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Shift vs Opera Comparison (2026)

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Shift

Opera

Overview

Shift is the first browser to merge all your web apps into one powerful window. Streamline everything you do online when you install Shift and access thousands of apps without leaving your browser. Connect all of your Gmail, Outlook, and Office 365 accounts.

Opera is a web browser that includes a free VPN, ad blockers, and integrated messaging capabilities to assist users browse securely and smoothly. Opera's built-in VPN reduces online tracking and shield browsing from third-party trackers, enabling users to secure their privacy online.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

149

Per year

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.3

328

174

111

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

75%

would recommend this app

4.5

215

137

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

80%

would recommend this app

Pros

“It's safe, simple, it groups my incoming emails, from six different accounts, into groups that I can work with and focus on the task at hand without having to be distracted by emails outside of that area of focus.”

Timothy K.

Employee

“I use Shift every day as it helps organize all my tools and keeps everything in one place - so a lot less app switching.”

Norman M.

Partner, Digital

“Use it everyday, being simultaneouly logged into to multiple email, calendar, g-suite all within one application saved a a ton of time and is very easy.”

Christopher J.

CEO

Pros

“Overall, opera is a very nice browser as it is working fine for me even though I used it as my second browser after Firefox and Chrome.”

Sarah E.

Microbiologist

“Opera’s slick interface, built-in VPN, ad blocker, and social/media integrations make browsing a breeze and super convenient.”

Ajay P.

MANAGEMENT

“Opera offers a fast, lightweight browsing experience with a built-in VPN and ad blocker for enhanced privacy.”

atul m.

senior software engineer

Cons

“The most recent issue is it making all ClickUp links in Gmail unusable. ”

Michael M.

COO

“It is the only browser that has this issue.”

Michael M.

COO

“Absolute BS privacy policy and impossible to cancelBait and Switch -- Glitchy, Invasive, and Poor Cancelation Experience”

jake c.

Cons

“Some websites don’t render properly on Opera compared to other browsers, leading to compatibility issues.”

atul m.

senior software engineer

“The only con I can think of at the moment is you can't use the exact same browser extensions that you used on Chrome.”

Meegan W.

Educator

“It would be better if the VPN that came with it had a UK setting as at the moment makes it appear as if your internet connection is coming from outside the UK which can be a problem when trying to do things like use online banking.”

Andy P.

Director