# Browser Use vs Browserbase

> Browser Use: Open-source library and cloud platform for AI agents that control real web browsers
> Browserbase: Cloud browser infrastructure and APIs that let AI agents browse and act on the web

- Browser Use profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/browser-use
- Browserbase profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/browserbase
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/browser-use-vs-browserbase
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Browser Use and Browserbase are both Developer Tools tools. Both have a free plan or trial.

### Choose Browser Use if

- You want a tool built for giving AI agents reliable browser access for data extraction, form filling and multi-step web workflows.
- MIT-licensed open-source library with a large community (about 119k GitHub stars per the site).
- Usage-based pricing with no subscription and credits that never expire.

### Choose Browserbase if

- You want a tool built for running many concurrent cloud browsers for AI agents, web data collection, automating sites without an API.
- Free tier with 3 concurrent browsers and a low-cost $20/month Developer plan with 100 browser hours.
- Works with Playwright, Puppeteer and Selenium, so existing scripts can move to cloud browsers.

## Pricing

| | Browser Use | Browserbase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Browser Use | Browserbase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Browser Use Agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Browser Infrastructure | Yes | Not listed |
| Open-source library | Yes | Not listed |
| Proxies | Yes | Limited |
| Secret bindings | Yes | Not listed |
| Sessions, workspaces and profiles | Yes | Not listed |
| Recording and live preview | Yes | Not listed |
| Scheduled agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Browser Harness | Yes | Not listed |
| Bring your own key | Yes | Not listed |
| Browsers | Not listed | Yes |
| Stagehand | Not listed | Yes |
| Search API | Not listed | Yes |
| Fetch API | Not listed | Yes |
| Agent Identity | Not listed | Yes |
| Observability | Not listed | Yes |
| Functions | Not listed | Yes |
| Pause and resume | Not listed | Yes |
| Model Gateway | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Browser Use | Browserbase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Browser Use strengths

- MIT-licensed open-source library with a large community (about 119k GitHub stars per the site).
- Usage-based pricing with no subscription and credits that never expire.
- Cloud browsers at $0.02/hour work with existing Playwright and Puppeteer code.
- Python and TypeScript SDKs plus a REST API.
- Lists SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA and zero data retention options.

## Browser Use limitations

- Usage-based billing (model cost plus 20%, browser time, proxy traffic) makes monthly costs harder to predict than a flat plan.
- The free allowance is a one-time $1 credit, and the $5 minimum top-up is needed to unlock every model.
- Aimed at developers; there is no consumer app and no mobile app found.
- The site's benchmark figures are vendor-reported and not independently verified.

## Browserbase strengths

- Free tier with 3 concurrent browsers and a low-cost $20/month Developer plan with 100 browser hours.
- Works with Playwright, Puppeteer and Selenium, so existing scripts can move to cloud browsers.
- Live view, logs and session replay help debug agent runs.
- Bundles browsers, Search, Fetch, Functions and a Model Gateway in one platform.
- Lists SOC 2 Type II infrastructure and HIPAA (BAA) on the Scale plan.

## Browserbase limitations

- Costs scale with usage: browser hours, proxies, search and fetch calls are billed separately beyond plan allowances.
- The Free plan has only 1 browser hour and 15-minute sessions, so it suits testing rather than real workloads.
- Aimed at developers; there is no consumer app and no mobile app was found.
- Advanced stealth, HIPAA and SSO are tied to the custom-priced Scale plan.

## FAQ

**Is Browser Use better than Browserbase?**

It depends on your workflow. Browser Use is built for giving AI agents reliable browser access for data extraction, form filling and multi-step web workflows. Browserbase is built for running many concurrent cloud browsers for AI agents, web data collection, automating sites without an API.

**What are the key feature differences between Browser Use and Browserbase?**

Browser Use: Open-source library and cloud platform for AI agents that control real web browsers. Browserbase: Cloud browser infrastructure and APIs that let AI agents browse and act on the web.

**Does Browser Use or Browserbase have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Browser Use is freemium and Browserbase is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Browser Use or Browserbase?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.