Side by side
AWeb vs Vivaldi
Both stand on web browsers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source
AWeb 3.6 extends classic Amiga browsing with older web standards, secure connections and several non-HTTP protocols. Its requirements and stated technology limits make it a browser for compatible Amiga systems rather than current web platforms.
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Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3
Vivaldi brings tab controls, built-in tools, extensions, and privacy options into a free browser. Readers concerned about data collection should note the daily message described in its privacy policy.
Visit VivaldiThe facts
| AWeb | Vivaldi | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Runs on | Not published | Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Vivaldi |
| Website | amigazen.com | vivaldi.com |
| On web browsers | #68 of 154 | #72 of 154 |
AWeb: what it does well
- Supports HTML 4, XHTML, CSS1 and CSS2
- Includes HTTPS with modern TLS through AmiSSL
- Handles Gemini, Spartan, file and view-source URLs
- Offers ARexx and plugin-system integration
- Open-source and free
What to know first
- Modern HTML5, CSS3, WebAssembly and WebGL are unrealistic
- Requires a 68020 CPU and classic Amiga setup
- Needs bsdsocket.library for TCP/IP
- Distributed without an installer
Vivaldi: what it does well
- Free browser for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
- Organizes tabs with Stacks, Workspaces, and Tiling.
- Includes Mail, Calendar, Notes, and a Feed Reader.
- Supports Chrome extensions, including on Android.
- Sync uses end-to-end encryption, according to Vivaldi.
What to know first
- Each installation sends a daily message to Vivaldi’s Iceland servers.
- The daily message includes installation and device details.
- Vivaldi is not open source.