Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Opera vs Vipre Security
Opera
Higher score in this comparison
Vipre Security
What sets them apart
| Compare | OperaReviewVisitVisit | Vipre SecurityReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8Lower | $14.99 |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOSCovers more | Windows, MacOS, Android |
| Logging policy | 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 | VPN browsing activity not tracked, even by VIPRE |
| Jurisdiction | NO | US |
| Privacy tool type | Browser, Ad blockerCovers more | Ad blocker |
| Free plan | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Free plan limits | Free of charge, ad-supported; free built-in VPN and AI chat included | Not confirmed |
| Protocols | Lightway | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at Opera: $8 vs $14.99.
- Platforms: only Opera offers Linux, Chromebook, iOS.
- Support channels: only Vipre Security offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at Vipre Security: 1994 vs 1995.
- Pricing model: only Opera offers Free.
- Pricing model: only Vipre Security offers Budget.
- Privacy tool type: only Opera offers Browser.
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.
Vipre Security
Vipre Security ranks 1 among 22 brands on renewal price, the number most households meet a year later. It suits US households that want antivirus and a VPN in one subscription across Windows, macOS and Android, and a 30 day trial takes the risk out of the first decision.
Score breakdown
| Area | Opera | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Entry price of $8 sits high among the 131 brands compared on price from, with an ad supported free plan underneath it. | 9.4HigherEntry of $14.99 is under the €49.95 site median, and the family tier is $39.99. |
| Offer | 9.1Higher | 8.8 |
| Privacy | 9.9Higher | 9.4 |
Which one suits you
Pick Opera if offer, privacy, price from, platforms, and privacy tool type matter most.
Pick Vipre Security if cost matter most.
The bill, worked out
A year on the entry plan
Opera
$96
12 × $8
Vipre Security
$179.88
12 × $14.99
Opera costs $83.88 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
What we checked
Opera
- opera.com: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Vipre Security
- vipre.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Opera | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy tools | 25 of 281 | 26 of 281 |
| Ad blockers and private DNS | 13 of 63 | 14 of 63 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Opera | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Budget |
| Legal entity | Opera Norway AS | VIPRE Security Group, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Norway | United States |
| Founded | 1995 | 1994Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
VPN
| Fact | Opera | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $8 | Not confirmed |
| Long-term plan price | $4 | Not confirmed |
| Devices | 6Higher | 1 to 5 |
| Server countries | 48 | Not confirmed |
| No-logs audit | Deloitte 2024 | Not confirmed |
| Features | No logs, Travel | Not confirmed |
| Renewal price | Not confirmed | $38.49 |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Owner | Opera Norway AS | Not confirmed |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 months | Not confirmed |
Identity protection
| Fact | Opera | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Family plan price | Not confirmed | $39.99 |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Opera | Vipre Security | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8at the median | $14.99highest quarter | $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.
Vipre Security
Pros
- Antivirus and vpn arrive in one subscription, so there is no second bill for a private connection.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, putting email, chat and phone in reach alongside written answers.
- A single plan covers 1 to 5, so a person or a couple can share one subscription instead of paying twice.
Cons
- There is no free version, so protection starts with a payment rather than a download.
- Coverage stops at Windows, macOS and Android, so an Apple-only household is left out, unlike Apple Inc. and its iOS, iPadOS and macOS.
- A plan covers 1 to 5, well short of the 50 in the Comodo (Xcitium) offering.
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.
Vipre Security
Who it suits
- US households on Windows, macOS and Android that want one subscription covering protection and vpn.
- People who judge the plan on the second year rather than the discount, since renewal is the bill they keep paying.
- Small households that would rather have a private connection included than buy it separately, with vpn already in the plan.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple-only homes, who should compare Apple Inc. and the iOS, iPadOS and macOS it covers.
- Large device counts, who should look at Comodo (Xcitium) and its 50 against 1 to 5 here.
- Readers comparing prices in Brazil, who should see ESET Brasil at BRL 64.22 in local currency.
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
Vipre Security
Current offer
First period offer
Antivirus Plus annual plan first-year price: Save 61%: $14.99/year first year vs $38.49/year
Annual subscription for 1 Windows device, first year only; 30-day money-back guarantee
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Advanced Security annual plan first-year price: Save 66%: $19.99/year first year vs $60.15/year
Annual subscription for 1 Windows/Mac device, first year only
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Ultimate Security Bundle annual plan first-year price: Save 74%: $39.99/year first year vs $153.99/year
Annual subscription for 5 Windows/Mac devices, first year only; includes unlimited VPN
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
30-day free trial: 30 days free
New users; home antivirus products
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Opera | Vipre Security |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Ireland | No | Yes |
| Mexico | No | Yes |
| Netherlands | No | Yes |
| Norway | No | Yes |
| Sweden | No | Yes |
8 of 10 countries where either is available.
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.
Vipre Security
How much is Vipre Security for the first year?+
The first year is $14.99, listed by VIPRE Security Group, Inc. in US dollars. There is no free version, so the plan is paid from the start rather than trimmed from a free tier. For scale, the median first-year price across the brands compared here is €49.95, and the lowest first year on the site is €10.87.
What does it cost at renewal?+
Renewal is $38.49, well above the $14.99 entry rate, and that gap is the main thing to weigh. On this site Vipre Security ranks 1 on renewal price among 22 brands, while the first year sits at 3 of 36. Low entry, gentler second year.
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