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Arc vs Capital One Shopping

Arc logo

Arc

Browser Extensions

Chromium-based browser organized around user workflows

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Capital One Shopping logo

Capital One Shopping

Browser Extensions

Automatically save while you shop

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; Capital One Shopping limited to coupon and price comparison features, no true cashback rewards
  • They diverge on capability: Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, Capital One Shopping covers Price comparison.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arc and Capital One Shopping actually diverge.

Attributes where Arc and Capital One Shopping differ
AttributeArcCapital One Shopping
Pricing modelFreeUnknown
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOSWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2014

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 Capital One Shopping

  • Price comparison
  • Coupon finder
  • Price tracking
  • Credits rewards
  • 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 Capital One Shopping
  • Separating personal and professional browsing with spacesnot Capital One Shopping
  • Privacy-conscious web browsing without trackingnot Capital One Shopping
  • Tab and window management for productivitynot Capital One Shopping

Capital One Shopping

  • Automatically applying coupon codes at checkoutnot Arc
  • Tracking price drops on itemsnot Arc
  • Earning category-based cashback on purchasesnot 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

Capital One Shopping

  • Limited to coupon and price comparison features, no true cashback rewards
  • Dependent on retailers offering coupons or price matching
  • Browser extension adds processing overhead to shopping sessions

Pricing, plan by plan

Arc

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

Capital One Shopping

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Capital One Shopping review.

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 Capital One Shopping if

  • You need price comparison.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want coupon finder.
Capital One Shopping review

Questions people ask

Is Arc or Capital One Shopping better?
Neither clearly leads. Arc starts at Free and Capital One Shopping at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arc or Capital One Shopping?
Arc starts at Free and Capital One Shopping at Free.
Does Arc or Capital One Shopping run on more platforms?
Arc runs on macOS, Windows, iOS. Capital One Shopping runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 Capital One Shopping is typically brought in for.
What can Arc do that Capital One Shopping cannot?
Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, Split View, Themes, Privacy-First Design. Capital One Shopping covers Price comparison, Coupon finder, Price tracking, Credits rewards.

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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Capital One Shopping: Is Capital One Shopping free?

Yes. Capital One Shopping is 100% free to install and use on desktop or mobile. There are no fees or charges.

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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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Capital One Shopping: Does Capital One Shopping require a Capital One account?

No. Capital One Shopping is free for everyone, including people who are not Capital One customers.

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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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Capital One Shopping: What platforms does Capital One Shopping support?

Capital One Shopping is available as a browser extension for desktop browsers and as a mobile app for iOS and Android.

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