Pick Tabula if
Your work spans several sites and you want them side by side on one canvas instead of in tabs.
The catch. It runs on macOS only, it is closed source, and it is newer than everything else here.
Tabula vs Arc
Tabula is best for seeing many sites at once. Arc is best for people who already love it.
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.
Tabula vs Arc, feature by feature
| Tabula | Arc | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Chromium | Chromium |
| Vertical tabs | On by default | On by default |
| Sites on screen at once | As many as you arrange, on a canvas | Up to four, in Split View |
| Separate workspaces | Zones — two free, unlimited on the paid plan | Spaces and Profiles |
| Ad and tracker blocking | Built in, ads and trackers | Through an extension |
| Extensions | Chrome Web Store | Chrome Web Store |
| Platforms | macOS | macOS, Windows, iPhone |
| Open source | No | No |
| Price | Free; $9.99/month for unlimited zones | Free |
| Development | Active | Maintenance only since May 2025 |
Questions
Is Tabula better than Arc?
Neither wins everywhere. Tabula is best for seeing many sites at once; Arc is best for people who already love it. Pick Tabula if your work spans several sites and you want them side by side on one canvas instead of in tabs. Pick Arc if you already use it and it still does everything you need.
Do Tabula and Arc block ads?
Tabula: Built in, ads and trackers. Arc: Through an extension.
Which extensions do Tabula and Arc run?
Both install extensions from the Chrome Web Store.
Where do Tabula and Arc run?
Tabula: macOS. Arc: macOS, Windows, iPhone.
Are Tabula and Arc free?
Tabula: Free; $9.99/month for unlimited zones. Arc: Free.