Arc Browser
Superhuman
| Feature | Arc Browser | Superhuman |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | From $25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | knowledge-workers, researchers, designers, tab-heavy-users | executives, sales-professionals, founders, high-volume-emailers |
| Founded | 2022 | 2014 |
| Vertical Tabs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Spaces | ✓ | ✗ |
| Split View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Boosts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Easel | ✓ | ✗ |
| Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Features | ✓ | ✗ |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Triage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Read Statuses | ✗ | ✓ |
| Split Inbox | ✗ | ✓ |
| Snippets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduled Send | ✗ | ✓ |
| Undo Send | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Superhuman Pros
- Fastest email client with sub-100ms interactions
- AI triage auto-prioritizes and summarizes emails
- Split inbox and snippets for efficient workflows
- Read statuses show when emails are opened
✗ Superhuman Cons
- Expensive at $25-33/month per user
- No free plan or trial without invite
- Gmail and Outlook only (no other providers)
The Verdict
Arc Browser is built for knowledge workers and researchers, with a focus on vertical-tabs and spaces. Superhuman targets executives and sales professionals and leads with keyboard-shortcuts and ai-triage.
Arc Browser uses custom enterprise pricing, while Superhuman starts at $25/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Arc Browser has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Superhuman requires a paid subscription from day one.
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.