Browser Extensions · head to head
Arc vs Raindrop.io
Arc
Browser Extensions
Chromium-based browser organized around user workflows
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Arc no longer receiving active feature development as of May 2025, entering maintenance mode; Raindrop.io no offline access to bookmarks
- They diverge on capability: Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, Raindrop.io covers Bookmark management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Arc and Raindrop.io actually diverge.
| Attribute | Arc | Raindrop.io |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Unknown |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, iOS | Web, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 2013 |
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 Raindrop.io
- Bookmark management
- Collections
- Full-text search
- Duplicate detection
- 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 Raindrop.io
- Separating personal and professional browsing with spacesnot Raindrop.io
- Privacy-conscious web browsing without trackingnot Raindrop.io
- Tab and window management for productivitynot Raindrop.io
Raindrop.io
- Organizing research materials across multiple projects with instant previewsnot Arc
- Backing up web articles and pages before disappearing from the internetnot Arc
- Tagging and annotating content for collaborative team research with highlightsnot Arc
- Consolidating bookmarks from Twitter, YouTube, and Dropbox into unified collectionsnot 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
Raindrop.io
- No offline access to bookmarks
- Free plan limited to 100 MB per month file uploads
- Free plan limited to 3 highlights per bookmark, Pro unlimited
- Full-text search only available in Pro plan
- No self-hosted deployment option
- No enterprise SSO or SAML support
Pricing, plan by plan
Arc
Free- ArcFree
- Spaces and profiles organization
- Split view customization
- Themes and personalization
Raindrop.io
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited bookmarks and collections
- Basic organization with tags and filters
- Cross-device syncing
- Pro$3.17/month
- Everything in Free
- Full-text search of all page content
- Permanent web archives of saved pages
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.
Choose Raindrop.io if
- You need bookmark management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
- You also want collections.
Questions people ask
- Is Arc or Raindrop.io better?
- Neither clearly leads. Arc starts at Free and Raindrop.io at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Arc or Raindrop.io?
- Arc starts at Free and Raindrop.io at Free.
- Does Arc or Raindrop.io run on more platforms?
- Arc runs on macOS, Windows, iOS. Raindrop.io runs on Web, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, macOS, Windows, 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 Raindrop.io is typically brought in for.
- What can Arc do that Raindrop.io cannot?
- Arc covers Spaces and Profiles, Split View, Themes, Privacy-First Design. Raindrop.io covers Bookmark management, Collections, Full-text search, Duplicate detection.
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.
SourceRaindrop.io: Does Raindrop.io work offline?
No, Raindrop.io is a cloud-based service and does not support offline access to your bookmarks. An offline mode has been heavily requested by users but is not yet available.
SourceArc: What operating systems does Arc support?
Arc is available on macOS, Windows, and iOS. Windows and mobile versions are available for download.
SourceRaindrop.io: Can I export all my bookmarks from Raindrop.io?
Yes. You can export your entire account, individual collections, or selected bookmarks in HTML (Netscape Bookmarks format), CSV, or TXT formats. Pro users can create automatic daily backups with up to 30 retained versions.
SourceArc: 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.
SourceRaindrop.io: What is the difference between the free and Pro plans?
The free plan offers unlimited bookmarks and collections with basic organization. Pro ($38/year) adds full-text search of page content, permanent web archives, AI tag suggestions, file uploads up to 10GB/month, automatic backups, and an AI assistant for managing bookmarks.
SourceRaindrop.io: How much can I upload to Raindrop.io on the free plan?
Free users are limited to 100 MB per month in file uploads, with individual files capped at 100 MB. Pro users get 10 GB per month with 300 MB per file.
SourceRaindrop.io: Does Raindrop.io offer self-hosting or SSO for teams?
No, Raindrop.io is a cloud-only service. There is no self-hosted option or enterprise SSO (SAML/LDAP) support. Authentication is limited to email/password, Google, or Apple sign-in.
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