# Opera GX vs Shift

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Opera GX

| Attribute | Opera GX | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 64.9 (39% (low)) | 52.6 (39% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A free web browser that includes a native ad blocker, virtual private network, AI chat features, split-screen browsing, workspace organization, file sharing, and integrations with popular communication and productivity apps. It is indexed under Browser Productivity.","source":"https://www.opera.com/gx","question":"What is Opera GX?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Opera GX offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.opera.com/gx","question":"Is Opera GX free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Opera GX supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.opera.com/gx","question":"What platforms does Opera GX support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Not fully, on what we have confirmed. Opera GX is offered as hybrid, and a hybrid deployment usually means some components can run on your own infrastructure while the rest stays vendor-hosted. We have not confirmed a completely self-hosted option, so check with the vendor if that is a requirement.","source":"https://www.opera.com/gx","question":"Can Opera GX be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 12 integrations for Opera GX, including Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Bluesky, Apple Music, Discord and X, plus 4 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.opera.com/gx","question":"What does Opera GX integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Opera GX. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Opera GX not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.opera.com/legal/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Opera GX have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Opera GX is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Norway.","source":"https://www.opera.com/gx","question":"Where is Opera GX available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Shift is a privacy-focused Chromium-based browser where users create separate spaces to organize work, hobbies, and projects, integrate their favorite apps, and access built-in AI tools. It is indexed under Browser Productivity.","source":"https://shift.com/pricing/","question":"What is Shift?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Shift offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $199.99 per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://shift.com/pricing/","question":"Is Shift free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Shift supports Windows and macOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://shift.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Shift support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Shift, including Chrome Extensions, LM Studio, Cloudflare, Google Web Risk and Avira. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://shift.com/pricing/","question":"What does Shift integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Shift. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Shift not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://shift.com/security/","question":"What security certifications does Shift have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Shift is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://shift.com/pricing/","question":"Where is Shift available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"hybrid":true}` | - |
| description.long | Opera is a free web browser that integrates generative AI features including page summarization, image generation, translation, and multi-tab analysis. Users can access AI assistance without login or subscription to analyze content, compare pages, and generate creative materials. | A Chromium-based desktop browser that lets users create separate workspaces (Spaces) for different roles and integrate multiple apps with built-in AI features. Automatically manages logins across integrated apps and includes native security protections. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"freemium_subscription","vertical_tab_sidebar_layout":true,"generative_ai_llm_page_summarization":true,"native_ad_and_tracker_blocking_engine":true,"split_screen_web_panels_in_single_window":true,"collaborative_shared_workspaces_and_folders":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"freemium_subscription","deployment_model":"chromium_fork","chrome_extension_webstore_compatibility":true}` |
| integrations.count | 11 | 7 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Messenger"},{"name":"WhatsApp"},{"name":"Telegram"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Bluesky"},{"name":"Apple Music"},{"name":"Discord","category":"chat"},{"name":"Facebook Messenger","category":"chat"},{"name":"X","category":"social"},{"name":"Instagram","category":"social"},{"name":"YouTube","category":"video"},{"name":"Deezer","category":"music"},{"name":"Google Services"},{"name":"OpenAI","category":"ai"},{"name":"Google","category":"ai"}]` | `[{"name":"Chrome Extensions","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"LM Studio","native":false,"category":"ai"},{"name":"Cloudflare","native":false,"category":"infrastructure"},{"name":"Google Web Risk","native":false,"category":"security"},{"name":"Avira","native":false,"category":"security"},{"name":"ProofHub","category":"project management"},{"name":"Asana","category":"project management"},{"name":"Sentry","category":"monitoring"},{"name":"Toggl","category":"time tracking"},{"name":"RescueTime","category":"time tracking"},{"name":"XMind","category":"mind mapping"},{"name":"Miro","category":"collaboration"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"NO","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"web":true,"windows":true}` | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.opera.com/gx","retrievedAt":"2026-09-29T14:56:15.684Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["5 Spaces","10 apps per Space","Browser Builder and templates","Limited Shift AI usage","Carbon-neutral browsing"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"perpetual","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"spaces":"5","apps_per_space":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"$199.99/year","features":["Everything in Free","Unlimited Spaces","Unlimited apps per Space","Expanded Shift AI usage","Priority customer support (video calling)"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":199.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"Contact sales","features":["Consolidated billing","Central dashboard for management"],"contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free forever or $199.99/year for Advanced","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://shift.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-24T12:36:42.977Z","startingPrice":{"amount":199.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | free | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":199.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.opera.com/legal/privacy | https://shift.com/security/ |

## Capabilities (Browser Productivity)

| Capability | Opera GX | Shift |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | Chromium fork |
| Chrome extension webstore compatibility | - | ✓ |
| Vertical tab sidebar layout | ✓ | - |
| Split screen web panels in single window | ✓ | - |
| Multi account cookie isolation containers | - | - |
| Cmd k command palette global search | - | - |
| Native ad and tracker blocking engine | ✓ | - |
| Collaborative shared workspaces and folders | ✓ | - |
| Memory suspension inactive tab freezing | - | - |
| Generative AI LLM page summarization | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Freemium subscription | Freemium subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:48:37.644Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*