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# Brave vs Opera Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Brave** [

4.6/5(532)

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

**Opera** [

4.2/5(214)

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

Pricing

**Brave**
No pricing available

**Opera**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Brave**
2 months

Based on 8 responses

**Opera**
1 monthFaster

Based on 7 responses

Return on Investment

**Brave**
Not enough reviews yet

**Opera**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Brave**
$$$$$

**Opera**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Brave**
Not enough reviews yet

**Opera**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Brave**
[
Ad Blocking (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1185609&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Privacy (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1183314&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ad Complaints (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2133917&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Extensions (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1188257&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Opera**
[
VPN Features (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/opera/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1213985&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Fast Speed (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/opera/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1214141&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

**Brave**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_77d7429c23569c5165fdc429d10c2644/canva.png "Product Avatar Image")

Canva

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

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e369fa2434bfed6434dea757dc661c25/chatgpt.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

ChatGPT

](https://www.g2.com/products/chatgpt/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/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

**Brave**
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

**Brave**

9.4

9.4461

**Opera**

8.8

8.8177

Ease of Use

**Brave**

9.5

9.5463

**Opera**

9.0

9.0181

Ease of Setup

**Brave**

9.4

9.477

**Opera**

8.7

8.741

Ease of Admin

**Brave**

9.2

9.230

**Opera**

8.2

8.222

Quality of Support

**Brave**

8.9

8.9332

**Opera**

8.3

8.3142

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Brave**

9.0

9.028

**Opera**

7.9

7.917

Product Direction (% positive)

**Brave**

9.7

9.7455

**Opera**

8.0

8.0167

Features

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

8.3

72

8.1

63

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

8.6(won by 0.3)

61

8.3

58

AI Text Summarization

8.6(won by 0.4)

59

8.2

58

AI Text-to-Speech

7.7

55

8.0(won by 0.3)

56

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Browser

Natural Language Interaction

8.1(won by 0.4)

12

7.7

5

Autonomous Task Execution

8.7(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

8.0(won by default)

11

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

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9.0

79

Not enough data

Channel Functionality

Display Functionality

9.4(won by default)

67

Not enough data

Platform Interoperability

Close Ecosystem API

8.8(won by default)

38

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Display Advertising

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Campaign Dashboard

9.0(won by default)

44

Not enough data

Campaign Optimization

8.9(won by default)

42

Not enough data

Reach

9.3(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Bulk Editing

8.9(won by default)

43

Not enough data

Batch Uploading

9.2(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Brand Safety

9.5(won by default)

52

Not enough data

Fraud Protection

9.5(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Frequency Capping

9.1(won by default)

43

Not enough data

Budget Pacing

9.1(won by default)

43

Not enough data

Creative Optimization

9.1(won by default)

44

Not enough data

Rich Media Capabilties

9.0(won by default)

45

Not enough data

In-App Ads

8.4(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Mobile Rich Media Capabilities

9.0(won by default)

44

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retargeting Ads

Not enough data

Not enough data

Targeting

Targeting

9.1(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Retargeting

8.8(won by default)

49

Not enough data

Geo-Targeting

8.6(won by default)

49

Not enough data

Contextual Targeting

8.6(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Audience Targeting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

API / Integrations

9.0(won by default)

46

Not enough data

Custom Reports

8.8(won by default)

43

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

8.9(won by default)

51

Not enough data

Performance and Reliability

9.3(won by default)

63

Not enough data

Enterprise Scalability

9.0(won by default)

45

Not enough data

Customization

8.9(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Workflow Capability

8.8(won by default)

48

Not enough data

Internationalization

9.2(won by default)

45

Not enough data

Notifications

9.1(won by default)

60

Not enough data

Budget Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Display Ad Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Display Ad Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Campaign Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dynamic Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross Channel Attribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Heatmaps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

A/B Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavior Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

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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

[![Brave](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ff070b8e11f9059f297f646c38022ee/brave.svg "Brave")](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews)

Brave

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

58.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

28.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

12.6%

[![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.)

58.7%

62.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

28.7%

21.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

12.6%

16.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Brave](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ff070b8e11f9059f297f646c38022ee/brave.svg "Brave")](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews)
Brave

Information Technology and Services

25.9%

Computer Software

14.9%

Marketing and Advertising

6.2%

Computer & Network Security

4.6%

Financial Services

3.9%

Other

44.5%

[![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

## Brave vs Opera FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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

Brave stands out from Opera with a higher G2 rating, stronger reviewer sentiment on privacy and ad blocking, and higher scores for setup and support.

| | [Opera](https://www.g2.com/products/opera/reviews) | [Brave](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.2/5 (214 reviews) | 4.6/5 (534 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Small-Business | Small-Business |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | VPN Features (5 all-time mentions) | Ad Blocking (15 all-time mentions) |

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

Brave is considered the stronger value by reviewers, reflected in higher satisfaction with price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Opera:** Reviewers highlight that Opera is free and offers many built-in features, but some mention limitations in VPN flexibility and occasional performance issues.
- **Brave:** Reviewers consistently praise Brave for being free, privacy-focused, and delivering strong value by blocking ads and trackers without requiring paid add-ons.
- **Switching reasons:** Many reviewers note switching to Brave for its privacy-first approach and built-in ad blocking, reducing the need for extra extensions and improving browsing speed.

