# Browser Use vs E2B

> Browser Use: Open-source library and cloud platform for AI agents that control real web browsers
> E2B: Secure cloud sandboxes that give AI agents isolated Linux machines to run code

- Browser Use profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/browser-use
- E2B profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/e2b
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/browser-use-vs-e2b
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Browser Use and E2B are both Developer Tools tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only E2B is available on CLI.

### 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 E2B if

- You want a tool built for running untrusted LLM-generated code, building code interpreters, and giving coding or computer-use agents a disposable Linux environment.
- Hardware-level isolation through Firecracker microVMs rather than shared-kernel containers.
- Model- and framework-agnostic, with Python and JavaScript SDKs.

## Pricing

| | Browser Use | E2B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Browser Use | E2B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Browser Use Agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Browser Infrastructure | Yes | Not listed |
| Open-source library | Yes | Not listed |
| Proxies | Yes | Not listed |
| 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 |
| Firecracker microVM Isolation | Not listed | Yes |
| Code and Command Execution | Not listed | Yes |
| Pause, Resume and Fork | Not listed | Yes |
| Network and Secret Controls | Not listed | Yes |
| Persistent Storage | Not listed | Yes |
| Custom Templates | Not listed | Yes |
| Observability | Not listed | Yes |
| Self-Hosting and BYOC | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Browser Use | E2B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | No | Yes |

## 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.

## E2B strengths

- Hardware-level isolation through Firecracker microVMs rather than shared-kernel containers.
- Model- and framework-agnostic, with Python and JavaScript SDKs.
- Pause, resume and fork of sandboxes (up to 100 forks) suits parallel agent runs and evaluations.
- Free Hobby tier with $100 in credits and no credit card.
- Self-hosting and BYOC options for enterprises, plus SOC 2 Type II compliance.

## E2B limitations

- Pro costs $150/month before usage, a large step up from the one-time Hobby credit.
- No GPU support; sandboxes are limited to 8 vCPUs and 8 GiB RAM.
- Hobby sessions are capped at 1 hour of continuous runtime.
- Enterprise carries a stated $3,000/month minimum.

## FAQ

**Is Browser Use better than E2B?**

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. E2B is built for running untrusted LLM-generated code, building code interpreters, and giving coding or computer-use agents a disposable Linux environment.

**What are the key feature differences between Browser Use and E2B?**

Browser Use: Open-source library and cloud platform for AI agents that control real web browsers. E2B: Secure cloud sandboxes that give AI agents isolated Linux machines to run code.

**Does Browser Use or E2B have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Browser Use is freemium and E2B is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Browser Use or E2B?**

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