Opera Software lanza Opera VPN Pro for Android

Opera Software, best known for its Opera web browser, launched the commercial VPN service Opera VPN Pro for Android this month.

Opera Software browsers include a built-in VPN feature that is free to use. The new Pro version extends the service to the entire device. Connecting to the free VPN in Opera encrypts only the traffic in the browser, but any other apps running on the Android device don’t benefit from it.

As for the details: Opera Software claims that customers get access to over 3,000 VPN servers in locations around the world when they sign up for the service. Up to six Android devices can be protected, and the VPN component is integrated into the Opera web browser, meaning customers do not have to install another app to add VPN functionality to their devices.

Opera Software claims that its VPN service is a “no registration service”. The company offers early access to interested users and there is a 7-day trial for users who want to test the service before making a purchase decision.

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All plans offer the same functionality and the price differs depending on the subscription period. Customers can subscribe for one-month or three-month terms, which cost $2.99 or $1.99 respectively. It’s unclear how long the early bird price will be available.

Opera customers who subscribe to VPN Pro get several benefits. In addition to device-wide support, customers can also select specific regions to connect to, enable auto-connect at startup, and change the VPN protocol. Unfortunately, only OpenVPN and IKEv2 are available, which means Wireguard is missing.

Usage is simple. Open the Opera web browser on the Android device, select VPN, and sign in to your Opera account if you haven’t already. There you get the options to connect to the fastest server or a server in a specific region. Opera VPN Pro supports servers in more than 30 different countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Germany, France, and the United Arab Emirates.

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Apps and services worked as expected during testing, but the browser in question is still a beta product.

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Android users who want to try out Opera VPN Pro can download the beta version of the Android browser here. The version includes the VPN component which is used to establish VPN connections throughout the system.

Currently, the VPN service is limited to Android, and this may be one of the main reasons why Opera Software is launching it at a reduced price. It’s unclear if desktop support is planned, but it seems likely as it would improve the VPN product significantly.

A lot of information is missing at this point, including whether there are data thresholds and whether Opera Software is managing the entire service infrastructure.

Some Android users, especially those who already use the Opera browser, may find the addition of the device-wide VPN service useful as it eliminates the need to install another app on the device. Some users may want more information, especially about the infrastructure being used before making a decision.

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Could this move be an option for Mozilla as well? The Firefox maker also operates a VPN service with the help of Mullvad, and could theoretically integrate it into the Firefox browser to reach a broader audience.

Now you: What is your opinion about Opera VPN Pro? Will other browser manufacturers follow?

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