Arc Browser AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Ad Blockers

The best Ad Blocker alternative to Arc Browser is Brave, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Arc Browser and 14 are Ad Blockers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Ad Blocker alternatives to Arc Browser are Vivaldi, Opera, Firefox Focus and Midori.

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Arc Browser alternatives page was last updated Jun 27, 2025
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  1. Brave icon

    Brave

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    Fast, secure browser integrating ad and tracker blockage, privacy features, and VPN. Offers seamless performance with data and battery optimization, faster loads by blocking pop-ups and ads. Safeguards user privacy with tracking protections and built-in brave search.

    232 Brave alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Brave screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2. Tor icon  Support for TOR
    3.  Chromium-based Browsers
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Built-in Script Blocker
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Fingerprinting protection
    8.  Cryptocurrency rewards
    9.  HTTPS Support
    10.  AdBlock Friendly
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Brave VS Arc Browser

     
    Comments about Brave as an Alternative to Arc Browser
    Rato GBM
    Positive Apr 24, 2024
    1

    Although Arc has a nice design, Brave can get just as good after going through the settings (turn on sidebar tabs etc.) while also still having the truckload of features.

    Arc Browser Icon
    Brave icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Brave is a great Arc Browser alternative.

    • Brave is Free and Open SourceArc Browser is Free and Proprietary
    • Brave is Privacy focused and Security-focusedArc Browser is not according to our users
  2. Vivaldi icon

    Vivaldi

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    The Vivaldi browser protects you from trackers, blocks unwanted ads, and puts you in control with unique built-in features.

    171 Vivaldi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    Vivaldi v7.0 for desktop Dashboard

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Tab Stacking
    2.  Support for Chrome extensions
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Side panel
    5.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    6.  Speed dial
    7.  Sidebar
    8.  Group tabs
    9.  Integrated Email Client
    10.  Quick Command Panel
    11.  Opera-like
    12.  Block Trackers

    Vivaldi VS Arc Browser

     
    Comments about Vivaldi as an Alternative to Arc Browser
    Guest
    Positive May 14, 2024
    0

    Similar features, just implemented differently

    Arc Browser Icon
    Vivaldi icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Vivaldi is a great Arc Browser alternative.

    • Vivaldi is Free and ProprietaryArc Browser is also Free and Proprietary
    • Vivaldi is CustomizableArc Browser is not according to our users
  4. Opera icon

    Opera

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    A fast, secure web browser with advanced privacy features like a built-in VPN with ad blocking, Speed Dial, smart AI, cloud sync, picture-in-picture mode, and easy extensibility through plugins and extensions.

    222 Opera alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
    Opera screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Built-in VPN
    2.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    3.  Limit ram usage
    4.  Sidebar
    5.  Support for Chrome extensions
    6.  Portable
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Picture in Picture
    9.  Currency Conversion
    10.  Support for Gestures
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Opera VS Arc Browser

     
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    Opera icon
    Opera

    A fast, secure web browser with advanced privacy features like a built-in VPN with ad blocking, Speed Dial, smart AI, cloud sync, picture-in-picture mode, and easy extensibility through plugins and extensions.

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  6. Firefox Focus icon

    Firefox Focus

     104 likes
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    Firefox Focus is the Mozilla-made browser that considers your privacy first and foremost. By default, it blocks ad-trackers and it helps keep things secure by providing easy ways to clear your browsing history, including passwords and cookies.

    120 Firefox Focus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Firefox Focus screenshot 1
    Firefox Focus screenshot 2
    Firefox Focus screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Single Tab
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Firefox-based Browsers
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Sync via TOR network
    9. Tor icon  Support for TOR

    Firefox Focus VS Arc Browser

     
  7. Midori icon

    Midori

     253 likes
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    Midori is a lightweight, fast, and free web browser. It aligns well with the Xfce philosophy of making the most out of available resources.

    116 Midori alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CL flagChile

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Midori new Tab

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Based on Gecko engine
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Picture in Picture
    4.  Integrated Password Manager
    5.  Portable
    6.  Tab Stacking
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Block Trackers
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  Built-in VPN
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Website Translation

    Midori VS Arc Browser

     
  8. DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser icon

    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser

     62 likes
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    Privacy-focused open-source smartphone browser by DuckDuckGo blocks trackers, enforces encrypted connections, and provides a Privacy Grade. Partners with 'Terms of Service Didn't Read' and offers features like tabs, bookmarks, and autocomplete, keeping search data private.

    168 DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Data Cleansing
    3.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  DNS blacklist
    9.  Forces encrypted connection

    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser VS Arc Browser

     
  10. Ecosia Browser icon

    Ecosia Browser

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    Ecosia Browser is the newest product from Ecosia an eco-friendly, fast, ad-free browsing experience that supports reforestation.

    70 Ecosia Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Ecosia Browser screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Picture in Picture
    6.  Support for Gestures
    7.  Ad-free

    Ecosia Browser VS Arc Browser

     
  11. Quetta icon

    Quetta

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    Browsing reinvented with cutting-edge ad removal, lightning-fast speeds, and robust data protection through biometric encryption.

    88 Quetta alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Quetta screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Website Translation
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Block Trackers
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Picture in Picture
    10.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    11.  Chromium-based Browsers
    12.  Based on Blink engine

    Quetta VS Arc Browser

     
  12. Privacy Browser icon

    Privacy Browser

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    Privacy Browser protects your privacy by disabling features like JavaScript, DOM storage, and cookies that are used by websites to track users. Settings can be adjusted by domain and on-the-fly to enable these features when needed.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Privacy Browser screenshot 1
    Privacy Browser screenshot 2
    Privacy Browser screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Disable JavaScript
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Built-in Script Blocker
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8. Tor icon  Support for TOR
    9. I2P icon  i2P integration

    Privacy Browser VS Arc Browser

     
  13. Slimjet icon

    Slimjet

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    Slimjet is a fast, smart and powerful web browser based on the Blink engine. It is built on top of the Chromium open source project, on which Google chrome is also based. Slimjet integrates a lot of powerful and convenient features to help users maximize their online...

    138 Slimjet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Slimjet screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  Built-in Download Manager
    3.  Chromium-based Browsers
    4.  Download Accelerator
    5.  Portable
    6.  Website Translation
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Sync with Google Drive
    9. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    10.  Built-in Adobe Flash Player
    11.  Integrated Form filler
    12.  Based on Blink engine

    Slimjet VS Arc Browser

     
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