Microsoft Playwright Workspaces
Microsoft Playwright Workspaces: Managed Linux and Windows browsers for Playwright teams that need parallel cloud execution. Ranked #28 of 62 in Browser Automation Tools by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for playwright teams needing managed Linux or Windows browsers.
At a glance
- Editor score6.4 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forPlaywright teams needing managed Linux or Windows browsers
- Free planNo
- Cloud executionYes
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Runs Playwright across supported browsers on Linux or Windows cloud browsers
- Connects to private sites and provides logs, traces, screenshots, and recordings
- Offers live session control, a remote MCP server, and Microsoft Entra ID integration
Where it doesn't
- Cloud-only service; self-hosted execution is not offered
- Paid usage is billed by browser test time, with no stated per-minute rate
- Free trial includes 100 browser minutes; no ongoing free plan
Our verdict on Microsoft Playwright Workspaces
Microsoft Playwright Workspaces runs Playwright tests, browser workflows, and AI-agent browser interactions on managed cloud-hosted browsers. It is aimed at teams that want browser execution handled in the cloud rather than maintaining their own browser infrastructure. Linux and Windows are supported, along with all browsers supported by Playwright, and the service is available through web and API. The documented fit ranges from small teams to enterprise, with a 100-worker per-workspace parallel execution quota.
The feature depth is centered on execution and inspection: teams can connect to private websites and internal applications, then review logs, traces, screenshots, recordings, and other execution artifacts. A live view lets users inspect and interact with active browser sessions. A remote MCP server supports AI tools and agents, while Microsoft Entra ID provides authentication and authorization. Integrations include GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, and Visual Studio Code, making this a fit for existing Playwright workflows that use those tools. Provisioning is as an Azure resource, and the deployment model is cloud-only.
According to the published plans, the free trial includes 100 browser minutes, followed by pay-as-you-go options for Linux cloud browsers and Windows cloud browsers. Usage is billed by browser test time; the published per-minute amount is shown as $-/minute, so it does not provide a usable rate for estimating spend. That makes it harder to compare expected costs before usage. Teams needing managed cloud execution, private-site access, and session diagnostics may find the model suitable; teams seeking self-hosted browsers, an ongoing free plan, or a clear upfront usage rate should consider alternatives.
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Microsoft Playwright Workspaces fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Browser engines | All |
| Language support | Multiple |
| Cloud execution | Yes |
| Self-hosted option | No |
| Parallel runs | 100 runs |
| Monthly run limit | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SSO/SAML |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Microsoft Entra ID, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Visual Studio Code |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | learn.microsoft.com |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
Microsoft Playwright Workspaces integrations
Microsoft Playwright Workspaces lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Entra ID
- GitHub Actions
- Azure Pipelines
- Visual Studio Code
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