Opera Launches AI-Powered Neon Browser to Compete With ChatGPT Agents

Opera has unveiled Neon, a new AI-enabled browser designed to perform tasks via natural language commands, positioning itself as a competitor to ChatGPT and Perplexity’s Comet. The browser, first teased in May, is now available through an invite-only system, with advanced AI features accessible for $19.99.

At the heart of Neon is Neon Do, an integrated assistant capable of opening and closing tabs, navigating websites, fetching information, handling bookings, and even applying for jobs based on user instructions. The assistant shows its actions in real time, allowing users to intervene, pause, or modify tasks, making it an interactive productivity tool rather than just a traditional browsing platform.

Opera positions Neon as a response to changing online behavior, where users increasingly perform multitasking activities such as research, decision-making, and content management. By combining traditional browsing with agentic AI functionality, the browser aims to help users complete tasks more efficiently, bridging the gap between web navigation and digital assistance.

Neon enters a growing market of “agentic AI” browsers, including Perplexity’s Comet, which can summarize content, schedule meetings, and compare prices automatically, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent, which supports task execution through conversational commands. The Browser Company’s Dia and Google’s upcoming Gemini-powered AI features in Chrome also reflect the industry-wide push toward intelligent, task-oriented browsing experiences.

Opera hopes Neon will redefine what a browser can do, transforming it from a passive content-viewing tool into an active collaborator that assists users with daily tasks. The launch reflects broader trends in AI integration, as software increasingly combines automation, natural language understanding, and productivity-focused capabilities. With its unique features, Neon seeks to carve a niche among AI-powered browsers and attract users looking for more interactive, intelligent web experiences.

By merging browsing with AI-driven task management, Opera aims to challenge existing platforms while demonstrating the potential of agentic AI in everyday internet use.