Bright Data Scraping Browser
Bright Data Scraping Browser: Hosted browser automation with proxy rotation and anti-bot handling, priced by usage. Ranked #3 of 32 in Headless Browser APIs by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Free plan · paid from $8; best for scraping teams needing proxy and anti-bot features.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $8
- Best forScraping teams needing proxy and anti-bot features
- Free planYes
- Paid from$8/GB usage-based
- Facts checked29 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports Puppeteer, Playwright, and Selenium on hosted browsers
- Automates proxy rotation, fingerprint management, and CAPTCHA handling
- Includes retries, session recovery, and geo and ASN targeting
Where it doesn't
- Pay-as-you-go pricing is based on bandwidth at $8 per GB
- Scale starts at $499 per month, with 71 GB included
- Support channels list documentation; direct support is reserved for Enterprise
Our verdict on Bright Data Scraping Browser
Bright Data Scraping Browser, also called Browser API, runs browser automation scripts on managed cloud browsers for developers and teams collecting data from JavaScript-rendered pages. It supports Puppeteer, Playwright, and Selenium, including interactions such as clicking, scrolling, and submitting forms. The service suits teams that want browser-based collection without maintaining browser infrastructure or building their own proxy and anti-bot handling systems.
Its main distinction is the breadth of collection support around the browser itself: automatic proxy rotation, including residential IPs, fingerprint management, CAPTCHA detection and solving, geo and ASN targeting, and session persistence. Automatic retries and session recovery address interrupted sessions, while real-time monitoring through Chrome DevTools and session logs provide visibility into runs. This combination is particularly relevant when a workflow must handle dynamic pages and anti-bot measures; teams needing only a basic hosted browser may not need this broader set of controls.
Pricing starts with a Free Tier offering 5K credits and 1GB per month, with no credit card required. Pay as you go costs $8 per GB and includes built-in proxies and unlocking, support for the three browser automation tools, and unlimited concurrent sessions. Scale costs $499 per month and includes 71 GB, built-in proxies and unlocking, and unlimited concurrent browsers. Enterprise offers custom packages, a dedicated account manager, premium SLA, priority support, tailored onboarding, SSO, and audit logs. Choose it when hosted automation and anti-bot capabilities matter together; teams wanting predictable monthly costs at low usage should compare the usage-priced entry tier carefully.
Bright Data Scraping Browser pricing
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Bright Data Scraping Browser fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $8/GB usage-based |
| Browser engines | Chromium |
| Concurrent sessions | Not verified |
| Session duration | Not verified |
| Residential proxies | Yes |
| Stealth mode | Yes |
| Session recording | Not verified |
| Geo targeting | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SSO/SAML |
| Support | Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Puppeteer, Playwright, Selenium |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $8 (source) |
| Website | brightdata.com |
| Facts checked | 29 Sep 2026 |
Bright Data Scraping Browser integrations
Bright Data Scraping Browser lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Puppeteer
- Playwright
- Selenium
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