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Updated October 14, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

Opera vs Privacy Badger

Opera scores 9.2 and Privacy Badger 9.2 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Opera

Opera

Higher score in this comparison

9.2/10
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Privacy Badger

Privacy Badger

9.2/10
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Where Opera and Privacy Badger differ

Opera vs Privacy Badger
CompareOperaOperaReviewVisitVisitPrivacy BadgerPrivacy BadgerReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives
Free plan limitsFree of charge, ad-supported; free built-in VPN and AI chat includedNo usage limits and no paid tiers; free for all users, funded by donations
PlatformsWindows, MacOS, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOSChrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Brave, Firefox for Android, Edge for Android
Logging policyBuilt-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 historyNo browsing data collected or shared; data is only sent if the user chooses to file a broken site report
JurisdictionNOUS
Price from$8Not confirmed
ProtocolsLightwayNot confirmed
Open sourceNot confirmedYes

Same on both: Free plan (Yes), Privacy tool type (Browser, Ad blocker).

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Key differences

  • Platforms: only Opera offers Windows, MacOS, Linux.
  • Platforms: only Privacy Badger offers Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge.
  • Support channels: only Opera offers Chat.
  • Founded is lower at Opera: 1995 vs 2014.

Our verdict on each

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.

Read the full Opera review

Privacy Badger

Privacy Badger is a browser extension created by the Electronic Frontier Foundation. It algorithmically blocks trackers, receives periodic learning updates from Badger Sett by default, can replace blocked social or media widgets with click-to-activate placeholders and sends the Global Privacy Control signal.

Read the full Privacy Badger review

Score breakdown

Opera vs Privacy Badger
AreaOperaPrivacy Badger
Cost9.0Entry price of $8 sits high among the 131 brands compared on price from, with an ad supported free plan underneath it.9.1Higher
Offer9.19.3Higher
Privacy9.9Higher9.1

Where they rank in our lists

Opera vs Privacy Badger
RankingOperaPrivacy Badger
Privacy tools25 of 28174 of 281
Ad blockers and private DNS13 of 6325 of 63
Private browsers and search engines8 of 5515 of 55

Where each is licensed and available

Opera vs Privacy Badger
CountryOperaPrivacy Badger
HeadquartersNorwayUnited States

Every fact side by side

Opera vs Privacy Badger
FactOperaPrivacy Badger
Pricing modelFreeFree
Legal entityOpera Norway ASElectronic Frontier Foundation
HeadquartersNorwayUnited States
Founded1995Lower2014
Support channelsEmail, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers moreEmail, Help centre, Community

VPN

Opera vs Privacy Badger
FactOperaPrivacy Badger
Monthly price$8Not confirmed
Long-term plan price$4Not confirmed
Devices6Not confirmed
Server countries48Not confirmed
No-logs auditDeloitte 2024Not confirmed
FeaturesNo logs, TravelNot confirmed
Money-back period30 daysNot confirmed
OwnerOpera Norway ASNot confirmed
Longest plan (months)12 monthsNot confirmed

Where each stands against the rest

Opera vs Privacy Badger
FactOperaPrivacy BadgerMedian
Price from$8at the medianNot confirmed$8

Median across 83 listed providers.

Pros and cons

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.

Privacy Badger

Pros

  • Privacy Badger uses an algorithmic tracker-blocking approach.
  • It can replace blocked widgets with click-to-activate placeholders and sends a Global Privacy Control signal.

Cons

  • Periodic tracker-learning updates from Badger Sett are enabled by default.

Who each suits

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.

Privacy Badger

Who it suits

  • Users seeking a browser extension with tracker controls and Global Privacy Control signaling.

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

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.

Does the price change on a longer term?+

VPN Pro is $8 a month, with the long term plan at $4 a month over 12 months. The site monthly figure is €7.89 and the long term figure €3.97, so the long term rate is the stronger deal.

Does Opera log browsing data?+

Both the bundled VPN and VPN Pro are no-log, and Opera says it keeps no record of full browsing history. Usage and ad related data is still gathered, and the free plan is ad supported with no logs and travel listed among its features.

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