Arc alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Arc: stops working on 22 December 2026, and no new accounts can be created. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Arc, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Dia currently ranks first.
Arc has been discontinued. Sunsetting: no new accounts since 22 October 2026; the macOS and Windows apps stop working on 22 December 2026.
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Best Arc alternative for most people
DiaThe official replacement from the same team, with direct import of Spaces, tabs and passwords.
Best Arc alternative for a free option
Zen BrowserArc-style sidebar, workspaces and split view, open source on Firefox.
Best Arc alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
OrionNative Mac browser with vertical tabs and low battery use.
Best Arc alternative for open source
Zen BrowserArc-style sidebar, workspaces and split view, open source on Firefox.
Best Arc alternative for Mac
VivaldiVertical tabs, workspaces and tiling in a long-established browser.
Best Arc alternative for Windows
Microsoft EdgeVertical tabs and split screen in a widely supported Chromium browser.
Best Arc alternative for Linux
Zen BrowserArc-style sidebar, workspaces and split view, open source on Firefox.
Best Arc alternative for iPhone and Android
VivaldiVertical tabs, workspaces and tiling in a long-established browser.
Arc alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Arc?
Dia ranks first right now. The official replacement from the same team, with direct import of Spaces, tabs and passwords. Zen Browser and Vivaldi follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Arc?
Yes. Dia (free plan + paid), Zen Browser (open source), Vivaldi (free) and SigmaOS (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Arc?
Yes: Zen Browser.
Which Arc alternatives work on Linux?
Zen Browser, Vivaldi and Microsoft Edge run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Arc?
The complaints we hear most: stops working on 22 December 2026; no new accounts can be created; only basic updates until shutdown.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Arc, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.