Arc Publishing vs Microsoft Start

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.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Arc Publishing or Microsoft Start better?

Neither clearly leads. Arc Publishing starts at On request and Microsoft Start at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Arc Publishing or Microsoft Start?

Microsoft Start has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Arc Publishing and Free for Microsoft Start.

Does Arc Publishing or Microsoft Start run on more platforms?

Arc Publishing runs on Web, Mobile. Microsoft Start runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.

Can I use Microsoft Start for free?

Yes. Microsoft Start has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Arc Publishing starts at On request.

What is Arc Publishing best used for?

Arc Publishing is most often used for content management for news and digital publishers, subscription and paywall management, video publishing alongside articles, multi-site delivery for broadcast and b2b publishers. Of those, content management for news and digital publishers and subscription and paywall management are not what Microsoft Start is typically brought in for.

What can Arc Publishing do that Microsoft Start cannot?

Arc Publishing covers Modular CMS, Content creation, Publishing workflow, Paywall management. Microsoft Start covers Personalized news, Topic following, Weather updates, Sports scores. Both handle Web support.