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ego (lite)

Freemium#19 of 23 in AI Browsers

ego (lite): Free, local macOS browser automation with isolated Spaces and visible control. Ranked #19 of 23 in AI Browsers by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mac developers running local browser agents.

7.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Mac developers running local browser agents
Free plan
Yes
Browser agent
Yes
Facts checked
19 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Isolated Spaces support parallel agent tasks while you browse separately.
- Imports Chrome logins, cookies, extensions, bookmarks, and profiles.
- Semantic snapshots and interruptible controls support agent-driven workflows.
Where it doesn't
- Available only for macOS; Windows and Linux are roadmap items.
- Research and page summaries depend on connected external agents.
- Business features have no published price in the plan details.

Our verdict on ego (lite)

ego (lite) is a Chromium-based desktop browser for macOS that lets external AI agents interact with websites using imported Chrome data, including login state, cookies, extensions, bookmarks, and profiles. It is aimed at developers who want agents to handle browser tasks locally while keeping their own browsing separate. The Free plan is for individuals and includes the macOS app, parallel tasks in isolated Spaces, the ego-browser skill, Chrome login-state reuse, and local, private operation. It requires no account; users connect their own agent and model API keys.

The automation workflow is the product’s central strength. Compatible agents can read semantic page snapshots and use in-page JavaScript tools to navigate, click, fill forms, wait, and capture page state. Parallel tasks run in separate Spaces, and browser control remains visible and interruptible. The local-storage approach and Chrome-data migration make it relevant when an agent needs access to existing logged-in sites rather than a clean browser session. Integrations include Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Kiro, Gemini CLI, Hermes Agent, and OpenClaw.

Its scope is narrow: ego (lite) is currently a macOS product, with Windows and Linux described as roadmap items. AI research and page summaries come through connected external agents, not a built-in assistant, so buyers seeking a standalone research browser should look elsewhere. The Business plan adds priority support with a response SLA, custom integrations, guided onboarding, and team volume and deployment terms. Individuals who want local agent automation and can work within macOS are the clearest fit; teams needing those Business services can evaluate that plan, while buyers on other platforms should choose an alternative.

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ego (lite) pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026.

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ego (lite) fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Page summaries	Yes
AI research mode	Yes
Browser agent	Yes
Supported platforms	macos
Browser engine	Chromium
Privacy model	Local
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Integrations	7 integrations: Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Kiro, Gemini CLI, Hermes Agent …
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	egolite.ai
Facts checked	19 Sep 2026

ego (lite) integrations

ego (lite) lists 7 integrations on its own site.

Claude Code
Codex
Cursor
Kiro
Gemini CLI
Hermes Agent
OpenClaw

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