Opera Neon: what it does, what it costs, where it struggles
A paid AI browser from Opera with agents that act on websites, research and make things for you.
- Made by
- Opera
- Kind
- AI browser
- Free to try
- Free browser; agents need the $19.90 Standard plan
- Where
- Windows, Mac
What it does
Neon is a browser for Windows and Mac. The free download includes Opera's ad blocker and free VPN, basic AI chat, and a way to connect your own agents (such as a Claude or ChatGPT session) through its MCP connector and command line.
The Standard subscription adds Neon's own agents that act on the web, deep research, image, video and code making, scheduled tasks, long memory, Google connectors and a choice of models from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.
Main features
- Agents that act on websites (subscription)
- Deep research
- Scheduled tasks
- Long memory
- Connect outside agents via MCP and CLI
- Built-in ad blocker and free VPN
What it costs
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Browser, basic AI chat, MCP/CLI connections; no Neon agents |
| Standard | $19.90/month | Month to month; Neon agents, deep research, scheduled tasks, long memory; price includes applicable taxes |
Who it's for
- People who want a browser that does tasks on websites
- Users who want to plug their existing AI agents into a browser
- Those who want several AI models in one place
Where it struggles
- The agents, research and scheduled tasks need the paid Standard plan (Opera Neon subscription page).
- An Opera account is required before buying.
- Desktop only (Windows and Mac) on the subscription page.
- Opera says that once you subscribe you lose the right to withdraw from the contract.
At a glance
| Opera Neon | |
|---|---|
| What it is | A paid AI browser from Opera with agents that act on websites, research and make things for you. |
| Price | Free: $0; Standard: $19.90/month |
| Free to try | Free browser; agents need the $19.90 Standard plan |
| Does the task itself | yes on Standard, Neon agents act on websites |
| Its own email address | no |
| You can text it | no |
| Its own computer and browser | no runs in the browser on your computer |
| Remembers you | Long memory on the Standard plan |
| Where it lives | Windows, Mac |
Questions people ask
- Is Opera Neon free?
- The browser is free. Its agents and deep research need the Standard plan at $19.90 a month.
- Can I use ChatGPT or Claude with Opera Neon?
- Yes. Neon's MCP connector and command line let you plug in your own agents or sessions.
Checked 2026-11-08 on Opera's own pages: Opera Neon, Subscribe to Opera Neon, Opera Neon (opera.com). Prices change; check the maker's pricing page before you buy.
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