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Arc Search vs Claude in Chrome
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
Find it, Faster with Arc Search
Bring Claude's AI assistance to your browser.
Primary task
Browsing assistance
Browsing assistance
Pricing
Free
Freemium · Free + from $17/mo
Pricing details
Free
Free + from $17/mo
Billing cycle
Not documented
Monthly
API access
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
iOS
Web, Chrome Extension
Integrations
Not documented
Chrome
Source rating
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Catalog views
911
10k
Estimated monthly traffic
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Catalog imported
30 Aug 2026
31 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- Faster, more precise answers
- Efficient information summarization
- 'BROWSE FOR ME' feature
- 'PINCH TO SUMMARIZE' feature
- Reduces user effort
- Extension for Chrome
- Compatible with Claude Code
- Compatible with Claude Desktop
- Allows task automation
- Performs complex data parsing
Listed limitations
- No Android version
- No native iPad version
- Automatic archiving can't be disabled
- Not suitable for heavy tab users
- No bookmarking feature
- Only for Chrome browser
- Still in beta phase
- Relevant for Claude users
- Risks from bad actors
- Requires manual review