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Arc alternatives with a Linux app

The Arc listing does not include a Linux app. 10 of the 15 other browsers in this directory list a Linux app.

Arc is free to use. All of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Arc

  1. Zen Browser

    Free, open-source desktop browser built around vertical tabs

    • Zen Browser is free. Arc is free.
    • Only Zen Browser lists a Linux app.
    • Only Arc lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Zen Browser is open source, according to its own site.
    Zen Browser vs ArcZen Browser pricing and details

  2. Vivaldi

    Customizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader

    • Vivaldi is free. Arc is free.
    • Only Vivaldi lists a Linux app.
    • Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
    Vivaldi vs ArcVivaldi pricing and details

  3. Google Chrome

    Google's free browser for desktop and mobile, with Gemini built in

    • Google Chrome is free. Arc is free.
    • Only Google Chrome lists a Linux app.
    • Google Chrome also covers password manager and passkeys.
    Google Chrome vs ArcGoogle Chrome pricing and details

  4. Brave

    Open-source browser that blocks ads and trackers by default

    • Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium). Arc is free.
    • Only Brave lists a Linux app.
    • Brave is open source, according to its own site.
    • Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
    Brave vs ArcBrave pricing and details

  5. Orion

    WebKit browser from Kagi that runs Chrome and Firefox extensions

    • Orion starts at $5 per month, $50 per year or $150 lifetime, plus sales tax (Orion+). Arc is free.
    • Only Orion lists a Linux app.
    • Only Arc lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Orion also covers password manager.
    Orion vs ArcOrion pricing and details

  6. Wavebox

    Desktop browser that keeps many web apps and accounts signed in

    • Wavebox starts at $8.33 per month, paid annually (Wavebox Pro). Arc is free.
    • Only Wavebox lists a Linux app.
    • Only Arc lists iOS and Android apps.
    Wavebox vs ArcWavebox pricing and details

  7. Microsoft Edge

    Microsoft's browser with the Copilot assistant built in

    • Microsoft Edge is free. Arc is free.
    • Only Microsoft Edge lists a Linux app.
    • Microsoft Edge also covers password manager and passkeys.
    Microsoft Edge pricing and details

  8. Firefox

    Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in

    • Firefox is free. Arc is free.
    • Only Firefox lists a Linux app.
    • Firefox is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Firefox also covers password manager.
    Firefox pricing and details

  9. Opera

    Browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN and sidebar messengers

    • Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated). Arc is free.
    • Only Opera lists a Linux app.
    • Opera also covers screenshots.
    Opera pricing and details

  10. Rambox

    Workspace app that runs many web apps and accounts in one window

    • Rambox starts at $7.00 per month, or $70.00 per year (Pro). Arc is free.
    • Only Rambox lists a Linux app.
    • Only Arc lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Rambox also covers window management.
    Rambox pricing and details

Common questions

Which Arc alternatives have a Linux app?

Zen Browser, Vivaldi, Google Chrome, Brave, Orion, Wavebox, Microsoft Edge, Firefox and 2 more list a Linux app.

Does Arc have a Linux app?

The Arc listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

When was this checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Arc: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.