After several months of testing, Norway-based browser developer Opera has officially launched its AI-powered browser, Neon, to the public. However, users looking to experience its advanced capabilities will need to commit to a monthly subscription of $19.90.

Opera first introduced Neon earlier this year in May, subsequently rolling out early access to a select group of users in October. The browser aims to integrate artificial intelligence seamlessly into the browsing experience, positioning itself among a growing cohort of AI-first browsers.

Unlocking Advanced AI Capabilities

Similar to other innovative AI browsers such as Perplexity's Comet, OpenAI's Atlas, and The Browser Company's Dia, Neon integrates an AI chatbot directly into its interface. This allows users to:

  • Ask questions about web pages for instant answers.
  • Create mini-applications and videos directly within the browser.
  • Automate various tasks.

A standout feature is Neon's ability to leverage your browsing history as context. This means you can ask the AI to retrieve specific details from a YouTube video watched last week or a news article read yesterday, making interactions highly personalized and efficient.

Productivity Tools and Premium AI Models

Beyond basic chat, Neon introduces "Cards" for automating repeatable tasks through prompts. It also boasts a deep research agent capable of providing comprehensive information on any given topic. For organization, the browser includes a new tab management feature called "Tasks," which functions as contained workspaces for AI chats and tabs. This concept draws parallels with traditional tab groups combined with features like Arc Browser's Spaces, each maintaining its own AI context.

Subscribers to Opera Neon gain access to a suite of cutting-edge AI models, including Gemini 3 Pro, GPT-5.1, Veo 3.1, and Nano Banana Pro. The subscription also provides exclusive entry to Opera's Discord community and direct communication channels with its developers.

"Opera Neon is a product for people who like to be the first to the newest AI tech. It's a rapidly evolving project with significant updates released every week. We've been shaping it with our Founders community for a while and are now excited to share the early access to it with a larger audience," said Krystian Kolondra, EVP of browsers at Opera.

The Broader AI Browser Landscape

While Neon offers a premium AI experience, Opera notes that its other popular products, such as Opera One, Opera GX, and Opera Air, continue to provide free AI features, including chat-based assistants. This strategy suggests a tiered approach to AI integration across its browser offerings.

Meanwhile, established browser incumbents are adopting a more cautious pace in rolling out advanced AI features. Google recently detailed security measures for Chrome's agentic features, aiming to protect users from potential vulnerabilities. Similarly, Brave announced it is previewing its agentic features in a nightly build, offering an isolated browsing profile to keep AI usage separate from regular browsing.