Norwegian tech company Opera is making a bold move in the browser market with the launch of Opera Neon, a premium, AI-powered browser designed for users who rely on artificial intelligence in their daily workflows. Priced at $19.90 per month, Neon is positioned as a next-generation tool that goes far beyond traditional browsing and basic AI chat features.
First announced in May, Opera Neon is now available to a limited group of users, with a waitlist open for broader access in the near future. Opera describes Neon as a browser that doesn’t just help users navigate the web, it actively collaborates with them. The browser integrates agentic AI, which means it can perform tasks, generate code, and deliver outcomes directly within the browsing experience.
Key features include:
- Tasks: These serve as AI-powered workspaces where users can compare sources, analyze data, and manage complex projects.
- Cards: A library of reusable AI prompts that eliminates the need to rewrite instructions repeatedly. Users can create their own or use prompts shared by the community.
- Neon Do: A feature that works in tandem with Tasks to autonomously browse the web, verify sources, fill out forms, and gather information.
Opera is positioning Neon as a productivity-focused browser for professionals, researchers, and creators who want more than just AI chat—offering a tool that acts as a digital collaborator.
With free AI-enhanced browsers like Google Chrome integrating tools powered by Gemini, Opera is taking a different route by offering a subscription-based experience. The company is betting that users will pay for deeper integration, more control, and advanced features tailored to real-world tasks.
Opera claims that Neon is designed for people who use AI not just occasionally, but as a core part of their daily workflow. The browser aims to become a central hub for managing projects, automating research, and streamlining digital tasks.
While Opera Neon is currently limited to select users, the company has opened a waitlist for those interested in early access. More spots are expected to become available soon. Whether users will embrace a paid browser in a market dominated by free options remains to be seen, but Opera is clearly betting on a future where AI is not just an add-on, but the foundation of how we interact with the web.
