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OpenBrowser

Free#17 of 23 in AI Browsers

OpenBrowser: A developer-focused framework for building and deploying AI browser workflows. Ranked #17 of 23 in AI Browsers by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Open source; best for developers building self-hosted AI browser workflows.

7.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.6 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Developers building self-hosted AI browser workflows
Paid from
Free
Browser agent
Yes
Facts checked
19 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Controls Chromium through Python workflows and direct Chrome DevTools Protocol.
- Persistent profiles retain cookies and authentication across sessions.
- Exports recorded workflows and supports Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment.
Where it doesn't
- Primarily a developer automation framework, not a consumer research browser.
- The hosted version is presented as early access with a waitlist.
- A Python CodeAgent workflow approach may not suit users seeking no-code browsing.

Our verdict on OpenBrowser

OpenBrowser is an open-source framework for developers building AI-powered web workflows with a real Chromium browser. Its Python CodeAgent workflows, MCP server, and CLI offer ways to automate navigation, clicks, text input, scrolling, tabs, JavaScript execution, and data extraction. It also supports screenshots, file downloads, and persistent sessions. That makes it a fit for teams creating browser agents or repeatable web automation, rather than people looking for a conventional consumer browser with a standalone research mode.

The framework’s standout strength is control over browser state and workflow artifacts. Persistent profiles can retain cookies and authentication, while screenshot analysis adds visual understanding to browser tasks. Users can record workflows, export them to notebooks or crawler code, and record browser sessions on video. Direct Chrome DevTools Protocol communication and a persistent execute_code tool in the MCP server give developers options for integrating browser actions into agent workflows. Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment options support moving those workflows beyond local development.

Its ecosystem spans Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, n8n, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code, along with model providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, Ollama, and OpenRouter. That breadth is useful when a workflow needs to fit an existing developer or model stack. The hosted version is presented as early access with a waitlist; its advertised capabilities include scheduled workflows and live VNC browser streaming. OpenBrowser is therefore a stronger choice for developers willing to build and operate browser automation than for buyers seeking an immediately available, consumer-facing browser experience. The published pricing information does not establish a paid tier to compare, so selection is best based on its workflow and deployment fit.

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OpenBrowser pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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OpenBrowser fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Page summaries	Yes
AI research mode	Not verified
Browser agent	Yes
Supported platforms	macOS, Windows, Linux
Browser engine	Chromium
Privacy model	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	macOS, Windows, Linux
Integrations	15 integrations: Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, n8n, Cursor …
Pricing	Open source
Website	openbrowser.me
Facts checked	19 Sep 2026

OpenBrowser integrations

OpenBrowser lists 15 integrations on its own site.

Claude Desktop
Claude Code
Codex
OpenCode
n8n
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code
OpenAI
Anthropic
Google Gemini
AWS Bedrock
Azure OpenAI
Ollama
OpenRouter

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