Side by side
Google News vs Opera
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneAndroid
Visit Google News 
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4
Opera combines a free browser with tab organization, sidebar services, AI tools, ad blocking, and a free VPN. VPN Pro is optional and has separate paid plans.
Visit OperaThe facts
| Google News | Opera | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Android | Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | VPN Pro — one year: $48 a year |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Opera | |
| Website | news.google.com | opera.com |
| Best place | #11 on news & reading apps | #5 on agentic ai browser software |
Google News: what it does well
Opera: what it does well
- Available across mobile, desktop, and web platforms.
- Includes cross-device sync and extension support.
- Free VPN has no data cap.
- AI tools include PDF summaries and image generation.
- Ad blocker can block cryptocurrency-mining scripts.
What to know first
- Free VPN offers three general locations.
- VPN Pro is a separate paid option.
- Paid VPN Pro plans have distinct billing terms.