WebAI by Opera · Office #54,120

Where it puts itself

Claims “first major browser”.

• Superlative claim: first major browser

“Back in 2024, Opera was the first major browser to give built-in access to local AI models in an experimental developer build.”

What it costs

No free plan.

• Free plan: no

“No per-request cloud costs”

Who it sells to

Sells to developers. Built for small businesses. Made for developer.

• Sells to: developers
• Company size: small businesses
• Made for: developer

“At the same time, developers want to build AI into their sites and extensions without sending every request to the cloud”

“For developers, especially independent developers and small teams, WebAI means:”

How it runs

A web app for Windows and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Offers an API. AI is the core of the product. Built with WordPress and Google Analytics.

• Kind: web
• Runs on: Windows · macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: yes
• AI role: core to the product
• Built with: WordPress
• Analytics: Google Analytics

“WebAI lets websites and extensions use AI that runs locally, in your browser.”

“WebAI is an early preview, available on Windows PC (64-bit, Intel/AMD) and Macs with Apple silicon.”

What it works with

Plugin for Project Lens. Names Got It?, Opera GX and 4 more on its pages.

• Plugin for: Project Lens
• Names: Got It? · Opera GX · Opera Neon · +3

“Got It? : Writes a quick quiz about the article you just read, so you can check you understood it”

“The first step is WebAI, now in early preview across Opera One, Opera GX and Opera Neon.”

What it offers as proof

In beta. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog and a careers page.

• Stage: beta
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Today, we’re starting a bigger push into local AI, making it a central part of our browsers. The first step is WebAI, now in early preview across Opera One, Opera GX and Opera Neon.”

“Download or update Opera One”