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Open-source alternatives to Arc

Arc is not described as open source on its own site. 8 of the 25 other browsers in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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

8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 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. 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

  3. 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

  4. Tor Browser

    Free browser that routes traffic through the Tor network

    • Tor Browser is free. Arc is free.
    • Only Tor Browser lists a Linux app.
    • Only Arc lists an iOS app.
    • Tor Browser is open source, according to its own site.
    Tor Browser pricing and details

  5. LibreWolf

    Free, privacy-hardened browser built on Firefox

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

  6. Waterfox

    Free, open-source Firefox-based browser with a built-in ad blocker

    • Waterfox is free. Arc is free.
    • Only Waterfox lists a Linux app.
    • Only Arc lists an iOS app.
    • Waterfox is open source, according to its own site.
    Waterfox pricing and details

  7. Floorp

    Free, open-source Firefox-based browser with workspaces and split view

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

  8. Min

    Free, open-source minimal browser with tasks and history search

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

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Arc?

Yes. Zen Browser, Brave, Firefox, Tor Browser, LibreWolf, Waterfox, Floorp and Min are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Arc open source?

Arc is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. 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.