Browser comparison

Arc vs Vivaldi

Compare Arc and Vivaldi on privacy, speed, AI features, extensions, engines, platforms, and daily workflow fit.

BrowserGeek frog mascot balancing two browser choices.

Arc

Blink on Mac, Windows

Arc is a Blink-engine browser for Mac, Windows. Its strongest BrowserGeek scores are speed, ai, extensions.

Vivaldi

Blink on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Vivaldi is a Blink-engine browser for Mac, Windows, Linux, and more. Its strongest BrowserGeek scores are privacy, speed, extensions.

ScoreArcVivaldi

Privacy

3/5

4/5

Speed

4/5

AI

5/5

1/5

Extensions

4/5

Customization

4/5

5/5

Ease

4/5

3/5

BrowserGeek pick: Vivaldi

Vivaldi has the stronger combined privacy and speed score in this comparison. If your priority is AI, extensions, or a specific platform, check those rows before deciding.

Feature differences

FeatureArcVivaldi

Private search No No

AI chat Yes No

Tracker blocking Yes Yes

Blocks targeted ads Yes Yes

Cookie pop-up blocking No Yes

Cleaner YouTube ads Yes Yes

Password manager Yes Yes

Email tracker blocking No Yes

One-tap erase Yes Yes

Data broker removal No No

Identity restore help No No

Built-in VPN No Yes

Workspaces Yes Yes

Split view Yes Yes

Vertical tabs Yes Yes

Fingerprinting protection No No