# Browser Use vs Skyvern

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Browser Use

| Attribute | Browser Use | Skyvern |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 71.5 (77% (high)) | 48.5 (22% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 53 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 117,985 | - |
| 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":"An AI-powered automation platform that handles browser-based tasks including data extraction, form submissions, and CAPTCHA solving natively without requiring APIs or custom code. It is indexed under Browser Computer Use Agents.","source":"https://skyvern.com","question":"What is Skyvern?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Skyvern is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://skyvern.com","question":"Is Skyvern free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Skyvern. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://skyvern.com","question":"What platforms does Skyvern support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Skyvern can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://skyvern.com","question":"Can Skyvern be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and HIPAA for Skyvern. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Skyvern not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://skyvern.com","question":"What security certifications does Skyvern have?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":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. | An AI-powered automation platform that handles browser-based tasks including data extraction, form submissions, and CAPTCHA solving natively without requiring APIs or custom code. |
| 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":true,"pricing_model":"free_open_source","navigation_engine":"visual_screenshot_coordinate_prediction","architecture_model":"open_source_playwright_library","residential_ip_proxy_rotation_network":true,"hosted_headless_cloud_infrastructure_provided":true,"captcha_and_cloudflare_antibot_evasion_built_in":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1,000 | 1 |
| 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"}]` | `[{"name":"Zapier"}]` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":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":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://skyvern.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T13:11:22.460Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":0.02,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 8 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.13.11","date":"2026-10-07T04:23:18Z","type":"stable","version":"0.13.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.13.10","date":"2026-09-04T03:28:53Z","type":"stable","version":"0.13.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.13.9","date":"2026-09-04T01:29:32Z","type":"stable","version":"0.13.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.13.8","date":"2026-08-16T18:48:54Z","type":"stable","version":"0.13.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.13.7","date":"2026-07-27T17:10:13Z","type":"stable","version":"0.13.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.13.6","date":"2026-07-17T05:29:18Z","type":"stable","version":"0.13.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.13.5","date":"2026-07-17T00:49:17Z","type":"stable","version":"0.13.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.13.4","date":"2026-07-11T18:50:05Z","type":"stable","version":"0.13.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.13.3","date":"2026-07-01T15:06:07Z","type":"stable","version":"0.13.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.13.2","date":"2026-06-12T22:45:04Z","type":"stable","version":"0.13.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.13.1","date":"2026-06-10T01:00:59Z","type":"stable","version":"0.13.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.13.0","date":"2026-06-08T22:07:47Z","type":"stable","version":"0.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.12.9","date":"2026-05-26T03:45:22Z","type":"stable","version":"0.12.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.12.8","date":"2026-05-23T19:29:53Z","type":"stable","version":"0.12.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.12.7","date":"2026-05-19T01:11:20Z","type":"stable","version":"0.12.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.12.6","date":"2026-04-02T07:54:28Z","type":"stable","version":"0.12.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.12.5","date":"2026-03-25T05:17:51Z","type":"stable","version":"0.12.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.12.4","date":"2026-03-24T20:47:30Z","type":"stable","version":"0.12.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.12.3","date":"2026-03-23T22:41:47Z","type":"stable","version":"0.12.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use/releases/tag/0.12.2","date":"2026-03-12T21:14:29Z","type":"stable","version":"0.12.2"}]` | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active","auditor":"Accorp Partners","validUntil":"2025-10-17"}]` | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://browser-use.com/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}` | - |

## Capabilities (Browser Computer Use Agents)

| Capability | Browser Use | Skyvern |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Cloud hosted headless infrastructure | Open source playwright library |
| Navigation engine | Hybrid vision and dom | Visual screenshot coordinate prediction |
| 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 2026-10-16T19:03:35.469Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*