Orb Browser · Office #70,998

What it is

Calls itself “browser”.

• Calls itself: browser

“Orb is a free Mac browser”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Arc. Rules out “account”. Publishes a comparison page.

• Alternative to: Arc
• Says it will not: account

“Moving from Arc”

“No account”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. No monthly or yearly plan. No one-time option.

• One-time: no
• Monthly: no
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever

“Orb is a free browser for the Mac.”

“No account, end-to-end encrypted Sync.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“Orb is a free Mac browser”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the Chrome Web Store. Open source.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: Chrome Web Store
• Open source: yes

“Orb is a free Mac browser”

“For Macs with Apple silicon on macOS 14 or later”

What it works with

Replaces Arc. Built on Chromium. Names Brave, Chrome and 3 more on its pages.

• Replaces: Arc
• Built on: Chromium
• Names: Brave · Chrome · Edge · +2

“Orb finds the browsers on your Mac and brings over what's in them, one click each. Importing happens on your Mac and sends none of your passwords, history or bookmarks to us. Arc Chrome Safari Firefox Brave Edge Vivaldi”

“Orb is independent and isn't affiliated with Google, Apple, the Chromium project or The Browser Company.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Publishes a blog.

“No account, end-to-end encrypted Sync.”

“Changelog -> https://orb.surf/changelog/”