Compare
Kort vs Opera
Opera is a Chromium browser from Norway with a built-in ad blocker, a free browser VPN and the Aria assistant.
Kort adds 9 things
you don't get in Opera.
Side by sideKortOpera
Apple's WebKit engineYesNo
- Kort:
- WebKit, Apple's engine (the same as Safari)
- Opera:
- Blink (Chromium). WebKit on iPhone and iPad Source, 2026-11-01
Ad blocker, built in and onYesNot confirmed
- Kort:
- Built in and on by default. Blocked inside WebKit before the request is sent. No extension needed
- Opera:
- Not confirmed. Last seen: Built-in ad and tracker blocker; may be off on a new install Source, 2026-11-01
Cookie pop-ups answeredYesNot confirmed
- Kort:
- Answered for you: "Reject all" or "Only necessary", or hidden
- Opera:
- Not confirmed. Last seen: "Block cookie dialogs" option, off by default Source, 2026-11-01
No usage data sentYesNot confirmed
- Kort:
- None. Crash reports only if you choose to e-mail them
- Opera:
- Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed Source, 2026-11-01
No account neededYesYes
- Kort:
- None. No sign-in
- Opera:
- Not required. Optional Opera account for sync Source, 2026-11-01
No AI in the browserYesPartly
- Kort:
- No AI. Google's AI Overviews hidden by default
- Opera:
- Aria assistant, free and opt-in Source, 2026-11-01
Vertical tabs and SpacesYesYes
- Kort:
- Vertical sidebar, Spaces, split view with up to four pages on Mac
- Opera:
- Workspaces, Tab Islands, sidebar Source, 2026-11-01
iPhone and iPad appComingYes
- Kort:
- Mac. iPhone and iPad coming to the App Store
- Opera:
- Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone, iPad Source, 2026-11-01
Made in the EUYesNo
- Kort:
- Made in the EU
- Opera:
- Opera Limited, Oslo, Norway Source, 2026-11-01
- Yes
- Partly or opt-in
- No
- Not confirmed
- Coming
What Kort adds
- YesAds blocked from the first launch
- YesApple's WebKit, the engine in Safari
- YesCookie pop-ups answered for you
- YesNo usage data, no account
- YesNo AI in the browser
- YesAI Overviews hidden in search
- YesPay once, no subscription
- YesMade in the EU
- YesImport from Opera in one step
Both Kort and Opera
- Built-in ad blocker
- Workspaces in Opera, Spaces in Kort
- Split view
- Mac, iPhone and iPad
Kort
5 €$5£4.99CHF 559 kr59 kr39 kr22,99 zł129 Kč2 490 Ft
Once. No subscription, no ads.
Opera
Free
Search and advertising partnerships
Switching from Opera
One step brings over your bookmarks and history.
Questions
Does Kort have a VPN like Opera?
No. Kort works with any VPN you already use on your Mac or iPhone.
Can I import from Opera?
Kort imports bookmarks and history from many Chromium browsers on the Mac.
Every fact, word for wordChecked 2026-11-01
| Kort | Opera | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine on Mac | WebKit, Apple's engine (the same as Safari) | Blink (Chromium). WebKit on iPhone and iPad |
| Platforms | Mac. iPhone and iPad coming to the App Store | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone, iPad |
| Made by | Made in the EU | Opera Limited, Oslo, Norway |
| Price and business model | 5 €$5£4.99CHF 559 kr59 kr39 kr22,99 zł129 Kč2 490 Ft once, no subscription. One license per iCloud account. | Free. Search and advertising partnerships |
| Ad and tracker blocking | Built in and on by default. Blocked inside WebKit before the request is sent. No extension needed | Not confirmed. Last seen: Built-in ad and tracker blocker; may be off on a new install |
| Cookie pop-ups | Answered for you: "Reject all" or "Only necessary", or hidden | Not confirmed. Last seen: "Block cookie dialogs" option, off by default |
| Usage data | None. Crash reports only if you choose to e-mail them | Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed |
| Account | None. No sign-in | Not required. Optional Opera account for sync |
| AI features | No AI. Google's AI Overviews hidden by default | Aria assistant, free and opt-in |
| Vertical tabs and spaces | Vertical sidebar, Spaces, split view with up to four pages on Mac | Workspaces, Tab Islands, sidebar |
Facts about Opera checked on 2026-11-01.
Sources8 links
- developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelinesas of 2026-11-01
- opera.com/downloadas of 2026-11-01
- investor.opera.comas of 2026-11-01
- forums.opera.com/post/323285as of 2026-11-01
- opera.com/featuresas of 2026-11-01
- legal.opera.com/privacyas of 2026-11-01
- opera.comas of 2026-11-01
- investor.opera.com/news-releases/news-release-details/opera-adds-aria-opera-ios-bringing-free-browser-ai-all-majoras of 2026-11-01
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Try Kort on your Mac
5 €$5£4.99CHF 559 kr59 kr39 kr22,99 zł129 Kč2 490 Ft, once. No subscription. macOS 15.4 or later. iPhone and iPad: coming to the app store.
Direct file: /download/Kort.dmg