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Kort vs Arc
Arc is known for its sidebar, Spaces and Peek link previews. Its maker moved on to Dia and is now part of Atlassian.
Arc stops working on Mac and Windows on 22 December 2026. New accounts closed on 22 October 2026. It had no new features since May 2025. Source, 2026-10-23.
Kort adds 11 things
you don't get in Arc.
Apple's WebKit engineYesNo
- Kort:
- WebKit, Apple's engine (the same as Safari)
- Arc:
- Blink (Chromium) Source, 2026-11-01
Ad blocker, built in and onYesNot confirmed
- Kort:
- Built in and on by default. Blocked inside WebKit before the request is sent. No extension needed
- Arc:
- Not confirmed. Last seen: No built-in ad blocker found; extensions are used Source, 2026-11-01
Cookie pop-ups answeredYesNot confirmed
- Kort:
- Answered for you: "Reject all" or "Only necessary", or hidden
- Arc:
- Not confirmed. Last seen: No built-in cookie pop-up handling found Source, 2026-11-01
No usage data sentYesNot confirmed
- Kort:
- None. Crash reports only if you choose to e-mail them
- Arc:
- Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed Source, 2026-11-01
No account neededYesNo
- Kort:
- None. No sign-in
- Arc:
- Required Source, 2026-11-01
No AI in the browserYesNo
- Kort:
- No AI. Google's AI Overviews hidden by default
- Arc:
- Arc Max features Source, 2026-11-01
Vertical tabs and SpacesYesYes
- Kort:
- Vertical sidebar, Spaces, split view with up to four pages on Mac
- Arc:
- Sidebar tabs, Spaces, profiles Source, 2026-11-01
iPhone and iPad appComingNo
- Kort:
- Mac. iPhone and iPad coming to the App Store
- Arc:
- Mac, Windows. Arc Search on iPhone Source, 2026-11-01
Made in the EUYesNo
- Kort:
- Made in the EU
- Arc:
- The Browser Company of New York, an Atlassian company since October 2025 Source, 2026-11-01
- Yes
- Partly or opt-in
- No
- Not confirmed
- Coming
What Kort adds
- YesBuilt-in ad and tracker blocker
- YesCookie pop-ups answered for you
- YesNo account, no usage data
- YesNo AI in the browser
- YesApple's WebKit, the engine in Safari
- YesActive development, signed updates
- YesLock a Space with Touch ID
- YesSettings per Space
- YesKort Backup, one file
- YesMade in the EU
- YesImport from Arc in one step
- ComingiPhone and iPad appComing
Both Kort and Arc
- Tabs in a sidebar
- Spaces, each with its own colors
- Pinned sites at the top (Favorites in Arc, Essentials in Kort)
- Split view with up to four pages
- Link previews (Glance in Kort, Peek in Arc)
- Link routing to Spaces (Air Traffic Control)
- Old tabs archived for you (Archive in Arc, Tab Archive in Kort)
- A small window for links from other apps (Little Arc in Arc, Quick Window in Kort)
Kort
5 €$5£4.99CHF 559 kr59 kr39 kr22,99 zł129 Kč2 490 Ft
Once. No subscription, no ads.
Arc
Free
No price listed
Switching from Arc
One step brings over your Spaces, pinned tabs, folders, Favorites, bookmarks and history.
Arc alternatives for MacQuestions
When does Arc stop working?
The Browser Company says Arc stops working on Mac and Windows on 22 December 2026. Account data can be requested until 15 December.
Can I bring my Arc data to Kort?
Yes. On the Mac, Kort imports your Arc Spaces, pinned tabs, folders and Favorites, plus bookmarks and history. Do it before 22 December 2026.
Does Kort work like Arc?
The basics are close: sidebar tabs, Spaces, pinned sites, split view with up to four pages, link previews, a tab archive and a small window for links from other apps. Kort runs on WebKit instead of Chromium and has no account.
Every fact, word for wordChecked 2026-11-01
| Kort | Arc | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine on Mac | WebKit, Apple's engine (the same as Safari) | Blink (Chromium) |
| Platforms | Mac. iPhone and iPad coming to the App Store | Mac, Windows. Arc Search on iPhone |
| Made by | Made in the EU | The Browser Company of New York, an Atlassian company since October 2025 |
| Price and business model | 5 €$5£4.99CHF 559 kr59 kr39 kr22,99 zł129 Kč2 490 Ft once, no subscription. One license per iCloud account. | Free |
| Ad and tracker blocking | Built in and on by default. Blocked inside WebKit before the request is sent. No extension needed | Not confirmed. Last seen: No built-in ad blocker found; extensions are used |
| Cookie pop-ups | Answered for you: "Reject all" or "Only necessary", or hidden | Not confirmed. Last seen: No built-in cookie pop-up handling found |
| Usage data | None. Crash reports only if you choose to e-mail them | Not confirmed. Last seen: Not confirmed |
| Account | None. No sign-in | Required |
| AI features | No AI. Google's AI Overviews hidden by default | Arc Max features |
| Vertical tabs and spaces | Vertical sidebar, Spaces, split view with up to four pages on Mac | Sidebar tabs, Spaces, profiles |
Facts about Arc checked on 2026-11-01.
Sources5 links
- arc.netas of 2026-11-01
- techzine.eu/news/applications/134340/atlassian-completes-acquisition-the-browser-companyas of 2026-11-01
- arc.net/privacyas of 2026-11-01
- arc.net/maxas of 2026-11-01
- techrepublic.com/article/news-arc-browser-shutdown-export-dataas of 2026-10-23
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Try Kort on your Mac
5 €$5£4.99CHF 559 kr59 kr39 kr22,99 zł129 Kč2 490 Ft, once. No subscription. macOS 15.4 or later. iPhone and iPad: coming to the app store.
Direct file: /download/Kort.dmg