# Opera GX vs Shift

| Attribute | Opera GX | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 73.1 (26% (low)) | 71.3 (18% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"hybrid":true}` | - |
| description.long | A free web browser optimized for gamers and content consumers, featuring integrated ad blocking, VPN, AI capabilities, game discovery, and extensive customization options for themes, colors, and extensions. | A browser that lets you organize apps and tabs into dedicated spaces for different tasks, with integrated security protections, password management, and AI capabilities. |
| integrations.count | 6 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Messenger"},{"name":"WhatsApp"},{"name":"Telegram"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Bluesky"},{"name":"Apple Music"}]` | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"NO","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"CA","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","summary":"Free to download and use","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.opera.com/gx","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T12:54:11.503Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["5 Spaces","10 apps per Space","Email and chatbot support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"spaces":"5","apps_per_space":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"$199.99/year","features":["Unlimited Spaces","Unlimited apps per Space","Expanded Shift AI usage","Priority customer support with video calling"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":199.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"spaces":"unlimited","apps_per_space":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","features":["Consolidated billing","Central dashboard for management"],"contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier with 5 spaces, or $199.99/year for unlimited spaces and expanded AI features","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://shift.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T22:08:41.681Z","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 |

## Capabilities (Browser Productivity)

| Capability | Opera GX | Shift |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| 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 | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:37:31.219Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*