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# Apple Safari vs Opera Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Apple Safari** [

4.1/5(290)

](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews#reviews)

**Opera** [

4.2/5(214)

](https://www.g2.com/products/opera/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Apple Safari**
No pricing available

**Opera**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Apple Safari**
\<1 monthFaster

Based on 13 responses

**Opera**
1 month

Based on 7 responses

Return on Investment

**Apple Safari**
Not enough reviews yet

**Opera**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Apple Safari**
$$$$$

**Opera**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Apple Safari**
Not enough reviews yet

**Opera**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Apple Safari**
[
Ease of Use (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1906569&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Accessibility (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2343630&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Compatibility Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1906613&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Extension Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2301089&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Opera**
[
VPN Features (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/opera/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1213985&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ad Blocking (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/opera/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1214457&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Extensions (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/opera/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2402334&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ad Blocking (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/opera/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1214404&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Apple Safari**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0ef656e3330e2a5b8e59939185859257/1password.png "Product Avatar Image")

1Password

](https://www.g2.com/products/1password/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_882eea7f8ae510268640cb5e26a52185/evernote.png "Product Avatar Image")

Evernote

](https://www.g2.com/products/evernote/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_875175039c275eab2eed735a56ad8cee/google-gemini-enterprise.jpeg "Product Avatar Image")

Gemini Enterprise

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-gemini-enterprise/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f0da0c8a17e0fe5fb4427ff52f40e00f/grammarly.png "Product Avatar Image")

Grammarly

](https://www.g2.com/products/grammarly/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/integrations)

**Opera**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e990fe8ed14ebfa2e1aba541661cbfc5/proton-pass-for-business.png "Product Avatar Image")

Proton Pass For Business

](https://www.g2.com/products/proton-pass-for-business/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/opera/integrations)

Screenshots

**Apple Safari**
No screenshot available

**Opera**
 ![Opera screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1300600/Captura-de-pantalla-2023-03-22-110017.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Apple Safari**

8.5

8.5218

**Opera**

8.8

8.8177

Ease of Use

**Apple Safari**

8.8

8.8221

**Opera**

9.0

9.0181

Ease of Setup

**Apple Safari**

9.1

9.169

**Opera**

8.7

8.741

Ease of Admin

**Apple Safari**

8.0

8.039

**Opera**

8.2

8.222

Quality of Support

**Apple Safari**

8.6

8.6159

**Opera**

8.3

8.3142

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Apple Safari**

7.2

7.231

**Opera**

7.9

7.917

Product Direction (% positive)

**Apple Safari**

6.8

6.8218

**Opera**

8.0

8.0167

Features

Browser[Hide 27 FeaturesShow 27 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.8

18

8.1

63

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

7.5

14

8.3(won by 0.8)

58

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

AI Text Summarization

7.5

17

8.2(won by 0.7)

58

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

AI Text-to-Speech

7.4

16

8.0(won by 0.6)

56

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Browser

Natural Language Interaction

8.0(won by 0.3)

5

7.7

5

Autonomous Task Execution

8.3(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

8.3(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

App Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search Engine

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Developer Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search History

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Private Browsing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dark Mode

Not enough data

Not enough data

Address Bar

Not enough data

Not enough data

VPN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tab Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Extension Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tracker Blocking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Privacy Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bookmark Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Apple Safari](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3f596abc7b076efa0a4a7890400ebae5/apple-safari.png "Apple Safari")](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews)

Apple Safari

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

51.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

25.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

23.3%

[![Opera](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8649246bffe579546b2fbf7fc49035e1/opera.png "Opera")](https://www.g2.com/products/opera/reviews)

Opera

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

62.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

21.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

16.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

51.6%

62.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

25.1%

21.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

23.3%

16.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Apple Safari](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3f596abc7b076efa0a4a7890400ebae5/apple-safari.png "Apple Safari")](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews)
Apple Safari

Computer Software

13.8%

Information Technology and Services

9.9%

Marketing and Advertising

5.0%

Education Management

4.6%

Higher Education

4.3%

Other

62.4%

[![Opera](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8649246bffe579546b2fbf7fc49035e1/opera.png "Opera")](https://www.g2.com/products/opera/reviews)
Opera

Information Technology and Services

17.2%

Computer Software

12.4%

Marketing and Advertising

7.2%

Education Management

5.7%

Internet

3.8%

Other

53.6%

FAQs

## Safari vs Opera FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Safari vs Opera?

Opera stands out for its built-in VPN and ad blocking, while Safari is preferred for its integration with the Apple ecosystem and battery efficiency.

| [Safari](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews) | [Opera](https://www.g2.com/products/opera/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.1/5 (290 reviews) | 4.2/5 (214 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 9.1 | 8.7 |
| 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Integration with Apple devices | Built-in VPN and ad blocker |

### How do the pricing models of Safari and Opera compare?

Safari and Opera are rated at parity for value, with no significant difference in reviewer satisfaction on price or cost.

- **Safari:** Reviewers highlight that Safari is free and comes pre-installed on Apple devices, offering strong value for Apple users.
- **Opera:** Reviewers appreciate Opera's free built-in VPN and ad blocker, noting it provides many premium features at no extra cost.

