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Opera

Opera is a Linux alternative to Microsoft Internet Explorer on Windows.

Considering a switch? Opera is one of 5 Internet programs on Linux Alternative.com mapped specifically to Microsoft Internet Explorer users, and community votes below reflect how it compares to the others.

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Opera, the cross-platform browser, is also available natively for Linux.

Category: Internet Platform: Linux
available browser Internet platform natively

4 other Linux alternatives to Microsoft Internet Explorer

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Epiphany

Epiphany (GNOME Web) is GNOME's default web browser, built on the WebKit engine.

20% match
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Google Chrome

Google Chrome, Google's Chromium-based browser, is also available as an official Linux build.

20% match
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Konqueror

Konqueror, KDE's browser and file manager, can also browse and manage remote/cloud storage.

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20% match
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Mozilla Firefox

Firefox, Mozilla's open-source browser, runs natively on Linux.

20% match

Frequently asked questions

Is Opera free?

Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check Opera's own download page for exact licensing terms.

Does Opera run on Windows too?

Many Linux applications, including some in the Internet category, also have Windows builds. Check the download link above to see what platforms Opera supports.

What are other alternatives to Microsoft Internet Explorer besides Opera?

There are 4 other Linux alternatives to Microsoft Internet Explorer listed on this page, ranked by community votes.