Browserbase
Browserbase: A managed Chromium platform with strong observability and framework coverage. Ranked #23 of 63 in Browser Automation Tools by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Free plan · paid from $20/mo; best for managed Chromium automation with observability.
At a glance
- Editor score7.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $20/mo
- Best forManaged Chromium automation with observability
- Free planYes
- Paid from$20/mo
- Cloud executionYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Persistent sessions with cookies, uploads, and downloads
- Playwright, Puppeteer, Selenium, and Stagehand compatibility
- Recordings, replay, live view, logs, Search API, and Fetch API
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment is not available
- Free plan limits sessions to 15 minutes each
- Browser-hour usage is metered after the included allowance
Our verdict on Browserbase
Browserbase is a managed cloud platform for developers building browser automations, end-to-end tests, web scrapers, and AI agents. It provides isolated Chromium sessions through web and API access, with compatibility for Playwright, Puppeteer, Selenium, and Stagehand. The product is suited to workflows that interact with dynamic or authenticated websites, including tasks that need persistent sessions, cookies, file transfers, proxies, or credential management.
Pricing is structured around monthly plans. The Free plan includes 3 concurrent browsers, 1 browser hour, 3 Agent runs, 1,000 Search calls, 1,000 Fetch calls, and 15 minutes per session. The Developer plan costs $20 per month and adds 25 concurrent browsers, 100 browser hours, 15 Agent runs, 1 GB of proxies, and 7 days of data retention. Startup costs $99 per month and includes 100 concurrent browsers, 500 browser hours, 50 Agent runs, 5 GB of proxies, and 30 days of data retention. Scale includes 250+ concurrent browsers, 500+ browser hours, custom Agent runs, and 10,000+ Search and Fetch calls. Enterprise includes HIPAA (BAA), DPA, and SSO availability. Browser-hour usage is separately metered after the included allowance.
Observability is a central strength: session recording, replay, live view, and logs provide visibility into automated browser activity. Browserbase also includes a hosted Functions runtime, proxy configuration, network controls, and credential management through 1Password. Its ecosystem reaches automation and AI workflows through Playwright, Puppeteer, Selenium, Stagehand, CrewAI, and LangChain. Choose Browserbase when managed cloud Chromium, parallel execution, and session visibility matter. An alternative is more appropriate for teams that require self-hosting or a browser engine beyond Chromium.
Browserbase pricing
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Browserbase fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $20/mo |
| Browser engines | One |
| Language support | Multiple |
| Cloud execution | Yes |
| Self-hosted option | No |
| Parallel runs | 25 runs |
| Monthly run limit | 15 runs |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, HIPAA |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Playwright, Puppeteer, Selenium, Stagehand, 1Password, CrewAI … |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $20/mo (source) |
| Website | browserbase.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Browserbase integrations
Browserbase lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Playwright
- Puppeteer
- Selenium
- Stagehand
- 1Password
- CrewAI
- LangChain
Alternatives to Browserbase
- PlaywrightA free, open-source framework for cross-browser testing, automation, and API checks.9.4
- SeleniumA mature, standards-based choice for cross-browser web automation at no paid-plan cost.9.2
- BrowserStack AutomateA broad browser and real-device testing platform for enterprise QA teams.9.1
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