Arc Search
A mobile web browser for iPhone and Android from The Browser Company, now owned by Atlassian. Its Browse for Me feature reads several web pages and builds a single summary page answering your question, and it blocks ads and trackers by default.
● Use Cases
- →Quick research answers while away from a desk
- →Comparing suppliers or products on the go
- →Reading articles without ads or cookie banners
- →Translating web pages in the browser
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About Arc Search
What is Arc Search?
A mobile web browser for iPhone and Android from The Browser Company, now owned by Atlassian. Its Browse for Me feature reads several web pages and builds a single summary page answering your question, and it blocks ads and trackers by default. Arc Search is a specialised AI tool in the Browser category that applies machine learning to automate, enhance, or augment tasks in this domain.
Arc Search is a personal browsing tool, so the Australian considerations are modest. Browse for Me summaries draw on whatever pages it finds, which may be overseas sources, so for anything involving Australian law, tax or regulation, open the original ATO, ASIC or Fair Work page before acting. The desktop Arc browser is in maintenance mode while development focuses on Dia, and Arc Search's long-term future hasn't been set out, so don't build business processes around it.
How Australian Businesses Use Arc Search
Australian businesses use Browser AI tools to reduce manual workload, improve output quality, and operate more efficiently. The specific applications vary by organisation but typically focus on the most time-intensive processes in this category.
Key Features
- ✓Browse for Me builds a single summary page from several search results
- ✓Built-in blocking of ads, trackers and cookie banners
- ✓Automatic archiving of tabs you haven't opened recently
- ✓Page summaries triggered by a pinch gesture
- ✓Voice search by holding the phone to your ear
Best For
- →Individuals wanting quick summarised answers on their phone
- →People who dislike ads and cookie pop-ups on mobile sites
- →Existing Arc desktop users wanting a companion mobile browser
Pros & Cons of Arc Search
✓ Strengths
- +Summarised answers built from several web pages
- +Blocks ads, trackers and cookie banners by default
- +Auto-archives old tabs to keep the browser tidy
- +Free with no account required for basic use
⚠ Limitations
- –Summaries can miss nuance or cite weak sources
- –Long-term roadmap is uncertain after the Atlassian acquisition
- –Mobile only, with desktop sync tied to Arc
Pricing
Free to download and use on iPhone and Android, with no paid tier. Details are on arc.net. The same company develops the Dia desktop browser, which has its own plans.
Details checked against the vendor's website in October 2026. Pricing changes often, so confirm current plans at arc.net.
Data Residency & Privacy in Australia
The Browser Company says its services are hosted in the United States. Browse for Me sends your query and search results to OpenAI to generate summaries, and some features use Anthropic models. The company says it does not collect which websites you visit. There is no Australian hosting or business admin option.
Need AI that keeps client data onshore? See private AI hosted in Australia.
Getting Started with Arc Search in Australia
Arc Search is available directly at arc.net. Sign up for a trial or free tier to evaluate the tool for your specific use case. Identify one clear workflow to start with, measure results over 30 days, and expand from there. Reach out to the vendor's support team for onboarding guidance.
Outside help is most useful when the tool has to connect to existing systems, handle personal information, or be rolled out to a whole team. AI Lab Australia works with businesses across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide on that setup.
Alternatives to Arc Search
If Arc Search is not the right fit for your workflow, these tools serve a similar purpose and are worth evaluating:
Frequently Asked Questions About Arc Search
Who owns Arc Search?
Arc Search is made by The Browser Company of New York, which Atlassian acquired in 2025. The company's main focus is now Dia, an AI-first desktop browser, while the Arc desktop browser is in maintenance mode. Arc Search remains available, but treat its long-term roadmap as uncertain before relying on it.
Is Arc Search free in Australia?
Yes. Arc Search is free to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play in Australia, with no paid tier for Browse for Me or its other features. You can use the basic browser without creating an account, which keeps setup quick for occasional use.
Can I rely on Browse for Me for Australian legal or tax answers?
Use it as a starting point only. Summaries are built from whatever pages it finds, which may be overseas, outdated or low quality. For tax, employment or regulatory questions, open the source and check against official sites such as ato.gov.au, fairwork.gov.au or asic.gov.au before acting.
Ready to Implement Arc Search?
AI Lab Australia helps Australian businesses choose, set up and connect tools like Arc Search to the systems they already run, with privacy and data handling sorted before rollout.