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 Vivaldi
Arc is best for people who already love it. Vivaldi is best for customising everything.
Pick Vivaldi if
You want tabs on any side, tab stacks, tiling and a setting for nearly everything.
The catch. The number of options takes time to learn, and its interface is not open source.
Arc vs Vivaldi, feature by feature
| Arc | Vivaldi | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Chromium | Chromium |
| Vertical tabs | On by default | Yes, tabs on any side |
| Sites on screen at once | Up to four, in Split View | Several, with Tab Tiling |
| Separate workspaces | Spaces and Profiles | Workspaces and profiles |
| 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 | Partly — the interface is closed |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Development | Maintenance only since May 2025 | Active |
Questions
Is Arc better than Vivaldi?
Neither wins everywhere. Arc is best for people who already love it; Vivaldi is best for customising everything. Pick Arc if you already use it and it still does everything you need. Pick Vivaldi if you want tabs on any side, tab stacks, tiling and a setting for nearly everything.
Do Arc and Vivaldi block ads?
Arc: Through an extension. Vivaldi: Built in, ads and trackers.
Which extensions do Arc and Vivaldi run?
Both install extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
Where do Arc and Vivaldi run?
Arc: macOS, Windows, iPhone. Vivaldi: macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android.
Are Arc and Vivaldi free?
Both are free.