Arc Search vs Microsoft Copilot Search

Arc Search is a free browser centered on Browse for Me, which searches multiple pages and produces an answer on a custom webpage. Its built-in blocker is described as stopping ads, trackers, pop-ups, and cookie banners. Other features include reader mode, incognito mode, website translation, and voice search. Inactive tabs are archived automatically, with help documentation listing intervals from 12 hours to 30 days. Browse for Me is the default search option; alternatives include Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Ecosia, Perplexity, and Kagi. Arc Sync can share desktop Spaces, pinned tabs, and Today tabs with Arc Search on iOS, but is unavailable on Android, and tabs created in Arc Search do not sync back to desktop. The maker says Browse for Me sends command-bar and search-result content to OpenAI to generate summaries. Arc Search supports iOS 16 or later and Android 10 or later. The maker also says Sync sidebar data uses end-to-end encryption, but the product is not currently SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certified and does not offer account MFA.

Microsoft Copilot Search in Bing combines conventional web search with generated responses for information discovery. Depending on the query, it may show a direct answer, a summary of key points, or a structured presentation. Responses cite sources and provide links to material used for the answer. Results are grounded in Bing and in additional searches made for the query. Users can enter complex questions or ask follow-ups, while related-topic suggestions support continued exploration and keep earlier results available on the same page. Related image and video results are included. Copilot Search is available on the web and through the Bing mobile app for Android and iOS. Microsoft presents it for quick discovery, deeper research, and learning through follow-up questions. The listed plan costs nothing. Availability is stated as worldwide except Russia and China, although functionality may differ by device type, market, or browser version. Microsoft Corporation is the maker.