Systems8 of 8
Privacy and security13 of 37
Sync and sign-in17 of 22
Extensions6 of 12
Tabs and tools16 of 16
Price5 of 5
web browser · Vivaldi Technologies
Vivaldi
Customisable Chromium-based browser with built-in tracker and ad blocking, Tab Stacks, translation and encrypted sync.
In short
- Vivaldi has official downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS2.
- Its download and home pages show no price, only a donation link1,2.
- Sync data is encrypted on your computer with a password of at least 12 characters that Vivaldi never receives7.
- Tab Stacks group tabs, take a name and collapse as accordion stacks4,5.
- Proton VPN for Vivaldi is a free, opt-in toolbar button, not pre-installed9.
Vivaldi suits people who want a heavily customisable browser with built-in tracker and ad blocking, translation and encrypted sync1,3,7. It shows no price on its pages1,2. The catch: its pages do not say whether blocking is on by default, whether passkeys are stored, or what licence covers the source code3,6,10.
Best for: People who want to customise their tabs, sidebar and layout.
Where the points come from
Systems 8 of 8 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Other systems | macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidDownload page lists Windows, macOS 13+, Linux DEB and RPM, the App Store and Google Play2. | 8 / 8 |
Privacy and security 13 of 37 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Blocks trackers by default | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's help page: it does not say tracker blocking is on by default6. | 0 / 8 |
| Built-in ad blocker | YesBuilt-in Ad Blocker, an extra level beyond tracker blocking, is enabled in Settings6. | 5 / 5 |
| Fingerprinting protection | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's features or privacy pages3,8. | 0 / 7 |
| Built-in VPN or proxy | YesProton VPN is built into the desktop browser, opt-in from a toolbar button; scope of coverage is not stated9. | 3 / 3 |
| Open source | Not publishedSource archives are published, but no open-source licence is named on the source page10. | 0 / 5 |
| Public bug bounty | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's security page, which offers Hall of Fame credit and no bounty11. | 0 / 4 |
| Phishing and malware warnings | YesThe browser checks sites against a list of known phishing and malware sites; desktop users can turn it off8. | 5 / 5 |
Sync and sign-in 17 of 22 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Free sync across devices | YesSyncs bookmarks, settings, history, passwords and open tabs across devices; no fee shown7. | 6 / 6 |
| End-to-end encrypted sync | YesData is encrypted on your computer with a password that is never sent to Vivaldi7. | 8 / 8 |
| Built-in password manager | YesStores account logins in the browser for quick access3. | 3 / 3 |
| Saves passkeys | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's features page3. | 0 / 5 |
Extensions 6 of 12 points
Tabs and tools 16 of 16 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical tabs | YesTab management page describes tabs displayed vertically so every tab name stays visible4. | 4 / 4 |
| Tab groups | YesTab Stacks group tabs, take a name, and accordion stacks expand and collapse4,5. | 4 / 4 |
| Built-in page translation | YesA built-in, private tool translates a page with one click3. | 4 / 4 |
| Separate profiles | YesProfiles share one installation between users without separate installs3. | 4 / 4 |
Price 5 of 5 points
The rule behind each line: how we score web browsers.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivaldi browser1 person | Free1,2 | $0 | No price shown; the site offers a donation link |
Vivaldi's pages show no price or paid plan, only a donation link1,2.
Strengths
- Sync encrypts data on your computer with a password Vivaldi never receives7.
- Tab Stacks can be named and collapsed as accordion stacks4,5.
- A tracker blocker and a stronger ad blocker are built in6.
- Translation is built in and works with one click3.
- Extensions from the Chrome Web Store can be installed12.
Limits
- Tracker and ad blocking: the help page does not say if either is on by default6.
- Vivaldi publishes source archives, but its source page names no open-source licence10.
- The security page offers Hall of Fame credit and does not describe a bug bounty11.
- Vivaldi's feature and privacy pages do not document passkeys or fingerprinting protection3,8.
What Vivaldi Technologies says
Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.
- Vivaldi says its Proton VPN is free with no ads, no data limits and a strict no-logs policy9.
Other web browsers
- 1
BravePeople who want privacy protections on from the first launch84/100$0cost to use - 2
Mozilla FirefoxPeople who want open-source code, tracker blocking and sync that Mozilla cannot read80/100$0cost to use - 3
Microsoft EdgeWindows users who want tracker blocking by default and Chrome extensions73/100Not publishedcost to use - 4
Google ChromePeople who want the Chrome Web Store and sync across Windows, Mac, Linux and phones66/100$0cost to use
Sources
- Vivaldi browser home page, Vivaldi Technologies. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Download Vivaldi, Vivaldi Technologies. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Vivaldi features, Vivaldi Technologies. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Tab management, Vivaldi Technologies. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Tab Stacks, Vivaldi Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Ad and Tracker Blocker, Vivaldi Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Vivaldi Sync, Vivaldi Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Vivaldi browser privacy policy, Vivaldi Technologies. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Proton VPN for Vivaldi, Vivaldi Technologies. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Vivaldi browser source code, Vivaldi Technologies. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Vivaldi security, Vivaldi Technologies. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Using Extensions in Vivaldi, Vivaldi Help. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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