# Browser Use vs OpenAdapt

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Browser Use

| Attribute | Browser Use | OpenAdapt |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 71.5 (77% (high)) | 54.5 (69% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 53 | 52 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | 117,985 | 1,776 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based platform for web automation that allows artificial intelligence agents to navigate websites, interact with elements, submit forms, and extract information. Offers both a managed service with anti-bot detection capabilities and an open-source library for local deployment. It is indexed under Browser Computer Use Agents.","source":"https://browser-use.com/pricing.md","question":"What is Browser Use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Browser Use is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. A commercial or hosted edition starts at $0.02. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://browser-use.com/pricing.md","question":"Is Browser Use free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Browser Use supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://browser-use.com/pricing.md","question":"What platforms does Browser Use support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Browser Use can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://browser-use.com/pricing.md","question":"Can Browser Use be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Browser Use, including Gmail, Slack and Notion. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://browser-use.com/pricing.md","question":"What does Browser Use integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Browser Use. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Browser Use not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://browser-use.com","question":"What security certifications does Browser Use have?","confidence":0.48},{"answer":"Yes. Browser Use is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use","question":"Is Browser Use open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"Records your repeated tasks and compiles them into deterministic, verifiable automated programs that execute reliably without generative guessing, with optional AI-assisted repair when applications change. It is indexed under Browser Computer Use Agents.","source":"https://openadapt.ai/pricing","question":"What is OpenAdapt?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OpenAdapt is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. A commercial or hosted edition starts at $500 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://openadapt.ai/pricing","question":"Is OpenAdapt free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"OpenAdapt supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://openadapt.ai/pricing","question":"What platforms does OpenAdapt support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. OpenAdapt can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid, on-premise, air-gapped and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://openadapt.ai/pricing","question":"Can OpenAdapt be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA and GDPR for OpenAdapt. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as OpenAdapt not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://openadapt.ai/security","question":"What security certifications does OpenAdapt have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Yes. OpenAdapt is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/openadaptai/OpenAdapt","question":"Is OpenAdapt open source?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"OpenAdapt is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Canada.","source":"https://openadapt.ai/pricing","question":"Where is OpenAdapt available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Provides fully hosted AI agents that complete web automation tasks, along with remote browser infrastructure. Includes support for multiple AI models, automatic CAPTCHA solving, and residential proxy management. | A platform that records user demonstrations of repetitive tasks and compiles them into automated workflows that execute without continuous generative model API calls, with both open-source local and cloud-hosted deployment options. |
| features.capabilities | `{"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"per_minute_cloud_compute","navigation_engine":"hybrid_vision_and_dom","architecture_model":"cloud_hosted_headless_infrastructure","mit_or_apache_permissive_oss_license":true,"residential_ip_proxy_rotation_network":true,"anthropic_computer_use_api_compatibility":true,"multi_tab_and_concurrent_session_management":true,"session_recording_and_video_replay_debugging":true,"element_caching_and_fast_reattachment_cookies":true,"hosted_headless_cloud_infrastructure_provided":true,"captcha_and_cloudflare_antibot_evasion_built_in":true}` | `{"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"free_open_source","navigation_engine":"hybrid_vision_and_dom","architecture_model":"open_source_playwright_library","mit_or_apache_permissive_oss_license":true,"anthropic_computer_use_api_compatibility":true,"session_recording_and_video_replay_debugging":true,"hosted_headless_cloud_infrastructure_provided":true,"captcha_and_cloudflare_antibot_evasion_built_in":false}` |
| integrations.count | 1,000 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Gmail"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Notion"},{"name":"Model Context Protocol (MCP)","native":true,"category":"AI integration","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Playwright","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Puppeteer","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Claude Code","native":false},{"name":"Cursor","native":false},{"name":"Chrome","native":false},{"name":"Computer Use","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` | - |
| language.primary | Python | Python |
| license.spdx | MIT | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Pay as you go","summary":"$0.02/hour for browser time, $5/GB for residential proxies","features":["Browser automation and task execution","Residential and custom proxy support","Automatic CAPTCHA solving","Multi-session management with scaling tiers","Support for Anthropic Claude and other AI models"],"components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"hour"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.02,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"GB"},"kind":"metered","amount":5,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Usage-based pricing with no subscription required","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $0.02/hour for browsers, $5/GB for proxies. Free tier with $1 credit per person.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://browser-use.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-14T22:39:18.245Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"hour","amount":0.02,"currency":"USD"}}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Local","summary":"Free","features":["Record workflow demonstrations","Compile to executable","Local replay","No account required"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"MIT licensed local engine for recording, compiling, and replaying workflows. No account required.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Hosted","summary":"$29/month","features":["Managed runner","Dashboard and run history","API key and verify URL"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"OpenAdapt Cloud with managed runner infrastructure.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Identity and effect checks","HIPAA BAA","Private verify URL","Citrix support","VDI support","Volume licensing","SLA"],"description":"Custom deployment with qualification review and regulated environment support.","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free locally, $29/month for hosted cloud service","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://openadapt.ai/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-14T09:31:57.086Z","startingPrice":{"amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":0.02,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":29,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 8 | 2 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active","auditor":"Accorp Partners","validUntil":"2025-10-17"}]` | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"in_progress"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://browser-use.com/security | https://openadapt.ai/security |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=maven&package_name=com.skillsjars%3Abrowser-use__browser-use__browser-use&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=openadapt&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Browser Computer Use Agents)

| Capability | Browser Use | OpenAdapt |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Cloud hosted headless infrastructure | Open source playwright library |
| Navigation engine | Hybrid vision and dom | Hybrid vision and dom |
| Hosted headless cloud infrastructure provided | ✓ | ✓ |
| Captcha and cloudflare antibot evasion built in | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi tab and concurrent session management | ✓ | - |
| Chrome extension injection support | - | - |
| Residential ip proxy rotation network | ✓ | - |
| Anthropic computer use API compatibility | ✓ | ✓ |
| Session recording and video replay debugging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Element caching and fast reattachment cookies | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mit or apache permissive oss license | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Per minute cloud compute | Free open source |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:15:44.277Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*