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Arc vs BuiltWith

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Arc

Browser Extensions

Chromium-based browser organized around user workflows

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
BuiltWith logo

BuiltWith

Browser Extensions

See what websites are built with

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; BuiltWith free tier limited to individual site lookups with no features
  • They diverge on capability: Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, BuiltWith covers Technology profiling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arc and BuiltWith actually diverge.

Attributes where Arc and BuiltWith differ
AttributeArcBuiltWith
Pricing modelFreesubscription
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOSWeb
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 BuiltWith

  • Technology profiling
  • Market research
  • Competitor analysis
  • Lead generation
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge 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 BuiltWith
  • Separating personal and professional browsing with spacesnot BuiltWith
  • Privacy-conscious web browsing without trackingnot BuiltWith
  • Tab and window management for productivitynot BuiltWith

BuiltWith

  • Technology intelligence and market researchnot Arc
  • Competitive analysis and lead generationnot Arc
  • Web technology tracking and reportingnot 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

BuiltWith

  • Free tier limited to individual site lookups with no features
  • Basic plan severely limited: 2 technologies, 2 keywords, 2 reports
  • Single login user on Basic and Pro plans
  • Minimum paid plan is $295/month
  • No monthly payment option mentioned; minimum 1-month term annual

Pricing, plan by plan

Arc

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

BuiltWith

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Individual site lookups
    • Limited data access
  • Basic$295/month
    • 2 Technologies
    • 2 Keywords
    • 2 Retail Reports
  • Pro$495/month
    • Unlimited Technologies
    • Unlimited Keywords
    • Unlimited Retail Reports
  • Team$995/month
    • Unlimited access all features
    • Unlimited Pro Logins
    • CRM Integration

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 BuiltWith if

  • You need technology profiling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want market research.
BuiltWith review

Questions people ask

Is Arc or BuiltWith better?
Neither clearly leads. Arc starts at Free and BuiltWith at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arc or BuiltWith?
Arc starts at Free and BuiltWith at Free.
Does Arc or BuiltWith run on more platforms?
Arc runs on macOS, Windows, iOS. BuiltWith runs on Web.
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 BuiltWith is typically brought in for.
What can Arc do that BuiltWith cannot?
Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, Split View, Themes, Privacy-First Design. BuiltWith covers Technology profiling, Market research, Competitor analysis, Lead generation.

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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BuiltWith: Does BuiltWith offer a free plan?

Yes, BuiltWith offers a free tier for individual website lookups. For full features, paid plans start at $295/month (Basic).

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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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BuiltWith: What are the differences between Basic and Pro plans?

Basic ($295/month) includes 2 technologies, 2 keywords, and 2 retail reports. Pro ($495/month) provides unlimited access to technologies, keywords, and retail reports.

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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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BuiltWith: How many users can access BuiltWith simultaneously?

Basic and Pro plans include 1 system login. The Team plan at $995/month provides unlimited Pro Logins for multi-user access.

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BuiltWith: What payment methods does BuiltWith accept?

BuiltWith accepts credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), PayPal, Bitcoin, and wire transfers for yearly contracts.

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