Pick Vivaldi if
You want tabs on any side, tab stacks, tiling and a setting for nearly everything.
The catch. The number of options takes time to learn, and its interface is not open source.
Vivaldi vs Opera
Vivaldi is best for customising everything. Opera is best for built-in extras like a free VPN.
Pick Opera if
You want an ad blocker, a free browser VPN and Tab Islands without installing anything.
The catch. It comes with a lot of bundled features and AI, and it is not open source.
Vivaldi vs Opera, feature by feature
| Vivaldi | Opera | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Chromium | Chromium |
| Vertical tabs | Yes, tabs on any side | Yes, since 2026 |
| Sites on screen at once | Several, with Tab Tiling | Up to four, in Split View |
| Separate workspaces | Workspaces and profiles | Workspaces and Tab Islands |
| Ad and tracker blocking | Built in, ads and trackers | Built in, ads and trackers |
| Extensions | Chrome Web Store | Opera add-ons and Chrome Web Store |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android | macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android |
| Open source | Partly — the interface is closed | No |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Development | Active | Active |
Questions
Is Vivaldi better than Opera?
Neither wins everywhere. Vivaldi is best for customising everything; Opera is best for built-in extras like a free VPN. Pick Vivaldi if you want tabs on any side, tab stacks, tiling and a setting for nearly everything. Pick Opera if you want an ad blocker, a free browser VPN and Tab Islands without installing anything.
Do Vivaldi and Opera block ads?
They block the same way: built in, ads and trackers.
Which extensions do Vivaldi and Opera run?
Vivaldi: Chrome Web Store. Opera: Opera add-ons and Chrome Web Store.
Where do Vivaldi and Opera run?
Both run on macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android.
Are Vivaldi and Opera free?
Both are free.