Vivaldi

Vivaldi is a feature-rich, highly customizable web browser built for power users who want extensive control over their browsing experience. Created by former Opera developers, Vivaldi includes built-in tools like tab stacking, split-screen view, notes, email client, calendar, and feed reader - reducing reliance on extensions and external services.

Best For: Power users who want maximum browser customization, built-in productivity tools, and control over every aspect of their browsing experience without relying on extensions.

Key Features

What makes Vivaldi's tab management powerful?
Tab stacking groups related tabs visually. Two-level tab structure with tab groups. Tile tabs for split-screen multi-tasking (up to 4 simultaneous tabs). Session management saves and restores tab collections. Periodic tab hibernation frees memory. Search within tabs. Tab thumbnails on hover.

What built-in tools does Vivaldi include?
Native email client (M3) with full email management. Calendar integrated with email. RSS feed reader for blogs and news. Note-taking with rich text and screenshots. Translate tool without Google. Screenshot capture and annotation. Clock and timer. Calculator. No need for extensions.

How customizable is Vivaldi?
Extensive theme system with color schemes and backgrounds. UI can be rearranged completely (tab bar position, panel placement). Keyboard shortcuts fully customizable. Mouse gestures for navigation. Quick Commands palette (Cmd+E) for everything. Per-site settings (zoom, JavaScript, cookies). Custom CSS for advanced users.

What privacy features does Vivaldi offer?
Built-in ad and tracker blocking. No data collection or telemetry by default. Sync encrypted end-to-end. No integration with Google services (despite Chromium base). Private windows. Cookie management. No data sold to third parties. Based in privacy-friendly Norway.

Pricing & Plans

Free: All features, no ads, no data collection, cross-platform

Completely free with no paid tier, premium features, or monetization through user data. Sustainable through search engine partnerships and pre-installed bookmarks.

Limitations

• Feature abundance can overwhelm new users
• Chromium-based (some prefer Firefox engine for diversity)
• Resource usage higher than minimal browsers
• Built-in tools not as fully-featured as dedicated apps

Getting Started

1. Download Vivaldi for Windows, Mac, Linux, or Android
2. Import bookmarks and data from previous browser
3. Explore panels (email, notes, bookmarks) in sidebar
4. Try Quick Commands (F2 or Cmd+E) for fast access
5. Customize interface, themes, and shortcuts to preference

Learn More: vivaldi.com