Arc
Chromium-based browser with Spaces, Profiles and Split View
What is Arc?
Arc is a Chromium-based browser from The Browser Company of New York for Mac and Windows, with a companion mobile browser called Arc Search. It organizes work, study and personal browsing into Spaces and Profiles inside one window and adds Split View, themes and the opt-in Arc Max AI features. The company now points people to its newer browser, Dia, and says Arc receives Chromium updates only.
Arc is free to use. See every plan
Good for
- People who keep work and personal browsing in one window
- Chrome users who want their extensions in a different interface
- Side-by-side reading and research with Split View
Worth knowing
- The Browser Company says Arc receives Chromium updates only and directs people to Dia for active security patches.
- There is no Linux version. Arc needs macOS 13.0 or later, or Windows 10 19H1 or higher.
- Arc asks people to create an account, which is used to keep data and sync it across devices.
- The Ask ChatGPT feature of Arc Max requires a ChatGPT account signed in on the current Arc profile.
Key features
- Spaces and Profiles
- Spaces keep work, study and hobbies apart inside a single window, and Profiles sit alongside them so each area of browsing can be organized on its own.
- Split View and themes
- Split View places up to three tabs side by side, picture-in-picture keeps video and meetings visible, and themes change the color of the browser.
- Arc Max AI features
- Opt-in AI features preview a link when hovering with Shift held, send a question to ChatGPT from the Command Bar, and give pinned tabs and downloads shorter, tidier names.
- Built-in integrations
- Integrations show the day's meetings from Google Calendar, unread Gmail, recent Notion pages and GitHub pull requests on hover, and control Spotify from a mini player.
- Chrome extensions and import
- Arc supports the extensions Chrome supports and imports Chrome data on setup. Chromium's Google account sync, usage metrics and telemetry to Google are disabled.
- Arc Search on mobile
- The mobile browser blocks ads, trackers and cookie banners, answers questions with Browse for Me, and syncs tabs across Mac, Windows and iOS through Arc Sync.
Arc pricing
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- Arc is a free download for Mac and Windows, and no paid plan is listed on arc.net. The mobile app, Arc Search, is listed as free on the App Store.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | The full browser on Mac and Windows, the opt-in Arc Max AI features and the Arc Search mobile app. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Arc before you buy.
How people rate the Arc app
4.9
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars92%
- 4 stars6%
- 3 stars1%
- 2 stars<1%
- 1 star<1%
24,990 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 5, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
Arc alternatives
- Arc vs Dia
Free plan · from $20/mo
- Arc vs Vivaldi
Free
- Arc vs Brave
Free plan · from $3.00/mo
Common questions
Is Arc free?
Yes. Arc is free to use. Arc is a free download for Mac and Windows, and no paid plan is listed on arc.net. The mobile app, Arc Search, is listed as free on the App Store.
How much does Arc cost?
Arc lists one plan. Free: $0. Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Arc work on?
Arc is available on macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
How is Arc rated?
Arc's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24,990 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Arc have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Arc is listed for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
Is Arc open source?
Arc is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
What does Arc integrate with?
Arc's listing names Google Calendar, Gmail, Notion, Google Meet, Spotify, Linear, GitHub and Figma. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Arc?
Arc is made by The Browser Company of New York.
What are the alternatives to Arc?
The closest alternatives to Arc in our directory are Dia, Zen Browser, Vivaldi, Google Chrome and Brave. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Arc.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.