Browser maker Opera on Tuesday unveiled its artificial intelligence-powered browser, Opera Neon, which enables you to build apps using AI prompts and create recurring prompts using a feature called cards.
The company first announced its work on Neon in May, but the browser was in a closed preview at the time. Now it will start sending out invitations to select people who will be able to use the browser for a fee of $19.99 per month.
“We built Opera Neon for ourselves – and for everyone who uses AI extensively in their day-to-day. Today, we’re welcoming the first users who will help shape the future of agentic browsing with us,” said Krystian Kolondra, EVP Browsers at Opera, in a statement.
The browser wants to bring “automated” common web tasks to the table. That means Opera Neon’s AI agents can fill out forms, book hotel rooms, book flights, shop, and even build websites for users when they’re away from their computers.
According to the Opera team, the browser itself interacts with different websites and performs these tasks independently, “preserving users’ privacy and security.” Therefore, artificial intelligence is not just a system, but a “chip” that powers a group of digital, invisible robots that can perform tasks independently.
Opera’s new browser can also write snippets of code, which is helpful for you to create visual reports with tables and charts. It is not clear if you can share these mini-apps with others at the moment.
With this launch, Opera is directly competing with browsers like Perplexity’s “Comet” and “Dia”. Big tech companies like Google and Microsoft are also adding more AI-powered features to their browsers. Unlike its competitors, Opera is positioning Neon as a product for power users with a monthly subscription.
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