# Browserbase vs E2B

> Browserbase: Cloud browser infrastructure and APIs that let AI agents browse and act on the web
> E2B: Secure cloud sandboxes that give AI agents isolated Linux machines to run code

- Browserbase profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/browserbase
- E2B profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/e2b
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/browserbase-vs-e2b
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

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

### 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.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Browserbase | E2B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Browsers | Yes | Not listed |
| Stagehand | Yes | Not listed |
| Search API | Yes | Not listed |
| Fetch API | Yes | Not listed |
| Agent Identity | Yes | Not listed |
| Observability | Yes | Yes |
| Functions | Yes | Not listed |
| Pause and resume | Yes | Not listed |
| Model Gateway | 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 |
| Self-Hosting and BYOC | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Browserbase | 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 |

## 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.

## 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 Browserbase better than E2B?**

It depends on your workflow. Browserbase is built for running many concurrent cloud browsers for AI agents, web data collection, automating sites without an API. 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 Browserbase and E2B?**

Browserbase: Cloud browser infrastructure and APIs that let AI agents browse and act on the web. E2B: Secure cloud sandboxes that give AI agents isolated Linux machines to run code.

**Does Browserbase or E2B have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Browserbase or E2B?**

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