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Information updated Nov 10, 2026

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Opera Neon Review

Opera's agentic AI browser that carries out web tasks, sold by subscription

Editorial Team6.6/10Write the first review

By Official AppDuo editorial team · Updated

  • macOS
  • Windows
Paid · $19.90/mo
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Our verdict

Opera Neon suits early adopters who want a browser that does work such as research, document drafting or repeated tasks. The trade-offs are a $19.90 monthly price that is high next to Opera's free browsers, and no mobile version yet.

Best for: AI power users who want a browser with an agent, Cards (reusable prompts) and Tasks (self-contained workspaces)

Skip it if: People who only want a free AI assistant; TechCrunch notes Opera One, GX and Air already include free AI features

Pros

  • Neon Do agent that performs tasks for you, plus deep research, Tasks and Cards
  • Model-agnostic: the FAQ lists Gemini, GPT, Claude, Grok, DeepSeek and Qwen, plus creative models such as Veo 3.1
  • Connects to external tools via MCP and CLI; since 31 March 2026 an MCP Connector links Claude, ChatGPT and other MCP-compatible clients

Cons

  • $19.90 per month with no free tier or trial on the pages reviewed
  • macOS and Windows only; a mobile version is only planned per the FAQ
All pros and cons · Who is it for?

Pros

  • Opera states credentials, passwords, cards and cookies are never sent to its AI engine and user data is not used to train AI
  • Built-in ad blocker and free VPN with no extra setup

Cons

  • Data is kept on Opera's servers for 365 days and page content goes to Opera's and OpenAI's servers
  • No public user ratings were found on app stores or review sites

Best for

  • People who want external AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT to work inside the browser through MCP

Skip it if

  • Linux, Android or iOS users, since it currently runs only on macOS and Windows

Problems it solves

Experience & key features

What Opera Neon is

Opera Neon is Opera's agentic AI browser, with the tagline "This browser is built to act." Opera announced it on 28 May 2025, began sending invites to select users on 30 September 2025 and opened it to anyone who subscribes on 11 December 2025. According to Wikipedia, Neon uses the Blink engine like Opera's other browsers. Opera positions it for AI power users.

Key features

According to TechCrunch, Neon has an AI chat panel, Neon Do (an agent that completes tasks, such as summarizing a blog post and sharing it to a Slack channel), Cards (reusable prompts that can be chained) and Tasks (workspaces grouping chats and tabs with their own AI context). Opera added its Deep Research Agent, ODRA, on 20 October 2025. The official site also lists tool connections through MCP and CLI, a built-in ad blocker and a free VPN.

Price and platforms

The official site lists $19.90 per month, which activates agentic functionality and top LLMs, and a free Opera Account is also needed. TechCrunch reports the subscription also includes Opera's Discord community and direct access to developers. The FAQ says Neon is available for macOS and Windows, with a mobile version planned, and that the interface comes in about 40 languages. The pages reviewed list no free tier or trial, and no store user ratings were found.

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Versus alternatives

TechCrunch places Neon among AI-first browsers such as Perplexity's Comet, OpenAI's Atlas and Dia. Neon charges a flat monthly fee, while Opera's own Opera One, GX and Air include free AI assistant features. Neon fits people who want an agent and multiple models; those who only need an assistant to answer questions can use a free browser.

Screenshots

Opera Neon window with its chat panel, from the official site
Opera Neon window with its chat panel, from the official site
Free VPN and ad/tracker blocking panels, from the official site
Free VPN and ad/tracker blocking panels, from the official site

Plans & pricing

Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026

Opera Neon

Personal

$19.90/mo

Monthly subscription that activates agentic functionality and top LLMs. Requires a free Opera Account. The official pages state no specific usage limits.

Free plan limits
Neon is a paid product that requires a subscription. The official pages list no free tier or trial.
Free trial
No free trial
Cancellation & refunds

The Opera Neon FAQ does not cover refunds or cancellation; check Opera's terms of service.

Privacy

According to the FAQ, login credentials, passwords, payment details and cookies stay on the device "as much as possible" and are never sent to Opera's AI engine. Neon Do avoids screenshots of tabs where it can and reads page structure instead, and only webpage content is sent to Opera's and OpenAI's servers. Opera says it does not train AI models on user data. Data on Opera's servers is retained for 365 days, and deleting the Opera Account deletes associated Neon data. Some features still use context: Local Research uses Google Search results based on location and preferences, Neon's memory can learn habits such as shopping or travel preferences, and Neon Chat can see open pages. These are vendor claims; no independent audit was reviewed.

Official pricing page

Opera Neon alternatives

Dia logo6.7/10

Dia

AI browser that chats with your open tabs, from the makers of Arc

Freemium
Perplexity Comet logo6.6/10

Perplexity Comet

Perplexity's Chromium-based browser with an AI assistant that can act on web pages

Freemium

Frequently asked questions

How much does Opera Neon cost?

The official site lists $19.90 per month, and a free Opera Account is required.

Which platforms does Opera Neon support?

Per the FAQ, macOS and Windows today, with a mobile version planned.

What is Neon Do?

Neon's agent, which performs web tasks for you. The FAQ says it avoids screenshots as much as possible, reading page structure (the DOM tree and layout) instead, and picks the model for each task itself.

Is my data used to train AI?

Opera says it never trains AI models on user data. Data on Opera's servers is retained for 365 days, after which dormant chats and workflows are deleted.

Review evidence & sources7

Scores

Ease of use
6.8
Why this score

A familiar browser base, but Tasks, Cards and Neon Do add concepts to learn; there are no user ratings to cross-check.

Features
7.7
Why this score

An agent, deep research, multiple models, MCP and browser basics like ad blocking and VPN. Publicly available only since 11 December 2025, so still young.

Value for money
5.8
Why this score

$19.90/month while Opera's other browsers include free AI assistants; no trial and no stated usage limits.

Performance
6.5
Why this score

No independent testing or user feedback on agent reliability or accuracy was found, so the score is conservative.

Support
6.0
Why this score

An FAQ page and, per TechCrunch, a Discord community and direct access to developers for subscribers; email or chat support was not verified.

Privacy & security
6.8
Why this score

Opera states sensitive data stays on-device "as much as possible" and never reaches its AI engine, with no AI training, but page content still goes to Opera's and OpenAI's servers, data is retained 365 days and no independent audit was reviewed.

Sources

Specs & compatibility
Developer
Opera
Headquarters
Norway
Launched
2025
Category
Utilities

Capabilities

  • AI features
  • Integrations
  • Public API

Platforms

  • macOS
  • Windows

Interface languages

  • English

Integrations

  • MCP
  • Opera Browser CLI
  • Google Connectors
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Slack

Support

  • Help center
  • Community forum

Change history

  1. Feature.Launched MCP Connector, letting external AI clients such as Claude and ChatGPT connect to and act inside the browser.
  2. Price.Opened Neon to the public by subscription; TechCrunch reported $19.90 per month.
  3. Feature.Added the Opera Deep Research Agent (ODRA) to Neon.
Full change history (5)
  1. Launch.After a closed preview, Opera began sending Neon invites to select users, per TechCrunch.
  2. Launch.Opera announced Opera Neon, its first agentic AI browser.
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