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Arc vs Awesome Screenshot

Arc logo

Arc

Browser Extensions

Chromium-based browser organized around user workflows

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Browser Extensions

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Arc no longer receiving active feature development as of May 2025, entering maintenance mode; Awesome Screenshot free browser extension with limited information about premium tier pricing on homepage
  • They diverge on capability: Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arc and Awesome Screenshot actually diverge.

Attributes where Arc and Awesome Screenshot differ
AttributeArcAwesome Screenshot
Pricing modelFreefreemium
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOSChrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari
FoundedUnknown2007

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Browser Extensions).

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 Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen capture
  • Annotation tools
  • Cloud storage
  • Screen recording
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

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 Awesome Screenshot
  • Separating personal and professional browsing with spacesnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Privacy-conscious web browsing without trackingnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Tab and window management for productivitynot Awesome Screenshot

Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen recording for tutorials and documentationnot Arc
  • Screenshot annotation for design feedbacknot Arc
  • Team collaboration on visual communicationnot Arc
  • Bug reporting with visual evidencenot Arc
  • Social media content creationnot 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

Awesome Screenshot

  • Free browser extension with limited information about premium tier pricing on homepage
  • Pricing details not fully disclosed on main page

Pricing, plan by plan

Arc

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

Awesome Screenshot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screen capture
    • Basic annotation
    • Cloud storage

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 Awesome Screenshot if

  • You need screen capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
  • You also want annotation tools.
Awesome Screenshot review

Questions people ask

Is Arc or Awesome Screenshot better?
Neither clearly leads. Arc starts at Free and Awesome Screenshot at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arc or Awesome Screenshot?
Arc starts at Free and Awesome Screenshot at Free.
Does Arc or Awesome Screenshot run on more platforms?
Arc runs on macOS, Windows, iOS. Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
Can I use Arc for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Awesome Screenshot is typically brought in for.
What can Arc do that Awesome Screenshot cannot?
Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, Split View, Themes, Privacy-First Design. Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording.

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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