Vivaldi review

Vivaldi suits people who want their browser to do more than browse. Out of the box it blocks ads and trackers, hides cookie warnings on most websites and syncs data with end-to-end encryption. Its tab tools are the deepest on this list: two-level Tab Stacks, Tab Tiling for split screens, Workspaces to separate projects, saved sessions and Tab Hibernation, which puts tabs to sleep until you need them. Vivaldi also bundles a full email client, a calendar, a feed reader, notes and web panels in the sidebar, and its features page lists Proton VPN for Vivaldi with one-click activation. Vivaldi Technologies describes itself as an independent European company with no investors demanding your data. Version 8.3 shipped for desktop and mobile on November 5, 2026. The trade-off is complexity: there are many menus and options, so a casual user who wants a simple browser will be happier with DuckDuckGo or Safari.

Who it is for

power users who juggle dozens of tabs

Price

Free, funded without investors; donations optional.

Browse with desktop-style tabs, block ads and trackers, and sync data between devices safely.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Built-in ad and tracker blocker and cookie banner hiding
• Tab Stacking, Tab Tiling, Workspaces and Tab Hibernation
• Built-in Mail, Calendar and Feed Reader
• End-to-end encrypted sync
• Proton VPN for Vivaldi with one-click activation

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Tab Hibernation puts unused tabs to sleep to lighten the load
• Strength: Every shortcut, theme and toolbar can be customized
• Strength: Independent European company that says it does no profiling
• Weakness: The number of options takes time to learn
• Weakness: Built-in mail and calendar add weight if you will not use them
• Weakness: Fewer AI features than Chrome or Edge

Key facts

• Price: Free
• Platforms: Desktop, Android, iOS
• Latest desktop release: Vivaldi 8.3, November 5, 2026
• Extras: Mail, Calendar, Feed Reader

Where it ranks

Vivaldi is No. 7 in our Best Web Browsers verdict.