Opera is making waves again with its latest innovation. Opera launches its AI browser, but you’ll have to pay to try it, with early users getting access for $19.90 per month while everyone else joins a growing waitlist. The new browser, called Neon, is designed to showcase the company’s bold vision for AI-powered browsing.
What Makes Opera Neon Different?
Opera first teased the concept of an “agentic browser” back in May, but details were scarce. With today’s rollout, we now know Neon comes with built-in AI agents tailored to different tasks.
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Tasks: A workspace dedicated to a specific activity.
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Do: An AI agent that handles browsing inside a Task.
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Cards: A feature that lets users save prompt instructions for quick reuse.
This mix of features makes Neon less like a traditional browser and more like a productivity platform powered by AI.
Limited Access, Premium Pricing
For now, Neon isn’t open to everyone. Opera is rolling it out to a limited number of users at a monthly fee of $19.90. If you’re not among the first wave, you’ll need to join the waitlist. The pricing model makes it clear Opera wants to position Neon as a premium product rather than just another free browser.
How Does It Compare To Other AI Browsers?
Opera is far from alone in chasing the AI browsing trend. In July, Perplexity launched its Comet browser, and OpenAI followed soon after with its ChatGPT Agent. Earlier this month, Atlassian entered the space by acquiring The Browser Company.
With so many tech giants entering the race, Neon’s premium model may set it apart—or make it a tough sell against free alternatives.
The Bigger Picture
Opera calls Neon the “next generation AI browser,” but users will ultimately decide if the $19.90 price tag is justified. For now, the launch highlights two things: AI is quickly becoming central to web browsing, and Opera wants to lead that shift—even if it means charging for early access.
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