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Freemium
Medium
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Browserbase
Cloud browser infrastructure for AI agents and automation.
Browserbase makes browser sessions available to agents, tests, and scraping workflows.
Quick take
Best for
Agent builders
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Cost and setup
Medium · Freemium
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Key details
Pricing
Freemium
Skill level
Medium
Setup
Medium
If your workflow is already clear, keep this on your shortlist.
What it does
It is especially strong when you need managed browser infrastructure instead of your own setup.
Browserbase gives agentic workflows a managed browser environment with a cleaner operational story than self-hosting browsers yourself. It is a natural fit for browser agents, automated QA, and web extraction tasks that need stable browser sessions.
Who it is for
Agent builders
QA teams
Scraping and automation workflows
- Agent browser sessions
- Automated QA
- Web research and extraction
Feature highlights
- Managed browser infrastructure
- Great for agents and scraping
- Good developer ergonomics
Pros
- Reduces infrastructure pain
- Useful for multiple browser workflows
- Good observability
Considerations
- Still technical
- You should plan for anti-bot and stability issues
Integrations and ecosystem
Playwright
Stagehand
LangChain
Firecrawl
Onboarding steps
- 1Create a browser session
- 2Connect your automation client
- 3Run a small flow
- 4Inspect the logs
Getting started
- Start with one browser task
- Test on real sites carefully
- Log every interaction for debugging
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FAQ
Is Browserbase only for scraping?
No. It is also useful for browser automation, testing, and agent workflows.
Should I use it instead of local Playwright?
Use it when you want managed infrastructure and repeatable remote sessions.
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