What's the difference between Google Chrome and Opera?

Both compete in Web Browsers. Google Chrome has 7 curated indie alternatives in our directory; Opera has 4.

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Google Chrome vs Opera

Pricing, founders, indie status and curated alternatives compared from our directory — all data points sourced from each tool's public site or press materials.

Google Chrome

Google's market-leading web browser.

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Opera

Long-running Chromium browser with built-in tools.

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At a glance

Pricing: Google Chrome—; Opera—
Pricing model: Google Chrome—; Opera—
Founded: Google Chrome—; Opera—
Location: Google Chrome—; Opera—
Bootstrapped: Google Chrome—; Opera—
Open source: Google Chrome—; Opera—
Category: Google ChromeWeb Browsers; OperaWeb Browsers
Indie alternatives: Google Chrome7; Opera4
Founders: Google Chrome—; Opera—

Key differences

Category
Both compete in Web Browsers.
Indie alternatives
Google Chrome has 7 curated indie alternatives in our directory; Opera has 4.

Differences are derived directly from the data on each tool's page. Empty fields mean we haven't verified a value yet — never that one tool lacks the capability.

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