Opera Unveils Neon: A $19.99/Month Agentic AI Browser for Advanced Task Automation

Oslo, Norway – Opera has officially launched its new AI-powered browser, Neon, designed to execute complex tasks and automate web interactions for users. Rolled out to an initial wave of users on September 30, 2025, Neon is available via a subscription model priced at $19.99 per month, positioning itself as a premium tool in the evolving landscape of agentic AI. The company aims for Neon to redefine browsing by working alongside users to get things done, rather than just displaying web pages.

Central to Neon's functionality is its "agentic" design, which allows the browser to act proactively. Key features include Neon Do, enabling the AI to open tabs, perform actions across them, and navigate websites within the context of specific tasks. The browser also introduces "Tasks" for self-contained workspaces and "Cards," which are reusable prompt instructions for automating repetitive workflows, building on Opera's three decades of browser innovation and integrating features like a VPN and ad blocker.

The $19.99 monthly subscription targets power users and professionals seeking advanced automation beyond traditional browsing. Krystian Kolondra, EVP of Browsers at Opera, stated, "We built Opera Neon for ourselves – and for everyone who uses AI extensively in their day-to-day life." While Opera offers its free Aria AI assistant in its other browsers, Neon is specifically built for those who require a more deeply integrated, action-oriented AI experience, with an emphasis on local processing for user privacy.

Opera Neon enters a rapidly expanding market for agentic AI browsers, joining competitors such as Perplexity's Comet, The Browser Company's Dia, and OpenAI's ChatGPT Agent. Major tech players like Google are also integrating advanced AI features, such as Gemini, into their existing browsers, intensifying the competition for user adoption and market share in this new category of web tools.

However, early observations have highlighted potential challenges for the new offering. As noted by The Verge, Neon's "three built-in AI chatbots can be confusing and unreliable." This feedback underscores the critical need for agentic AI tools to deliver consistent and intuitive performance in real-world scenarios, moving beyond impressive demos to provide reliable assistance for complex tasks.