Arc VS Sigma OS | The Race For The New Internet: Battle Of The Browsers

Browsers are the way we access and look at the internet. Two companies are currently racing to revolutionize how you access the internet. You saw the title, we’re talking about Arc & Sigma OS.
How are they different? Which one is better and which one should you use? We’ll answer all of that in this video.

Arc and Sigma OS are two platforms that boast an array of features designed to streamline, enhance, and simplify online tasks.

Arc is a polished, intuitive platform that supports multitasking with features like a smart screenshot system, the ability to create live captures within an 'Easel' (a private whiteboard for saving ideas, files, images, texts, and more), and a split-screen function allowing up to four tabs to be viewed at once. The platform is organized by a sidebar with pinned favorite sites and grouped tabs. It provides multiple 'spaces' for different tasks like work, personal items, and social media. One can customize the look of websites via the 'Boosts' feature and conduct versatile searches using the 'Spotlight' search bar that can open new tabs, pin a tab, and more.

Sigma OS, like Arc, features a robust search tool called 'Lazy Search'. It can be used to navigate through every setting and shortcut, find tabs, search history, navigate to a new workspace, and even create new items in specific apps. Sigma OS organizes items into workspaces that house tabs, almost functioning like a to-do list. Tabs can be marked as 'done', locked, renamed, tagged, or snoozed. Sigma OS also supports split screens and has extensive keyboard shortcuts. It uses different profiles for different workspaces and facilitates collaboration by inviting others to shared workspaces. An AI companion, Airis, can summarize articles, provide explanations, translations, or even rewrite text in a simplified way.

00:00 - Intro
1:17 - Arc
3:49 - Sigma OS
6:30 - Conclusion

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[SigmaOS]

great video! and glad to see you’re enjoying SigmaOS 😊

[garethjax]

I've started using ARC as secondary browser and Brave as primary browser. After a few week of using ARC, the muscle memory has completely changed and Brave is now my secondary browser.

[alicethegrinsecatz]

No support for the most used OS'. No Linux, no Android, no Windows. This three makes ca 80% of the customer web usage.

[AdamEmond]

I've been using arc since January. (New year, new browser, I guess).
The organization alone is quite worth it!

[enook]

This is such a great video explaning the perks of each browser! Currently using Arc and only used sigmaOS while i was waiting for the ARC Beta waitlist, but I feel that Arc for me is easier to use. Both browsers look very beautiful though. Love the effort put into this video :)

[Jensen]

I use Vivaldi right now and I love it. I can't wait for Arc and Sigma OS to come to windows and android. I stopped using chrome a while ago and have since used Vivaldi because of the features it offers. I use it a lot for the the built in multitasking and side by side tiling.

[itsamiimarco]

Ever since I tried it I fell in love with Arc because it was giving me a way to create order without having to stick to minimalism

[alexwilliamwin]

Both seem great! As an Arc user, it's great to see two great companies shaking up the traditonal browser!

[ScottChambers]

Tried SigmaOS a while back and it didn't click for me. Love Arc though. Its been my main browser for months now and I cant see myself going back to anything else. Doesn't SigmaOS have a monthly cost as well?

[flirtypie]

The sidebar feature has been gradually gaining traction in web browsers, with Vivaldi being one of the early pioneers to take it seriously. Brave browser also offers a built-in sidebar functionality without the need for add-ons. Additionally, various add-ons are available for Firefox to enable a sidebar experience. However, when it comes to a relatively bug-free and consistent implementation, Microsoft Edge stands out as the only major browser currently offering it. That being said, it appears that the rest of the industry, apart from the Arc developers, is indeed overlooking the potential of the sidebar feature.
That being said. I think arc does a lot more than just the sidebar that make me use web apps for my work more then native apps. I full screen arc and then do my stuff.

[VinhLai]

Yes, it's not only about WHAT functions a browser may offer but also HOW it operates and whether it lines up with what you want.

Ex: I like ARC because it's so much faster than other Browsers. Its consumption of memory is like less than 50% of Chrome and Edge.

[SooDamGood]

Been using Arc for about 3 months as my main browser. It’s really good! Today they launched an update to include AI prompts. 🚀

[Xamimus]

I just stumbled on this video because I'd never heard of Sigma OS. I thought you were decently big, with like 100k subscribers.


You have 201. You deserve a *lot* more!

[nachomapa]

Cool comparison! Was looking for a review like some months this when comparing Arc vs Sigma OS, and now looking forward to seeing your thoughts on Sidekick as well since I decided not to test that one. In the end for me I went for Arc over Sigma OS because of Sigma's workspace limitation on the free version since the freedom to create as many spaces as I want on Arc helped me with my goal to organize tabs better

[HipocratesR]

What about security? I wouldn't change security for aesthetics or convenience, my main browser is brave and wife and son use Firefox, I would only try one of these if they are up to the same level of security.

[maelhive]

Arc is so so good. I love it I got a invite one time & never looked back at chrome ever.

[kyounokuma]

Thanks for the review. But you forgot one important topic which is security. How well do these browsers secure your data and help you maintain your privacy?

[benheatblast]

Said goodbye to chrome and Ive made arc my primary browser. Opera, Safari as secondary in line though.

[merdoderdoo]

I’ve been using Arc since I saw it on some YouTube video. I tried leaving it for Chrome back because Arc was in beta at that time and had some bugs. But I couldn’t because Arc has so many features made my life easier when I’m browsing now I can’t put up with other browsers anymore. I have never heard of Sigma OS before watching this video. Now I’m typing this on Sigma OS but it didn’t work for me unfortunately. Replacing daily shortcuts with browsers own features (like F for focus mode instead of making the video full screen or Space for Lazy search instead of being able the play/stop the video and etc.), and seeing borders in full screen instantly killed it for me. Because I fell in love with Arc because of it’s fully immersive full screen mode web browsing. You don’t see no browser UI or nothing unless you don’t need to. Sigma OS does some stuff better (like being able to use the Touch ID for filling passwords was a plus for me) but it feels really bad and unfinished compared to Arc. Also Sigma is allowing the user only three workspace and wants you to pay for a Pro plan if you want more, whereas Arc is free for all.

[kh]

Nice video. Left Arc and started using Sigma OS and even made it my default browser. I felt that it was sluggish and speechify was not working in certain instances.. I returned to Arc because for me I could organize better and I know that I can fine tune it to my poor eyesight. Both are excellent but for now I will use Arc. Also Sigma is $8 a month for pro, but its free it you don't upgrade to pro. Still using Sigma but not for my default browser.