# Browser Use vs n8n

> Browser Use: Open-source library and cloud platform for AI agents that control real web browsers
> n8n: Build and self-host workflow automations and AI agents with visual nodes and custom code

- Browser Use profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/browser-use
- n8n profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/n8n
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/browser-use-vs-n8n
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Browser Use is listed under Developer Tools and n8n under Productivity. n8n scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 8.1 out of 10), led by feature depth and value for money. 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 n8n if

- You want a tool built for Teams that want self-hostable automation with code-level control and AI agent workflows.
- Free self-hosted Community Edition with almost the full feature set and no license key.
- Execution-based pricing counts a whole workflow run as one execution, however many steps it has.

## Pricing

| | Browser Use | n8n |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Browser Use | n8n |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Visual Workflow Canvas | Not listed | Yes |
| Code in Any Step | Not listed | Yes |
| AI Agents and RAG | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP Support | Not listed | Yes |
| Human-in-the-Loop Approvals | Not listed | Yes |
| 500+ Integrations | Not listed | Yes |
| Faster Iteration | Not listed | Yes |
| Templates | Not listed | Yes |
| Enterprise Controls | Not listed | Yes |
| Flexible Deployment | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Browser Use | n8n |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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.

## n8n strengths

- Free self-hosted Community Edition with almost the full feature set and no license key.
- Execution-based pricing counts a whole workflow run as one execution, however many steps it has.
- JavaScript and Python can be used in any step, which suits technical users.
- More than 500 integrations and over 10,000 community templates.
- On-premises and air-gapped deployment plus SSO, LDAP and audit logging for enterprises.

## n8n limitations

- Fair-code license is not OSI-approved open source.
- Business tier starts at about €667 per month billed annually and is self-hosted only for now, with a Cloud waitlist.
- The Community Edition lacks projects, SSO, Git version control and log streaming.
- Cloud Starter is capped at 2.5K executions per month and 5 concurrent executions.

## FAQ

**Is Browser Use better than n8n?**

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. n8n is built for Teams that want self-hostable automation with code-level control and AI agent workflows.

**What are the key feature differences between Browser Use and n8n?**

Browser Use: Open-source library and cloud platform for AI agents that control real web browsers. n8n: Build and self-host workflow automations and AI agents with visual nodes and custom code.

**Does Browser Use or n8n have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Browser Use is freemium and n8n is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Browser Use or n8n?**

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