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 Edge
Arc is best for people who already love it. Edge is best for Windows and Microsoft 365.
Pick Edge if
Your work runs on Microsoft 365 or you want sleeping tabs that save memory.
The catch. It nudges you toward Microsoft’s services and Copilot, and it blocks trackers but not ads.
Arc vs Edge, feature by feature
| Arc | Edge | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Chromium | Chromium |
| Vertical tabs | On by default | Yes, one click |
| Sites on screen at once | Up to four, in Split View | Two, in Split screen |
| Separate workspaces | Spaces and Profiles | Workspaces and profiles |
| Ad and tracker blocking | Through an extension | Trackers, not ads |
| Extensions | Chrome Web Store | Edge Add-ons and Chrome Web Store |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, iPhone | macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android |
| Open source | No | No |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Development | Maintenance only since May 2025 | Active |
Questions
Is Arc better than Edge?
Neither wins everywhere. Arc is best for people who already love it; Edge is best for Windows and Microsoft 365. Pick Arc if you already use it and it still does everything you need. Pick Edge if your work runs on Microsoft 365 or you want sleeping tabs that save memory.
Do Arc and Edge block ads?
Arc: Through an extension. Edge: Trackers, not ads.
Which extensions do Arc and Edge run?
Arc: Chrome Web Store. Edge: Edge Add-ons and Chrome Web Store.
Where do Arc and Edge run?
Arc: macOS, Windows, iPhone. Edge: macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android.
Are Arc and Edge free?
Both are free.