> /v1/alternatives/opera
Open source alternatives to Opera[006]
Opera is a Chromium-based web browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN, sidebar messengers and workspaces. Below are 6 self-hostable open source alternatives, ranked by GitHub popularity.
Ladybird
Truly independent web browser
★ STARS
63.2k
⑂ FORKS
3.0k
zen-browser
Welcome to a calmer internet
★ STARS
41.9k
⑂ FORKS
1.5k
Brave
Brave browser for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows.
★ STARS
22.5k
⑂ FORKS
3.1k
Helium
Private, fast, and honest web browser
★ STARS
15.5k
⑂ FORKS
370
Flow
A modern, privacy-focused browser with a minimalistic design.
★ STARS
968
⑂ FORKS
56
midori-browser
Midori for Windows, Linux & Mac, web browser focused on lightness and privacy.
★ STARS
298
⑂ FORKS
19
// EDITOR'S TAKE
Brave is the straightforward swap: Chromium underneath, ad and tracker blocking on by default, and a VPN available if you pay for it. zen-browser is closer to what people actually like about Opera, with split views, workspaces and a configurable sidebar, but it is Firefox-based so a handful of sites still misbehave, and Ladybird is an independent engine nowhere near ready for daily use.
// FREQUENTLY ASKED
What is the best open source Opera alternative?
Ladybird is the most popular open source Opera alternative by GitHub stars (63,207 stars). The other 5 options are ranked above.
Are these Opera alternatives self-hostable?
Yes — every project listed here is open source and runs on your own infrastructure. Click into a project to see its license, stars, language, and current health status.
Are they free?
All projects shown are free and open source. Check each project's license page for the terms — most are MIT, Apache 2.0, or AGPL.