Browser comparison

Google Chrome vs Arc

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

BrowserGeek frog mascot balancing two browser choices.

Google Chrome

Blink on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

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

Arc

Blink on Mac, Windows

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

ScoreGoogle ChromeArc

Privacy

2/5

3/5

Speed

5/5

4/5

AI

3/5

5/5

Extensions

4/5

Customization

4/5

Ease

4/5

BrowserGeek pick: Google Chrome

Google Chrome 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

FeatureGoogle ChromeArc

Private search No No

AI chat No Yes

Tracker blocking No Yes

Blocks targeted ads No Yes

Cookie pop-up blocking No No

Cleaner YouTube ads No Yes

Password manager Yes Yes

Email tracker blocking No No

One-tap erase Yes Yes

Data broker removal No No

Identity restore help No No

Built-in VPN No No

Workspaces Yes Yes

Split view No Yes

Vertical tabs No Yes

Fingerprinting protection No No