Anchor Browser
Anchor Browser: A session-focused Chromium API with replay, persistent profiles, and self-hosted options. Ranked #14 of 32 in Headless Browser APIs by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan · paid from $50/mo; best for teams prioritizing self-hosting and session replay.
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $50/mo
- Best forTeams prioritizing self-hosting and session replay
- Free planYes
- Paid from$50/mo
- Concurrent sessions25 sessions
- Facts checked29 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Record and replay sessions, with live views of active browsers
- Persistent authenticated profiles support sign-in workflows
- Enterprise offers bring-your-own-cloud or on-premise deployment
Where it doesn't
- Starter costs $50/month for 50 credits
- CAPTCHA bypass and geolocation are limited to paid plans
- Stealth Chromium is limited to Growth and Enterprise
Our verdict on Anchor Browser
Anchor Browser provides managed Chromium sessions for AI agents and browser-based automation. Developers can create and manage sessions through an API or SDK, automate browser tasks, and carry authenticated profiles across sessions. Live viewing and session recording make it possible to inspect browser activity and replay sessions. It is aimed at teams that need programmable browser access, particularly those that value session visibility or want deployment options beyond the vendor's cloud.
The plans scale from a small free allowance to higher concurrency and deployment capacity. Free includes 5 credits per month, up to 5 concurrent browsers, and up to 500 browser sessions. Starter costs $50 per month and provides 50 credits, up to 25 concurrent browsers, authenticated browsers, automated CAPTCHA bypass, and selectable geolocation. Growth is $2,000 per month, with 2,000 credits, up to 200 concurrent browsers, a full stealth solution, and SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR. Enterprise includes 500+ concurrent browsers, bring-your-own-cloud or on-premise deployment, and customizable data retention. The jump from Starter to Growth is substantial, so teams should match expected credit and concurrency needs to the tier rather than assume the entry plan includes Growth capabilities.
Session replay and deployment flexibility are the product's clearest differentiators. Proxy support includes bring-your-own proxy on eligible plans, while Stealth Chromium is available on Growth and Enterprise. The service supports web and API access as well as self-hosted deployment; MCP clients are the listed integration. Compliance offerings include HIPAA and SSO/SAML alongside the named Growth certifications. Teams needing inspectable browser sessions or enterprise deployment choices may find the feature mix relevant. Those seeking CAPTCHA bypass or geolocation without a paid plan, or a low-cost path to high concurrency and stealth, should weigh the plan boundaries carefully.
Anchor Browser pricing
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Anchor Browser fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $50/mo |
| Browser engines | Chromium |
| Concurrent sessions | 25 sessions |
| Session duration | Not verified |
| Residential proxies | Not verified |
| Stealth mode | Yes |
| Session recording | Yes |
| Geo targeting | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML |
| Support | Live chat |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: MCP clients |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $50/mo (source) |
| Website | anchorbrowser.io |
| Facts checked | 29 Sep 2026 |
Anchor Browser integrations
Anchor Browser lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- MCP clients
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