Arc
Sidebar-driven browser that organizes tabs into spaces
Arc is a Chromium-based browser from The Browser Company that replaces the tab bar with a sidebar, where tabs are grouped into spaces and pinned items while unused tabs are archived automatically. It supports Chrome extensions, split view and Arc Max AI features on macOS and Windows. The company has since shifted its focus to Dia, so Arc mainly receives maintenance updates.
- features
- 4
- alternatives
- 9
- platforms
- 2
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Sidebar with spaces and pinned tabs keeps browsing organized
- Automatic archiving of unused tabs reduces clutter
- Supports Chrome extensions and split view
Cons
- Only receives maintenance updates since the focus moved to Dia
- Unconventional interface takes time to get used to
- No Linux version is available
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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