Opera Unveils AI‑Focused Neon Browser
Key Points
- Opera launches Neon, an AI‑centric browser with a $19.99 monthly subscription.
- Neon Do enables task automation like content summarization and Slack posting.
- Cards allow users to create repeatable AI prompts for custom workflows.
- Tasks provide workspace‑style grouping of AI chats and related tabs.
- The browser targets power users and competes with AI browsers from Perplexity and The Browser Company.
Opera announced the launch of Neon, an AI‑centric browser designed to let users create and run AI‑driven workflows through features called Cards and Tasks. The service will initially be offered to a limited group of users for a monthly fee. Neon combines a traditional chatbot with more advanced capabilities, such as summarizing content, generating code snippets, and automating tasks across tabs and external apps. The launch positions Opera against other AI‑enhanced browsers from companies like Perplexity and The Browser Company, while targeting power users who rely heavily on AI in daily workflows.
Launch Overview
Opera introduced Neon, an AI‑focused browser that aims to integrate generative AI directly into the web‑browsing experience. The company announced that the browser will move from a closed preview to a limited invite‑only rollout, with a subscription price of $19.99 per month. Krystian Kolondra, Opera’s EVP of Browsers, said the product was built for “everyone who uses AI extensively in their day‑to‑day.”
Key Features
Neon offers a standard chatbot for answering questions, but its distinguishing feature is Neon Do, which can perform tasks like summarizing a Substack article and posting the summary to Slack. By leveraging browsing history, users can ask the AI to fetch details from previously viewed videos or articles.
The browser also supports “Cards,” repeatable AI prompts that function similarly to IFTTT workflows. Users can combine cards such as “pull‑details” and “comparison‑table” to build custom prompts for tasks like product comparisons. Community‑created cards are also available.
Another innovation is “Tasks,” which act as contained workspaces that group AI chats and related tabs, resembling tab groups with added AI context.
Market Position and Competition
Neon joins a growing field of AI‑enhanced browsers, including Perplexity’s Comet and The Browser Company’s Dia. While larger tech firms are adding AI features to existing browsers, Opera is positioning Neon as a subscription‑based offering for power users. The launch was highlighted at a TechCrunch event in San Francisco, underscoring Opera’s ambition to compete in the emerging “agentic browsing” space.