Opera is asking users to subscribe to its AI-driven browser Neon for $20 per month

Opera Launches Neon: An AI-Driven Browser Now Open to All

After several months of trials, Opera, the Norwegian browser developer, has officially released its AI-centric browser, Neon, to the general public. However, access comes with a monthly fee of $19.90.

Neon was first introduced by Opera in May of this year and became available to a select group of early users in October.

AI Integration and Unique Features

Much like other AI-focused browsers such as Comet by Perplexity, Atlas by OpenAI, and Dia from The Browser Company, Neon incorporates an AI chatbot directly into its user interface. This assistant can answer questions about web pages, help you generate mini applications and videos, and perform various tasks on your behalf. By leveraging your browsing history, Neon can, for example, retrieve information from a YouTube video you watched last week or revisit an article you read recently.

Users can also create customizable “Cards” to automate recurring tasks using prompts. Neon features a powerful research agent capable of delivering in-depth information on any subject. Additionally, the browser introduces a new way to organize tabs called Tasks—dedicated workspaces that combine AI conversations and open tabs. This system is reminiscent of Tab Groups and Arc Browser’s Spaces, each providing its own AI context.

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Subscription Benefits

Beyond its AI capabilities, a Neon subscription grants users access to advanced models such as Gemini 3 Pro, GPT-5.1, Veo 3.1, and Nano Banana Pro. Subscribers are also invited to join Opera’s Discord community and can communicate directly with the development team.

“Opera Neon is designed for those eager to experience the latest in AI technology. The project is evolving quickly, with major updates rolling out weekly. After refining it with our Founders community, we’re thrilled to extend early access to a wider audience,” said Krystian Kolondra, Opera’s EVP of browsers.

Other Opera Products and Industry Trends

Opera highlighted that its other offerings, including Opera One, Opera GX, and Opera Air, also provide complimentary AI features, such as a chat-based assistant.

Meanwhile, established browser companies are proceeding more cautiously with AI integration. For instance, Google recently outlined its efforts to safeguard users from potential security risks associated with agentic features. Similarly, Brave announced it is testing agentic capabilities in its nightly builds, offering a separate browsing profile for AI-related activities to keep them distinct from regular browsing.