- Moving from Arc 8
- Stability 9
- Arc workflow 6
- Speed & battery 6
- Privacy & trust 4
Purely in terms of stability and polish, Dia is one of the best Arc alternatives. However, there are several major issues that hold it back: - Still, after all this time, lacking many of Arc's greatest features (or relying on DiaTweaks for them); - Privacy policy is concerning, I don't really trust how secure my data is (not that I think they're going to hack my bank account or anything, but I'm fairly confident they're collecting my data and making money off it); - The constant push to use their AI, which is laughably overpriced, and can't be fully hidden/disabled without third-party apps like DiaTweaks; - Why would I trust The Browser Company again, especially after their acquisition by Atlassian? They haven't given users a reason to believe Dia will have a better run than Arc Overall, the browser is very polished, is one of the most visually appealing browsers I've used, and is reliable for everyday use. However, the slow speed they've been adding missing features from Arc, the lack of any mobile app, the privacy concerns, and the general concern about Dia's future keep me from using it as my daily driver. (Also, don't love how one of the things they DID bring over from Arc is the limited number of customization options)