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Arc vs Attribution

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Arc

Browser Extensions

Chromium-based browser organized around user workflows

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
A

Attribution

Marketing

First-party data marketing attribution platform

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Arc has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, Attribution covers First-party data attribution.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arc and Attribution actually diverge.

Attributes where Arc and Attribution differ
AttributeArcAttribution
Starting priceFree$2000/month
Pricing modelFreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOSWeb, Mobile, Api
CategoryBrowser ExtensionsMarketing
FoundedUnknown2020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Arc

  • Spaces and Profiles
  • Split View
  • Themes
  • Privacy-First Design
  • Chromium Updates

Only in Attribution

  • First-party data attribution
  • Multi-touch attribution
  • Privacy-compliant tracking
  • Real-time insights
  • Conversion tracking
  • Channel attribution
  • Custom reporting
  • API access

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Arc

  • Organizing work across multiple projects within one browsernot Attribution
  • Separating personal and professional browsing with spacesnot Attribution
  • Privacy-conscious web browsing without trackingnot Attribution
  • Tab and window management for productivitynot Attribution

Attribution

  • Marketing attributionnot Arc
  • ROI trackingnot Arc
  • Privacy-compliant trackingnot Arc
  • First-party datanot Arc

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Arc

  • No longer receiving active feature development as of May 2025, entering maintenance mode
  • Limited cross-platform availability compared to mainstream browsers
  • Smaller ecosystem of extensions compared to Chrome
  • Focused on macOS and Windows, with limited iOS support

Attribution

Nothing recorded yet. See the Attribution review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Arc

Free
  • ArcFree
    • Spaces and profiles organization
    • Split view customization
    • Themes and personalization

Attribution

$2000/month
  • Starter$2000/month
    • Up to 5 channels
    • Basic attribution
    • Monthly reports
  • Professional$5000/month
    • Unlimited channels
    • Advanced attribution
    • Weekly reports
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom implementation
    • Real-time attribution
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Arc if

  • You need spaces and profiles.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on macOS, Windows, iOS.
  • You also want split view.
Arc review

Choose Attribution if

  • You need first-party data attribution.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want multi-touch attribution.
Attribution review

Questions people ask

Is Arc or Attribution better?
Neither clearly leads. Arc starts at Free and Attribution at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arc or Attribution?
Arc has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Arc and $2000/month for Attribution.
Does Arc or Attribution run on more platforms?
Arc runs on macOS, Windows, iOS. Attribution runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
Can I use Arc for free?
Yes. Arc has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Attribution starts at $2000/month.
What is Arc best used for?
Arc is most often used for organizing work across multiple projects within one browser, separating personal and professional browsing with spaces, privacy-conscious web browsing without tracking, tab and window management for productivity. Of those, organizing work across multiple projects within one browser and separating personal and professional browsing with spaces are not what Attribution is typically brought in for.
What can Arc do that Attribution cannot?
Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, Split View, Themes, Privacy-First Design. Attribution covers First-party data attribution, Multi-touch attribution, Privacy-compliant tracking, Real-time insights.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Arc: Does Arc Browser cost anything to use?

Arc is completely free to download and use with no subscription required. All features are available at no cost.

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Arc: What operating systems does Arc support?

Arc is available on macOS, Windows, and iOS. Windows and mobile versions are available for download.

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Arc: Will Arc continue to receive new features?

As of May 2025, Arc entered maintenance mode with no new features planned. The Browser Company's focus has shifted to Dia browser, though Arc continues to receive security updates.

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