# Kagi vs Opera Neon

> Kagi: Ad-free, subscription-funded search engine with built-in AI assistant and summarization tools
> Opera Neon: Agentic AI browser that researches, navigates and completes web tasks for you

- Kagi profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/kagi
- Opera Neon profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/opera-neon
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/kagi-vs-opera-neon
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Kagi and Opera Neon are both AI Assistants tools. Kagi scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.1 vs 7.5 out of 10), led by ease of use and feature depth. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Kagi is available on Web, iOS and Android and offers an API. Only Opera Neon is available on Windows and macOS.

### Choose Kagi if

- You want a tool built for people who want ad-free, personalizable search results and are willing to pay a subscription to get them.
- No advertising; revenue comes from subscriptions.
- Site-level raise, lower and block controls let users tune results.

### Choose Opera Neon if

- You want a tool built for Multi-tab research, delegating repetitive browser tasks, building quick web outputs, connecting external AI agents to a live browser session.
- Combines chat, browser actions, research and content creation in one browser rather than a separate extension.
- Neon Do shows its plan and actions in real time and can be paused or taken over.

## Pricing

| | Kagi | Opera Neon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Kagi | Opera Neon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free search | Yes | Not listed |
| Site personalization | Yes | Not listed |
| Lenses | Yes | Not listed |
| Kagi Assistant | Yes | Not listed |
| Quick Answer and Summarize Page | Yes | Not listed |
| Developer APIs | Yes | Not listed |
| Orion browser | Yes | Not listed |
| Kagi Translate and Kagi News | Yes | Not listed |
| Neon Do | Not listed | Yes |
| Neon Chat | Not listed | Yes |
| Neon Make | Not listed | Yes |
| Research Agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Tasks | Not listed | Yes |
| Neon Cards | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP Connector and CLI | Not listed | Yes |
| Memory and Scheduled Tasks | Not listed | Yes |
| Built-in Browser Tools | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Kagi | Opera Neon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Kagi strengths

- No advertising; revenue comes from subscriptions.
- Site-level raise, lower and block controls let users tune results.
- Lenses give quick topic-specific filtering such as Academic or Forums.
- Ultimate bundles access to Claude, GPT and Gemini models in Assistant.
- Public APIs and an MCP server support developer use.
- Transparent funding history published by the company.

## Kagi limitations

- No permanent free tier: the trial is limited to 100 searches.
- The $5 Starter plan caps searches at 300 per month, which users report running out of quickly.
- Reviewers report that lens use and loading more results can count as extra searches.
- Full AI model access requires the $25 Ultimate plan.

## Opera Neon strengths

- Combines chat, browser actions, research and content creation in one browser rather than a separate extension.
- Neon Do shows its plan and actions in real time and can be paused or taken over.
- Wide model choice across OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI and open-weight models on the Standard plan.
- MCP connector and CLI let external agents such as Claude Code or n8n use a live browser session.
- Credentials, passwords and card details are stated to stay on the device, and Opera says it does not train on user data.
- Free VPN and ad blocker are included in the browser.

## Opera Neon limitations

- Full agentic features need the $19.90 per month Standard plan, higher than many AI add-ons.
- Windows and macOS only; no Linux, iOS or Android version yet.
- Neon Do uses cloud LLMs to plan, and page content is sent to Opera and OpenAI servers with 365-day retention.
- Opera itself calls Neon an experimental agentic browser, so behaviour and plan limits may change.

## FAQ

**Is Kagi better than Opera Neon?**

It depends on your workflow. Kagi is built for people who want ad-free, personalizable search results and are willing to pay a subscription to get them. Opera Neon is built for Multi-tab research, delegating repetitive browser tasks, building quick web outputs, connecting external AI agents to a live browser session.

**What are the key feature differences between Kagi and Opera Neon?**

Kagi: Ad-free, subscription-funded search engine with built-in AI assistant and summarization tools. Opera Neon: Agentic AI browser that researches, navigates and completes web tasks for you.

**Does Kagi or Opera Neon have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Kagi is free trial and Opera Neon is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Kagi or Opera Neon?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.