Arc Browser
Krisp
| Feature | Arc Browser | Krisp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | Free / from $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | knowledge-workers, researchers, designers, tab-heavy-users | remote-workers, call-center-agents, podcasters, freelancers |
| Founded | 2022 | 2017 |
| Vertical Tabs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Spaces | ✓ | ✗ |
| Split View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Boosts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Easel | ✓ | ✗ |
| Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Features | ✓ | ✗ |
| Noise Cancellation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Echo Removal | ✗ | ✓ |
| Meeting Transcription | ✗ | ✓ |
| Meeting Notes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Call Insights | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cross Platform | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Krisp Pros
- Works with any app
- Excellent noise removal
- Meeting transcription
- Low latency
✗ Krisp Cons
- Free plan limited minutes
- Occasional voice distortion
- CPU usage on older machines
The Verdict
Arc Browser is built for knowledge workers and researchers, with a focus on vertical-tabs and spaces. Krisp targets remote workers and call center agents and leads with noise-cancellation and echo-removal.
Arc Browser uses custom enterprise pricing, while Krisp starts at $8/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.
Feature-wise, Arc Browser offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Krisp takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.