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Arc vs Coda

Arc logo

Arc

Browser Extensions

Chromium-based browser organized around user workflows

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Coda logo

Coda

Technology

The doc that brings it all together

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; Coda mobile apps are significantly weaker than competitors with sign-in issues and poor performance
  • They diverge on capability: Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, Coda covers Interactive documents.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arc and Coda actually diverge.

Attributes where Arc and Coda differ
AttributeArcCoda
Pricing modelFreeUnknown
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOSWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryBrowser ExtensionsTechnology
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Coda

  • Interactive documents
  • Tables as databases
  • Formulas
  • Automation
  • Templates
  • Packs (integrations)
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Mobile apps

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

Coda

  • Meeting notesnot Arc
  • Project trackersnot Arc
  • Product roadmapsnot Arc
  • Team wikisnot Arc
  • OKR trackingnot 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

Coda

  • Mobile apps are significantly weaker than competitors with sign-in issues and poor performance
  • No offline mode limits accessibility
  • Limited direct import and export options, no native Markdown or workspace-level Word export
  • Requires significant time investment to master compared to simpler alternatives

Pricing, plan by plan

Arc

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

Coda

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Coda 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 Coda if

  • You need interactive documents.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want tables as databases.
Coda review

Questions people ask

Is Arc or Coda better?
Neither clearly leads. Arc starts at Free and Coda at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arc or Coda?
Arc starts at Free and Coda at Free.
Does Arc or Coda run on more platforms?
Arc runs on macOS, Windows, iOS. Coda 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 Coda is typically brought in for.
What can Arc do that Coda cannot?
Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, Split View, Themes, Privacy-First Design. Coda covers Interactive documents, Tables as databases, Formulas, Automation.

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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Coda: How is Coda priced?

Coda uses Doc Maker billing with a free plan available. Pro tier is $10/Doc Maker/month, Team is $30/Doc Maker/month, and Enterprise is custom pricing. Only users who create or edit doc structure pay; viewers and editors are free. 17% discount when paying annually.

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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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Coda: What integrations does Coda support?

Coda integrates with 600+ applications through its Packs ecosystem, including Slack, Salesforce, Jira, GitHub, Figma, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365, allowing seamless workflow automation and data sync.

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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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Coda: Does Coda have AI capabilities?

Yes, Coda AI and Coda Brain provide AI-assisted writing, table summarization, automation generation, and knowledge retrieval. AI capabilities are available starting from the Pro tier rather than being enterprise-only.

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Coda: What are Coda's main limitations?

Weak mobile apps with sign-in issues and laggy performance, no offline mode, limited direct import options, no native Markdown or Word workspace export, and steeper learning curve than Notion for new users.

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