# Browserbase vs Groq

> Browserbase: Cloud browser infrastructure and APIs that let AI agents browse and act on the web
> Groq: Fast, OpenAI-compatible inference API for open models, running on custom LPU chips

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

## Verdict

Browserbase and Groq are both Developer Tools tools. Groq scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.6 vs 8.1 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial.

### 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 Groq if

- You want a tool built for Low-latency LLM API calls.
- Listed speeds of about 280 to 1,000 tokens per second on hosted models.
- OpenAI-compatible API and Responses API support, so migration is mostly a base URL change.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Browserbase | Groq |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Not listed |
| Functions | Yes | Not listed |
| Pause and resume | Yes | Not listed |
| Model Gateway | Yes | Not listed |
| LPU inference | Not listed | Yes |
| OpenAI-compatible API | Not listed | Yes |
| Open model catalog | Not listed | Yes |
| Speech models | Not listed | Yes |
| Built-in tools and MCP | Not listed | Yes |
| Batch and Flex tiers | Not listed | Yes |
| Structured outputs and reasoning | Not listed | Yes |
| Spend limits and projects | Not listed | Yes |
| LoRA inference | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

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

## 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.

## Groq strengths

- Listed speeds of about 280 to 1,000 tokens per second on hosted models
- OpenAI-compatible API and Responses API support, so migration is mostly a base URL change
- Free tier with an API key, and pay-as-you-go pricing with no monthly fee
- Low per-token prices, for example $0.15 input and $0.60 output per 1M tokens for GPT OSS 120B
- Includes speech-to-text and text-to-speech models alongside text models

## Groq limitations

- Only hosts a curated set of open models; no proprietary frontier models such as GPT or Claude
- Some models, including Llama 3.3 70B, are enterprise-only and require contacting sales
- Free tier rate limits are low for production use
- No public pricing page on groq.com; prices sit in the developer docs
- Preview models can be discontinued at short notice

## FAQ

**Is Browserbase better than Groq?**

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. Groq is built for Low-latency LLM API calls.

**What are the key feature differences between Browserbase and Groq?**

Browserbase: Cloud browser infrastructure and APIs that let AI agents browse and act on the web. Groq: Fast, OpenAI-compatible inference API for open models, running on custom LPU chips.

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

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

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

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