Arc Browser AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to Arc Browser is Zen Browser, 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 15 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Arc Browser are Pale Moon, Falkon, Iridium Browser and Deta Surf.

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Arc Browser alternatives page was last updated Jun 9, 2025
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  1. Zen Browser icon

    Zen Browser

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    Experience a privacy-focused, open-source browser rich with features like vertical tabs, Split View, Zen Glance, and extensive security protocols. Built on Firefox, it's currently in beta, emphasizing privacy and adaptability, with future plans for horizontal tabs.

    84 Zen Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Zen Browser screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Firefox-based Browsers
    2.  Vertical Tabs
    3.  Split-screen view
    4.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    5.  Sidebar
    6.  Workspaces
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Based on Gecko engine
    9.  Multiple Profiles
    10.  Picture in Picture
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  No registration required

    Zen Browser VS Arc Browser

     
    Comments about Zen Browser as an Alternative to Arc Browser
    Top Positive Comment
    Kelson V
    Mar 28, 2025
    1

    If Zen isn't inspired by Arc, it's certainly aiming for the same design philosophy. Firefox-based, and doesn't require you to log in just to open the browser.

    Most Recent Comment
    z0x8m3mg
    Positive Jun 9, 2025
    0

    The only other browser than feels like Arc, plus it runs on Linux

    Paul
    Positive Apr 28, 2025
    1

    Pretty similar to Arc, but open source, based on Firefox, and privacy-focused.

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

    • Zen Browser is Free and Open SourceArc Browser is Free and Proprietary
    • Zen Browser is Customizable and Privacy focusedArc Browser is not according to our users
  2. Pale Moon icon

    Pale Moon

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    This open-source Goanna-based browser for Windows, Linux, Mac, and FreeBSD offers customization, security, and privacy. Forked from Firefox, it's optimized for modern processors, ad-free, and supports unique extensions, community-backed. Comes with a functional status bar, supports NPAPI plugins.

    186 Pale Moon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Pale Moon screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Optimal performance
    4.  Privacy focused
    5.  Security-focused
    6.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Based on Goanna engine
    2.  Support for Firefox extensions
    3.  Firefox-based Browsers
    4.  Built-in RSS reader
    5.  Legacy addons support
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  User Custom Toolbar
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Optimized for Windows
    12.  Optimized Firefox

    Pale Moon VS Arc Browser

     
  4. Falkon icon

    Falkon

     166 likes
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    Falkon, formerly QupZilla, is a QtWebEngine based cross-platform web browser.

    It aims to be a lightweight web browser available through all major platforms.

    Falkon has all standard functions you expect from a web browser. It includes bookmarks, history (both also in sidebar).

    182 Falkon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    Falkon screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  Based on QTWebEngine
    3.  Cross-Platform
    4.  Portable
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  Speed dial
    7.  Fast speed
    8.  Built-in RSS reader
    9.  Multiple languages

    Falkon VS Arc Browser

     
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  6. Iridium Browser icon

    Iridium Browser

     92 likes
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    Iridium Browser is a free, open, and libre browser modification of the Chromium code base, with privacy being enhanced in several key areas.

    167 Iridium Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Iridium Browser screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Chromium-based Browsers
    2.  Ungoogled
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Portable

    Iridium Browser VS Arc Browser

     
  7. Deta Surf icon

    Deta Surf

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    Deta Surf is a digital tool that functions as a browser, file manager, and AI assistant. It revolutionizes the traditional web browser by incorporating AI. It simplifies bookmarking web content and allows users to switch between tasks without minimizing or context switching...

    25 Deta Surf alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    Deta Surf screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Built-in AI Assistant
    2.  Export to PDF
    3.  Local Storage
    4.  AI Summarization
    5.  Built-in File Manager
    6.  AI-Powered
    7.  Integrated Search

    Deta Surf VS Arc Browser

     
  8. SRWare Iron icon

    SRWare Iron

     187 likes
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    SRWare Iron, or simply Iron, is a fork of the free and open-source web browser Chromium , of which Google Chrome is a fork of. Iron primarily aims to eliminate usage tracking and other privacy violating...

    164 SRWare Iron alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
    SRWare Iron screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Block Trackers
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Portable
    4.  Chromium-based Browsers
    5.  SRWare
    6.  Built-in Ad-blocker

    SRWare Iron VS Arc Browser

     
  10. K-Meleon icon

    K-Meleon

     122 likes
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    K-Meleon is an extremely fast, customizable, lightweight web browser based on the Gecko layout engine developed by Mozilla which is also used by Firefox. K-Meleon is free, open source software released under the GNU General Public License and is designed specifically for...

    156 K-Meleon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Gecko
    K-Meleon screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Based on Gecko engine
    4.  Firefox-based Browsers
    5.  Active Development

    K-Meleon VS Arc Browser

     
  11. 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.

    71 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

     
  12. Startpage Private Browser icon

    Startpage Private Browser

     10 likes
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    Rocket into the future of online privacy with the Startpage Private Browser app. This free app is the easiest way to search with Startpage on your mobile device.

    79 Startpage Private Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Startpage Private Browser screenshot 1
    Startpage Private Browser screenshot 2
    Startpage Private Browser screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Block Trackers
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Instant Answers

    Startpage Private Browser VS Arc Browser

     
  13. Otter Browser icon

    Otter Browser

     82 likes
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    Web browser controlled by the user, not vice-versa.

    Otter Browser is a project aiming to recreate best aspects of classic Opera (12.x) UI using Qt5. Its primary objective is to become haven for power users that cannot stand what happened to Opera after ditching Presto engine. Ot.

    133 Otter Browser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    Otter Browser screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Opera-like
    2.  Built-in RSS reader
    3.  Feed Reader
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  Support for Gestures
    8.  Portable
    9.  Full keyboard shortcuts
    10.  Built-in Download Manager
    11.  Tabbed browsing
    12.  Content Filtering

    Otter Browser VS Arc Browser

     
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