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Arc vs Zen Browser

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Arc

8.0
Browsers

Chromium based browser

Zen Browser

8.0
Browsers

Gecko based web browser

Metric Arc Zen Browser
Category Browsers Browsers
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 2.9K 2.3K
90-day Installs 7.6K 7.5K
365-day Installs 31.6K 35.0K
Version 1.145.0,79930 1.19.11b
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 40.6K
GitHub Forks 1.4K
Open Issues 532
License MPL-2.0
Language JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 10, 2024

Reviews

Arc

Arc is a Chromium-based browser offering enhanced privacy controls and customization options, making it ideal for users seeking more control over their browsing experience.

Arc is a web browser built on Chromium with additional privacy and customization features.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a focus on privacy
  • + Customizable with various extensions and themes
  • + Regular auto-updates ensure security and functionality

Cons

  • - Limited direct community discussion
  • - Privacy features require manual configuration

Zen Browser

Zen Browser is a Gecko-based web browser that offers a minimalist design and extensive customization options, appealing to users seeking a calm and tailored browsing experience.

Zen Browser provides a customizable web browsing experience with a focus on design and user preferences.

Pros

  • + Customizable interface
  • + Minimalist design
  • + Active development and updates
  • + Strong community support

Cons

  • - Past security vulnerabilities
  • - Technical issues such as tab loss on updates