Zen Browser
Vertical tabs, compact sidebar, calm UI
Vertical tabsOpen sourceLightweight
Install: .tar.bz2 or distro repo — Firefox fork
Closest “Arc vibe” on Linux without accounts.
LinuxNo official Linux build
Updated Jun 2026 · Official FAQ checked
Arc Browser on Linux
Arc does not ship a native Linux build. If you searched for Arc Browser on Linux, here is the straight answer, the best Arc-like browsers you can install today, and where Tabbit fits if you also use Windows or macOS.
Arc on Linux
Not supported — official FAQ
Linux alternatives
Zen, Floorp, Vivaldi, Opera
Tabbit platforms
Windows & macOS (free)
Arc-like + AI
Tabbit workspaces + Agent Mode
What Arc officially says about Linux
The Browser Company lists Mac and Windows downloads only. Their FAQ answers the Linux question directly — no unofficial workaround is endorsed.
We don't support Arc on Linux at the moment.
arc.net/faq — Is Arc available on Windows or Linux?
Arc is also steering new users toward Dia. If you wanted Arc for Spaces and vertical tabs, Linux users need a different browser — not a future Arc Linux beta.
Arc-like browsers that install on Linux
These Chromium- and Firefox-based browsers run natively on Ubuntu, Fedora, and most distros. None clone Arc pixel-for-pixel, but they cover the workflows Linux users miss most.
Floorp
Workspaces, split view, sidebar panels
WorkspacesFirefoxCustomizable
Install: Flatpak, AppImage, or .deb
Best if you want Spaces-style separation on Linux.
Vivaldi
Named workspaces, tab stacks, web panels
WorkspacesTab stacksPower user
Install: .deb / .rpm from vivaldi.com
Most mature workspace system on Linux.
Opera
Workspaces, sidebar messengers, flow
WorkspacesSidebarBeginner-friendly
Install: .deb / official repo script
Easy setup with built-in workspace switcher.
Microsoft Edge
Vertical tabs, Collections, Copilot sidebar
Vertical tabsCollectionsAI sidebar
Install: microsoft.com/edge — .deb / .rpm
Solid if you already live in Microsoft 365.
Pick your path after Arc on Linux
Your best next step depends on whether Linux is your only OS or you dual-boot.
You will not run Windows or macOS for daily browsing.
Start with Zen or Floorp for vertical tabs and workspaces. Add Vivaldi if you need named workspaces and tab stacks.
Windows & macOS
On Windows or macOS too? Meet Tabbit
Tabbit is a free AI-native browser with vertical tabs, smart tab groups, and Agent Mode that runs tasks in a separate tab group while you keep browsing.
Tabbit does not ship for Linux yet — same honesty as Arc. It shines when you split time between Linux and a Windows or Mac machine.
Arc-like workspaces, rebuilt for AI
Vertical sidebar, automatic tab grouping, and omnibox context with @-mentions for tabs, files, and screenshots.
Agent Mode on real websites
Research, form filling, and multi-step workflows run in parallel — not just chat in a sidebar.
Free top models built in
Claude, GPT, Gemini on international Tabbit; DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen on tabbit-ai.com — no invite code.
Arc Browser on Linux — compatibility at a glance
Quick signal matrix for the browsers Linux users actually ask about.
| Browser | Linux build | Workspaces | Vertical tabs | AI agent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc | No | Spaces (Mac/Win only) | Yes | Limited |
| Zen | Yes | Profiles + sidebar | Yes | Extensions only |
| Vivaldi | Yes | Named workspaces | Optional | Extensions only |
| Tabbit | No | Smart tab groups | Yes | Built-in Agent |
Common questions
Arc Browser on Linux — FAQ
No. Arc's official FAQ states they do not support Arc on Linux at the moment. Downloads are limited to macOS and Windows.
Ready for Arc-like workspaces with AI?
Use Zen or Vivaldi on Linux today. When you are on Windows or macOS, Tabbit adds Agent Mode and free top models — no invite code.