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The browser reimagined for how knowledge workers actually work

4.6Editorial

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Coverage area: Productivity & Software

Updated May 2026Hands-on testedEditorially independentHow we test tools →

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Overview

Arc by The Browser Company redesigns the browser around focus and flow. Spaces separate personal and work tabs, Easels turn any webpage into a live canvas for notes, and Arc Max uses AI to summarise pages, answer questions about what you're reading, and auto-generate tab titles — replacing 5 seconds of reading with one keyboard shortcut. For Mac users who live in their browser, Arc is transformative.

Best For

Mac power usersResearchersWritersKnowledge workers with tab overload

Key Features

Spaces for separate work/personal browsing contexts
Arc Max AI for page summarisation and Q&A
Easels for visual note-taking on any webpage
Automatic tab archiving to prevent overload
Split view and picture-in-picture built in

Pros

Entirely free — no paid plan required
Spaces solve the tab chaos most browsers ignore
Arc Max AI page summaries save hours weekly
Beautiful, opinionated design that improves workflows

Cons

macOS and iOS only — Windows users excluded
Steep learning curve for Chrome/Safari users
No extension ecosystem as mature as Chrome

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Pricing

Plan typeFree

PricingFree

Free tier available

Available in the UK

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Editorial Score

4.6

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