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

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

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Opera](https://www.g2.com/products/opera/reviews) | 4.2/5 (214 reviews) | Small-Business | Free, feature-rich, but some limitations in VPN and extension support | VPN Features (5 all-time mentions) |
| [Brave](https://www.g2.com/products/brave/reviews) | 4.6/5 (534 reviews) | Small-Business | Free, privacy-focused, strong ad blocking and value | Ad Blocking (15 all-time mentions) |
| [Chrome Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-enterprise/reviews) | 4.7/5 (1838 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Strong enterprise management and integration |
| [Firefox](https://www.g2.com/products/mozilla-firefox/reviews) | 4.4/5 (509 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Customizability and privacy controls |

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

Buyers comparing Opera and Brave should prioritize privacy and ad blocking, extension compatibility, VPN features, speed and performance, and ease of setup.

- **Privacy and Ad Blocking:** Brave: 15 all-time mentions for ad blocking, 8 for privacy; Opera: 3 for ad blocking, 3 for safety/security.
- **Extension Compatibility:** Brave: 3 all-time mentions for Chrome extension support; Opera: 1 for extension support, but 2 for limited extensions as a trade-off.
- **VPN Features:** Opera: 5 all-time mentions for VPN features; Brave: VPN mentioned in recent reviews but not as a primary differentiator.
- **Speed and Performance:** Brave: 6 all-time mentions for speed; Opera: 3 for fast speed.
- **Ease of Setup:** Brave: 2 all-time mentions for easy setup; Opera: reviewers note straightforward setup but fewer explicit mentions.

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

Brave’s headline strength is privacy and ad blocking, while Opera’s is its built-in VPN and feature-rich environment.

- **Opera strengths:** VPN Features (5 all-time mentions), Ad Blocking (3), Fast Speed (3), Safety/Security (3), Ease of Use (2), Customizability Options (1), Easy Accessibility (1), Extension Support (1), Feature-rich (1), Reliability (1).
- **Opera trade-offs:** Limited Extensions (2), Ad Blocking (1), Ad Complaints (1), Browser Compatibility (1), Compatibility Issues (1), Memory Usage (1), RAM Consumption (1), Reward Issues (1), Search Issues (1), Slow Loading (1).
- **Brave strengths:** Ad Blocking (15 all-time mentions), Privacy (8), Brave Rewards (6), Speed (6), Ease of Use (5), Privacy Focus (4), Safety/Security (4), Tracker Blocking (4), Chrome Extensions (3), Fast Speed (3), Rewards Program (3), Time Efficiency (3), Easy Setup (2), Fast Browsing (2).
- **Brave trade-offs:** Ad Complaints (3), Limited Extensions (3), Slow Performance (3), Ad Issues (2), Feature Issues (2), High RAM Usage (2).

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

Brave is the better fit for small businesses, with higher reviewer satisfaction and a strong small-business segment presence.

- **Opera:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers appreciating its built-in VPN and productivity features but noting some complexity and extension limitations.
- **Brave:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers consistently praising its privacy, ad blocking, and ease of setup, making it highly suitable for small business needs.

### Which Browser platform has better integrations?

Brave and Opera are at parity for integrations, with both supporting Chrome extensions and sidebar integrations, but no third-party integration stands out in reviewer mentions.

- **Opera:** Reviewers mention sidebar integrations for WhatsApp, Messenger, and other social tools, but no all-time integration counts are supplied.
- **Brave:** Reviewers highlight compatibility with Chrome extensions and mention integration with developer tools, but no all-time integration counts are supplied.

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

Brave has a higher Quality of Support score than Opera by 0.6 points, a material difference favoring Brave.

- **Opera:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with several noting positive experiences resolving technical issues.
- **Brave:** Reviewers report strong support experiences, with higher satisfaction and more frequent mentions of helpful resources and prompt assistance.

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

Brave is easier to implement than Opera, with a 0.8-point higher Ease of Setup score and consistently positive reviewer sentiment.

- **Opera:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward, but some mention a learning curve due to the feature-rich interface.
- **Brave:** Reviewers consistently praise the fast, easy setup and immediate privacy protections, with minimal onboarding effort required.

Alternatives

**Brave 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)

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

[
Safari
](/products/apple-safari/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)

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

[
Safari
](/products/apple-safari/reviews)