Arc Browser
Microsoft Copilot
| Feature | Arc Browser | Microsoft Copilot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | Free / from $20/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | knowledge-workers, researchers, designers, tab-heavy-users | microsoft-365-users, enterprise, students, office-workers |
| Founded | 2022 | 2023 |
| Vertical Tabs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Spaces | ✓ | ✗ |
| Split View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Boosts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Easel | ✓ | ✗ |
| Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Features | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat | ✗ | ✓ |
| Web Search | ✗ | ✓ |
| Image Generation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Document Drafting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Excel Analysis | ✗ | ✓ |
| Teams Summarization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Code Assistance | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Arc Browser Pros
- Innovative sidebar with vertical tabs and spaces
- Built-in tools (notes, easel, split view) reduce extensions
- Profiles and spaces for work/personal separation
- Beautiful design with attention to detail
✗ Arc Browser Cons
- Mac and iOS focused (Windows version limited)
- Steep learning curve from traditional browsers
- Company pivoting away from Arc to new product
✓ Microsoft Copilot Pros
- Free access to GPT-4 via Bing integration
- Deep integration with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams)
- Real-time web search with citations
- Image generation with DALL-E 3 included
✗ Microsoft Copilot Cons
- Microsoft 365 Copilot requires enterprise license
- Less customizable than ChatGPT
- Responses can be overly cautious or generic
The Verdict
Arc Browser is built for knowledge workers and researchers, with a focus on vertical-tabs and spaces. Microsoft Copilot targets microsoft 365 users and enterprise and leads with chat and web-search.
Arc Browser uses custom enterprise pricing, while Microsoft Copilot starts at $20/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Bottom line: Arc Browser has a slight overall edge — but if free access to gpt-4 via bing integration matters most to you, Microsoft Copilot may still be the right call.