Opal

About Opal

What is Opal (2026 update)

Opal is a no-code AI mini-app builder from Google Labs that lets you describe a workflow in plain English and turns that description into a visual chain of AI steps. It connects Gemini prompts, image and video generation, and other Google apps into a single shareable mini-app, so a non-developer can build a working tool without writing code.

What is new in 2026

Google added a new AI agent to Opal on February 24, 2026 that builds automated workflows directly from a text prompt, using the Gemini 3 Flash model to automatically pick the right tools for a task, such as pulling in Google Sheets to hold memory across a session, for example to maintain a running shopping list inside an ecommerce style mini-app. The gallery of shared mini-apps also got better filtering in 2026, letting you search by which AI model an app uses or which Google service it connects to. Google reported general performance and debugging improvements to make workflows run more reliably, and expanded Opal’s availability beyond its original US-only 2025 beta to more than 160 countries.

Key features

• Natural language to workflow builder, describe a task and Opal assembles the steps
• Visual editor showing each step in the chain so you can inspect and adjust the flow
• New 2026 AI agent that auto-builds automated workflows from a single prompt using Gemini 3 Flash
• Integration with Google Sheets and other Google apps for cross-session memory and data storage
• Public gallery of shared mini-apps with 2026 filtering by AI model or connected service
• One-click sharing so anyone can run a mini-app you built without setup

Pricing in 2026

Opal remains completely free while it stays inside Google Labs as a public beta, with no subscription tiers or usage caps published as of September 2026. Google has not announced pricing for a future full release, though reporting mentions a possible future “Opal App Store” for monetizing mini-apps, which is not live yet.

Who should use it

Opal fits people who want to automate a small personal or team workflow, like generating and organizing content, without hiring a developer or learning a coding tool. It is a good fit for solo creators, marketers, and small business owners already using Google Workspace apps who want a mini-app that plugs into Sheets or Docs. It is less suited to teams needing guaranteed uptime or enterprise support commitments, since Opal is still an experimental Google Labs product that could change or be discontinued without the support guarantees of a shipped product.

Limitations and alternatives

Because Opal is a Google Labs experiment, features, availability, and even the product itself could change with little notice, and there is no enterprise SLA or paid support tier currently offered. Complex workflows that need custom code or non-Google integrations may hit limits that a full development environment would not. Alternatives worth comparing include Zapier, which connects many more third-party apps with a mature no-code workflow builder, Make (formerly Integromat), which offers more granular visual automation logic, and n8n, which gives more control for teams comfortable with a bit more technical setup while still avoiding full custom code.

Frequently asked questions

Is Google Opal free?

Yes, Opal is free while it remains a Google Labs public beta. Google has not announced pricing for after it exits Labs.

What countries is Opal available in?

Opal launched as a US-only beta in 2025 and expanded to more than 160 countries by 2026.

What is the new AI agent in Opal?

Launched February 24, 2026, it is a feature that builds automated workflows from a single text prompt using the Gemini 3 Flash model, automatically selecting tools like Google Sheets to maintain memory across a session.

Do you need to code to use Opal?

No, Opal is a no-code tool. You describe what you want in plain English and it assembles a visual chain of AI steps into a working mini-app.

Information last verified: September 2026.