### What are the best alternatives to Safari and Opera?

The top 3 alternatives to Safari and Opera are Chrome Enterprise, Brave, and Firefox.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Safari](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-safari/reviews) | 4.1/5 (290 reviews) | Small-Business | Free for Apple users | Integration with Apple devices |
| [Opera](https://www.g2.com/products/opera/reviews) | 4.2/5 (214 reviews) | Small-Business | Free with built-in VPN | Built-in VPN and ad blocker |
| [Chrome Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-enterprise/reviews) | 4.7/5 (1838 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Performance and reliability |
| [Brave](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews) | 4.6/5 (534 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Privacy and ad blocking |
| [Firefox](https://www.g2.com/products/mozilla-firefox/reviews) | 4.4/5 (509 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Customizability and open-source |

### Which Browser features should I prioritize when comparing Safari and Opera?

Buyers comparing Safari and Opera should prioritize security and privacy, extension and integration support, performance and resource usage, cross-platform compatibility, and user interface customization.

- **Security and Privacy:** Safari (2 all-time mentions for safety/security), Opera (3 all-time mentions for safety/security, 5 for VPN features, 3 for ad blocking)
- **Extension and Integration Support:** Safari (2 all-time mentions for extension issues, 2 for limited extensions), Opera (2 all-time mentions for limited extensions, 1 for extension support)
- **Performance and Resource Usage:** Safari (1 all-time mention for browser efficiency, 1 for resource consumption), Opera (1 for memory usage, 1 for RAM consumption, 3 for fast speed)
- **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Safari (multiple recent reviews cite Apple-only compatibility as a limitation), Opera (recent reviews highlight broad device support)
- **User Interface Customization:** Opera (1 all-time mention for customizability options, recent reviews highlight sidebar and workspace features)

### What are the pros and cons of Safari vs Opera?

Safari's headline strength is Apple ecosystem integration and battery efficiency, while Opera's is its built-in VPN and ad blocker.

- **Safari strengths:** Integration with Apple devices, battery efficiency, fast browsing, clean interface, strong privacy and security (2 all-time mentions for safety/security, 5 for ease of use).
- **Safari trade-offs:** Limited extension support (2 all-time mentions for limited extensions), compatibility issues with some websites (2 all-time mentions), Apple-only platform.
- **Opera strengths:** Built-in VPN (5 all-time mentions), ad blocking (3 all-time mentions), fast speed (3 all-time mentions), feature-rich, customizable interface.
- **Opera trade-offs:** Limited extension ecosystem (2 all-time mentions), occasional compatibility issues (1 all-time mention), higher RAM usage in heavy multitasking, interface can feel crowded for some reviewers.

### Is Safari or Opera better for small businesses?

Safari and Opera both primarily serve small businesses, but Opera is favored for its built-in productivity and privacy features.

- **Safari:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers highlighting ease of use and integration for Apple-centric small businesses.
- **Opera:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers noting Opera's built-in VPN, ad blocker, and productivity tools as valuable for small business workflows.

### Which Browser platform has better integrations?

Safari and Opera are rated at parity for integrations, with no significant reviewer-cited third-party integration advantages for either product.

- **Safari:** Reviewers mention integration with Apple ecosystem tools, but no third-party integrations are cited in recent reviews.
- **Opera:** Reviewers highlight built-in integrations for messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram in the sidebar, but no all-time mention counts are supplied.

### How do Safari and Opera compare on customer support?

Safari and Opera are rated at parity for Quality of Support, with scores of 8.6 and 8.3 respectively, below the materiality threshold.

- **Safari:** Reviewers describe support as accessible through Apple channels, with most reporting satisfactory experiences and some citing minimal need for support due to reliability.
- **Opera:** Reviewers report generally positive support experiences, with several noting prompt responses and helpful documentation, though a few mention occasional delays or less detailed guidance.

### Which is easier to implement, Safari or Opera?

Safari is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a score of 9.1 versus Opera's 8.7, a difference above the materiality threshold.

- **Safari:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as effortless, especially for Apple device users, with no installation required and immediate usability out of the box.
- **Opera:** Reviewers note that Opera is easy to install and configure, with straightforward onboarding, but some mention a learning curve for advanced features and customization.

Alternatives

**Apple Safari Alternatives**

 ![Chrome Enterprise](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d411eb490c30b3a8eb6bf56f537e4d45/chrome-enterprise.png "Chrome Enterprise")

[
Chrome Enterprise
](/products/chrome-enterprise/reviews)

 ![Brave](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ff070b8e11f9059f297f646c38022ee/brave.svg "Brave")

[
Brave
](/products/brave/reviews)

 ![Mozilla Firefox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/60efa3cc81aecc5648c50cc4fbb6f119/mozilla-firefox.svg "Mozilla Firefox")

[
Firefox
](/products/mozilla-firefox/reviews)

 ![Microsoft Edge](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1545072338/microsoft-edge.png "Microsoft Edge")

[
Microsoft Edge
](/products/microsoft-edge/reviews)

**Opera Alternatives**

 ![Chrome Enterprise](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d411eb490c30b3a8eb6bf56f537e4d45/chrome-enterprise.png "Chrome Enterprise")

[
Chrome Enterprise
](/products/chrome-enterprise/reviews)

 ![Brave](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ff070b8e11f9059f297f646c38022ee/brave.svg "Brave")

[
Brave
](/products/brave/reviews)

 ![Mozilla Firefox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/60efa3cc81aecc5648c50cc4fbb6f119/mozilla-firefox.svg "Mozilla Firefox")

[
Firefox
](/products/mozilla-firefox/reviews)

 ![Microsoft Edge](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1545072338/microsoft-edge.png "Microsoft Edge")

[
Microsoft Edge
](/products/microsoft-edge/reviews)

## Apple Safari vs Opera

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Opera easier to use, administer, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with Apple Safari.

- Reviewers felt that Opera meets the needs of their business better than Apple Safari.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Apple Safari is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Opera over Apple Safari.