Pick Arc if
You already use it and it still does everything you need.
The catch. It gets no new features: its makers moved to Dia in May 2025.
Arc vs Brave
Arc is best for people who already love it. Brave is best for privacy without setup.
Pick Brave if
You want ads and trackers gone from the first page while keeping Chrome extensions.
The catch. It ships extras — crypto rewards, a wallet, an AI assistant — you may want to switch off.
Arc vs Brave, feature by feature
| Arc | Brave | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Chromium | Chromium |
| Vertical tabs | On by default | Yes, in settings |
| Sites on screen at once | Up to four, in Split View | Two, in Split View |
| Separate workspaces | Spaces and Profiles | Profiles and tab groups |
| Ad and tracker blocking | Through an extension | Built in, ads and trackers |
| Extensions | Chrome Web Store | Chrome Web Store |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, iPhone | macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Development | Maintenance only since May 2025 | Active |
Questions
Is Arc better than Brave?
Neither wins everywhere. Arc is best for people who already love it; Brave is best for privacy without setup. Pick Arc if you already use it and it still does everything you need. Pick Brave if you want ads and trackers gone from the first page while keeping Chrome extensions.
Do Arc and Brave block ads?
Arc: Through an extension. Brave: Built in, ads and trackers.
Which extensions do Arc and Brave run?
Both install extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
Where do Arc and Brave run?
Arc: macOS, Windows, iPhone. Brave: macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android.
Are Arc and Brave free?
Both are free.