidebar apps: WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger
- Free built-in VPN/proxy
- Workspaces and tab islands
- Battery saver mode
Worth knowing
- Owned by a Chinese consortium — a trust question for some
- Lots of built-in promotions and crypto features
- Telemetry on by default
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