Plans for Everyone
Full E2EE on every plan. Security is never behind a paywall.
From Japan, unmatched in the world.
PRIVACY IS NOT A FEATURE. IT'S BY DESIGN.
Independent messenger taking on the three giants
An independent startup, from Japan
Premium Free Until July 31, 2026
All Premium features are completely free during the launch period. No credit card required.
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Arc is in active development with frequent updates. Core messaging features are fully functional, while advanced features like Winery Mode, Tracker, and are being rolled out progressively. Your feedback shapes what we build next.
Essential
Free messaging with E2EE. Unlock features by watching ads
- ✓Signal Protocol E2EE (PQXDH)
- ✓AEGIS XEdDSA signatures
- ✓Sealed Sender
- ✓Key Sync
- ✓Mesh Network (BLE)
- ✓IGF: 1 min – 7 days (Always ON)
- ✓1 device
- ✓File transfer up to 3GB
- ✓Ad-supported
Premium
No mandatory ads + extended features
- ✓Everything in Essential
- ✓No mandatory ads
- ✓IGF: 1 sec – 52 weeks (Toggleable)
- ✓Up to 3 devices
- ✓Remote device logout
- ✓Server cleanup: Every 6 hours
Intelligence
Maximum privacy & instant cleanup
- ✓Everything in Premium
- ✓IGF: 1 sec – 52 weeks (Toggleable)
- ✓Up to 3 devices
- ✓Server cleanup: Instant
- ✓Priority 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 – 7 days | 1 sec – 52 weeks | 1 sec – 52 weeks |
| IGF Toggle | Always ON | ON/OFF | ON/OFF |
| Server Cleanup | Daily (midnight) | Every 6 hours | Instant |
| Remote Logout | — | Yes | Yes |
| Screenshot Notification | — | Yes | Yes |
| Mandatory Ads | Yes | No | No |
| Like Notifications | Not available | Bulk ON/OFF | Per-user / Per-group |
| Hide Online Status | — | — | Yes |
| Screenshot Notification | Full | Full | Full |
| Badges | — | 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.