Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Disroot vs Opera
Opera
Disroot
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Disroot vs Opera: the differences
| Compare | DisrootReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | OperaReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan limits | 1GB mailbox, 2GB cloud, 500MB Cryptpad, 64MB attachment limit; free of charge, non-commercial use only | Free of charge, ad-supported; free built-in VPN and AI chat included |
| Platforms | Web, Android | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS |
| Logging policy | Activity logs kept no longer than 48 hours; several services store no log data at all | Built-in free VPN and VPN Pro are no-log; Opera collects usage and ad-related data but states it does not log or store full browsing history |
| Jurisdiction | NL | NO |
| Privacy tool type | Search | Browser, Ad blocker |
| Price from | Not confirmed | $8 |
| Protocols | Not confirmed | Lightway |
| Open source | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free plan (Yes).
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Key differences
- Platforms: only Disroot offers Web.
- Platforms: only Opera offers Windows, MacOS, Linux.
- Founded is lower at Opera: 1995 vs 2015.
- Privacy tool type: only Disroot offers Search.
- Privacy tool type: only Opera offers Browser, Ad blocker.
Our verdict on each
Disroot
Disroot suits people who want a free mailbox on their own domain with 2 of cloud alongside it. The trade-off is that email is encrypted in transit only, while Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption covers the vault, and the free tier is for non-commercial use.
Opera
Opera packs a browser, an ad blocker and a free built-in VPN into a single download, which suits everyday browsing on a budget. VPN Pro costs $8 a month and falls to $4 a month on its 12 month term, and the free plan keeps the VPN included.
Score breakdown
| Area | Disroot | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.0Entry price of $8 sits high among the 131 brands compared on price from, with an ad supported free plan underneath it. |
| Offer | 9.4Higher | 9.1 |
| Privacy | 8.8 | 9.9Higher |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Disroot | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy tools | 66 of 281 | 25 of 281 |
| Private browsers and search engines | 12 of 55 | 8 of 55 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Disroot | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | Stichting Disroot.org | Opera Norway AS |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Norway |
| Founded | 2015 | 1995Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Password managers
| Fact | Disroot | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption | Not confirmed |
| Features | TOTP | Not confirmed |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | No | Not confirmed |
Encrypted storage
| Fact | Disroot | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 2 | Not confirmed |
VPN
| Fact | Disroot | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $8 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $4 |
| Devices | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Server countries | Not confirmed | 48 |
| No-logs audit | Not confirmed | Deloitte 2024 |
| Features | Not confirmed | No logs, Travel |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Opera Norway AS |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 12 months |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Disroot | Opera | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $8at the median | $8 |
Median across 83 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Disroot
Pros
- A free plan that puts a mailbox, cloud storage and Cryptpad into a single account
- Activity logs are cleared after a short window, and several services record nothing at all
- Open source and run by Stichting Disroot.org under NL law
Cons
- Mail is encrypted in transit only, so end-to-end protection is a manual step through the Mailvelope browser extension in webmail
- The free tier tops out at 2 of cloud storage, with set allowances for the mailbox, Cryptpad and attachments, and covers personal, non-commercial use
- Platforms listed are web and android, so iOS and desktop clients sit outside what is supported
Opera
Pros
- The free plan costs nothing, is ad supported, and still carries the built-in VPN and AI chat.
- Both the free VPN and VPN Pro are no-log, and the free browser VPN no-log claim was audited by Deloitte 2024.
- VPN Pro reaches 48 server countries over Lightway, with 6 devices covered.
Cons
- The free plan is ad supported, and Opera collects usage and ad related data, so ads sit in the mix alongside the free VPN.
- VPN Pro covers 6 devices, near the lower end of a site range of 1 to 50.
- The $8 entry price leaves Opera at 73 of 131 brands on price from.
Who each suits
Disroot
Who it suits
- People who want a free personal mailbox on a custom domain
- Readers who like open source software and short log retention
- Anyone who wants the vault's totp codes and encrypted storage beside their mail
Who should look elsewhere
- Business users, since the free plan limits are for non-commercial use
- Apple Hide My Email readers, whose free plan limits exclude the service because it arrives only with a paid storage tier
- addy.io users who just need forwarding, since unlimited standard aliases fit that narrower job
Opera
Who it suits
- People who want a browser with the VPN already inside it and left on at no cost.
- Readers who weigh an audited no-log claim highly, with Deloitte 2024 on record for the free browser VPN.
- Households that want the same tools across Windows, macOS and Linux.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers after an email hiding tool on its own: Apple Hide My Email starts at $0.99.
- Readers who want a data removal subscription instead, where EasyOptOuts starts at $19.99.
Current offers
Opera
Current offer
Free trial
VPN Pro free trial: 7 days
Offered at Opera's discretion; unless cancelled before the trial ends the payment method is charged for the selected subscription period
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Disroot
What does the Disroot free plan include?+
There is a free plan, and it covers more than mail: a mailbox, cloud storage and Cryptpad space in a single account. The cloud portion alone is 2, alongside set allowances for the mailbox, for Cryptpad and for message attachments. Paid tiers sit above this for heavier use.
Is Disroot email encrypted end to end?+
Not by default. Email is secured in transit, and message-level encryption is something you turn on yourself with the Mailvelope browser extension in webmail. The vault is the part that carries Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption, so files stored there are protected without extra setup.
Opera
How much does VPN Pro cost?+
VPN Pro opens at $8, and the monthly rate is $8. The longest term runs 12 months. On price from, Opera sits 73 of 131 brands, so entry price is its weakest cost point.
What does the free plan include?+
The free plan costs nothing and shows ads, and it keeps the built-in VPN along with AI chat. The features listed for the free tier are no logs and travel, and the pricing model is free.
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