Arc vs Shift
No leader: the top candidate Shift has only 0.18 confidence (low), below the 0.35 needed to declare a winner. The attribute-by-attribute breakdown below, with a source and date on every value, is the honest way to compare them.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for browser productivity. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Arc
Arc is a browser that prioritizes user privacy and control, built on Chromium with features like customizable workspaces, account switching with isolated data, and split-view capabilities to organize your work and personal browsing.
Shift
A browser that lets you organize apps and tabs into dedicated spaces for different tasks, with integrated security protections, password management, and AI capabilities.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Shift
Free tier with 5 spaces, or $199.99/year for unlimited spaces and expanded AI features
- FreeFree
- 5 Spaces
- 10 apps per Space
- Email and chatbot support
- Advanced$199.99/year
- Unlimited Spaces
- Unlimited apps per Space
- Expanded Shift AI usage
- Priority customer support with video calling
- TeamContact sales
- Consolidated billing
- Central dashboard for management
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
Arc
- uBlock Origin
Shift
Not documented yet.
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.