Opera's free everyday browser with a built-in AI sidebar that reads your tabs.
AI Browsers & Agents
Opera GX
Opera's free gaming browser with resource limits, mods and a free AI sidebar.
3.7our rating
Free
Quick take
- Opera's gaming browser with GX Control to cap memory, processor and network use, plus mods, GX Corner and Twitch and Discord in the sidebar.
- The AI is the same free Opera AI as Opera One: page and tab questions, summaries, files, translation and images, powered by Google Gemini.
- It's an assistant, not an agent. It won't do tasks on websites for you.
- Heavier than most browsers unless you set the limits, and the gamer look can feel out of place for client work.
What is Opera GX?
Opera GX is the gaming version of Opera's browser, from the same Norwegian company that makes Opera One. It runs on the Chrome engine but looks and feels like gaming gear: GX Control lets you cap how much memory, processor and internet speed the browser uses so your game doesn't stutter, Hot Tab Killer shows which tabs are hogging resources, GX Corner lists game deals, free games and release dates, and Mods change the look, sounds and even keyboard clicks. Twitch, Discord and Spotify sit in the sidebar.
The AI is the same Opera AI that's in Opera One, running on Google Gemini. It answers questions about the page or a group of tabs, summarises articles and YouTube videos, reads files, translates and makes images, including wallpapers sized for your screen. The June 2026 update added Gemini to the sidebar and Opera's Browser Connector, which lets ChatGPT or Claude read your open tabs. Pick GX if you game on the same PC you work on and want the resource limits and gaming extras; pick Opera One for the same free AI in a calmer, more business-like browser; pick Comet or Opera Neon if you want an agent that does tasks for you.
The catch is that the AI is a helper, not an agent, and it isn't the reason to choose GX. It's one of the heavier browsers when idle unless you set the limits, the gamer styling and GX Corner can feel noisy for work, and its marketing leans young. Opera AI sends what you share to Opera and Google, so keep page access off on banking and client sites.
Who's using it, and who it's for
- Gamers
- Streamers
- Students
- Creators
Gamers and streamers who also work in their browser and want free AI help plus control over how much of their PC the browser takes.
Key features
Opera AI
The free sidebar assistant from Opera One: ask about a page or Tab Island, summarise videos, read files, translate and make images.
GX Control
Set hard limits on the memory, processor and internet speed the browser can use, so games and calls stay smooth.
Hot Tab Killer
See which tabs are eating your PC and close them in one click.
Mods and themes
Change colours, wallpapers, page styles, browser sounds and keyboard sounds from the GX Store.
GX Corner
Game news, deals, free games, a release calendar and wishlists in one page.
Browser Connector
Lets ChatGPT or Claude read your tabs and take screenshots. Added to GX in 2026 as an opt-in feature.
How we rate it
3.7 / 5
Our rating
From using the tool ourselves. The average of the five scores.
- Ease of use
- 4.0
- Features
- 3.0
- Output quality
- 3.5
- Value for money
- 4.5
- Speed & reliability
- 3.5
How quickly someone non-technical gets value from it.
How completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together.
How good the results are before you fix them.
What you get for the price, including the free plan.
How fast it is and how often it falls over.
Opera GX pricing
Free
Free
Everyone. There is no paid tier for the AI.
- The full browser on Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile
- Opera AI with page and tab context
- 5 AI images a day without an account
- GX Control, mods and free VPN
- Our pick
Free with an Opera account
Free
Anyone who wants saved chats and more images.
- Everything in Free
- 100 AI images a day
- Saved chat history
- Sync with GX Mobile
Which plan should you pick?
It's free. Sign in with a free Opera account if you want your chats saved and 100 images a day. Nothing to buy for the AI.
Prices in USD unless noted, checked 22 October 2026. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on their site before you buy.
Best use cases
Ways Opera GX can slot into your week.
- 1
Work while you game
Cap the browser's memory use so a long spreadsheet or Shopify tab doesn't slow your game or stream.
- 2
Skip the long video
Ask Opera AI to summarise a tutorial or patch notes video and pull out the steps you need.
- 3
Compare gear or software
Group product pages in a Tab Island and ask the AI to compare specs and prices.
- 4
Make stream graphics
Generate wallpapers or quick images sized for your screen or channel.
How it fits your tech stack
GX replaces Chrome for people who game on the same machine they work on. Its AI is identical to Opera One's, so if you don't care about the gaming features, Opera One is the tidier choice. For agent tasks, add Comet or Opera Neon.
Connects to
- Google Gemini
- Twitch
- Discord
- Spotify
- Chrome extensions
- ChatGPT
- Claude
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free AI with no account needed
- GX Control keeps the browser from slowing your PC
- Same AI quality as Opera One
- Mods, GX Corner and streaming sidebar that no other browser has
- Free VPN and an ad blocker that now takes uBlock lists
Cons
- No agent: it can't click or fill in forms for you
- Heavy at idle unless you set the limits
- Gamer styling and game promos can feel out of place for work
- A GX Mods security bug was found and fixed in 2026, so keep it updated
Opera GX alternatives
The closest alternatives to Opera GX in the library, best rated first.
Best for weekly reports built from several sources
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ChatGPT Work
4.0
Best for sorting inbox and calendar admin across connected apps
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Brave
3.9
Best for summarising pages, PDFs and Google Docs privately
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Why it made the list
It's the most popular gaming browser, and it now ships the same free Opera AI as Opera One alongside features no other browser has.
Opera GX FAQ
How much does Opera GX cost?
It's free to use. Prices checked 22 October 2026 against Opera GX's pricing page.
Is Opera GX free?
Yes, Opera GX has a free option. It's free. Sign in with a free Opera account if you want your chats saved and 100 images a day. Nothing to buy for the AI.
What is Opera GX best for?
Opera GX is best for working and gaming on the same PC without slowdown, summarising guides, patch notes and YouTube videos and quick answers about a page without leaving it. Gamers and streamers who also work in their browser and want free AI help plus control over how much of their PC the browser takes.
What are the best Opera GX alternatives?
The closest alternatives are Claude Cowork, Google Chrome, ChatGPT Work and Brave. Claude Cowork is best for weekly reports built from several sources.
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