PRICING
Plans for Everyone
Full E2EE on every plan. Security is never behind a paywall.
LAUNCH OFFER
Premium Free Until May 31, 2026
All Premium features are completely free during the launch period. No credit card required.
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EARLY ACCESS
Frequent Updates Ahead
Arc is in active development with frequent updates. Core messaging features are fully functional, while advanced features like Winery Mode, Tracker, and Aria are being rolled out progressively. Your feedback shapes what we build next.
Essential
Free
Free messaging with E2EE. Unlock features by watching ads
- βSignal Protocol E2EE (PQXDH)
- βAEGIS XEdDSA signatures
- βSealed Sender
- βKey Sync
- βMesh Network (BLE)
- βIGF: 1 min β 7 days (Always ON)
- β1 device
- βFile transfer up to 3GB
- βAd-supported
Free until May 31
Premium
Free$8/mo
No mandatory ads + extended features
- βEverything in Essential
- βNo mandatory ads
- βIGF: 1 sec β 52 weeks (Toggleable)
- βUp to 3 devices
- βRemote device logout
- βServer cleanup: Every 6 hours
Intelligence
$25/mo/month
Maximum privacy & instant cleanup
- βEverything in Premium
- βIGF: 1 sec β 52 weeks (Toggleable)
- βUp to 3 devices
- βServer cleanup: Instant
- βPriority support
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Essential | Premium | Intelligence |
|---|---|---|---|
| E2EE (Signal Protocol) | Full | Full | Full |
| PQXDH (Post-Quantum) | Full | Full | Full |
| AEGIS (XEdDSA) Signatures | Full | Full | Full |
| Sealed Sender | Full | Full | Full |
| Key Sync | Full | Full | Full |
| Mesh Network | Full | Full | Full |
| File Transfer | 3GB | 3GB | 3GB |
| Devices | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| IGF Range | 1 min β 7 days | 1 sec β 52 weeks | 1 sec β 52 weeks |
| IGF Toggle | Always ON | ON/OFF | ON/OFF |
| Server Cleanup | Daily (midnight) | Every 6 hours | Instant |
| Remote Logout | β | Yes | Yes |
| Screenshot Notification | β | Yes | Yes |
| Mandatory Ads | Yes | No | No |
| Like Notifications | Not available | Bulk ON/OFF | Per-user / Per-group |
| Hide Online Status | β | β | Yes |
| Screenshot Notification | Full | Full | Full |
| Badges | β | 5 badges | 10 badges |
| Price | Free | $8/mo | $25/mo |
Plans for Everyone
E2EE, Key Sync, AEGIS signatures, Sealed Sender, and Mesh Network are available on all plans including the free Essential plan. Arc believes security should be a fundamental right, not a premium feature.