# Hyperbrowser vs Playwright MCP

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Hyperbrowser

| Attribute | Hyperbrowser | Playwright MCP |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 59.3 (74% (medium)) | 48.1 (53% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 16 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 38,145 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A managed headless browser service that provides on-demand browser instances accessible via APIs, SDKs, and AI agents. Designed for web scraping, automated testing, form automation, and bot detection evasion at scale. It is indexed under Browser Computer Use Agents.","source":"https://www.hyperbrowser.ai/pricing","question":"What is Hyperbrowser?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hyperbrowser offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $100. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.hyperbrowser.ai/pricing","question":"Is Hyperbrowser free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hyperbrowser supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.hyperbrowser.ai/pricing","question":"What platforms does Hyperbrowser support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Hyperbrowser, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.hyperbrowser.ai/pricing","question":"Can Hyperbrowser be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for Hyperbrowser, including Playwright, Puppeteer, LlamaIndex, Anthropic Claude Computer Use, Python SDK and Node.js SDK. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.hyperbrowser.ai/pricing","question":"What does Hyperbrowser integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, HIPAA and GDPR for Hyperbrowser. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Hyperbrowser not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.hyperbrowser.ai/security","question":"What security certifications does Hyperbrowser have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"An open-source MCP server developed by Microsoft that provides browser automation capabilities using Playwright, enabling AI models and agents to interact with web pages through a standardized protocol. Supports multiple deployment options including Docker containers and VS Code integration. It is indexed under Browser Computer Use Agents.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What is Playwright MCP?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Playwright MCP is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Is Playwright MCP free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Playwright MCP supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Playwright MCP support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Playwright MCP can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Can Playwright MCP be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Playwright MCP is published under the Apache-2.0 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/microsoft/playwright-mcp","question":"Is Playwright MCP open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based browser automation platform providing managed infrastructure for web scraping, testing, and AI agent workflows without requiring local infrastructure setup. | An MCP server enabling automated browser control through Playwright, designed for integration with command-line interfaces and development tools like VS Code and Gemini CLI. It can connect to existing browser sessions through a Chrome extension and supports containerized deployment. |
| features.capabilities | `{"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"per_minute_cloud_compute","navigation_engine":"hybrid_vision_and_dom","architecture_model":"cloud_hosted_headless_infrastructure","chrome_extension_injection_support":false,"mit_or_apache_permissive_oss_license":false,"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":false,"hosted_headless_cloud_infrastructure_provided":true,"captcha_and_cloudflare_antibot_evasion_built_in":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"free_open_source","architecture_model":"open_source_playwright_library","chrome_extension_injection_support":true,"mit_or_apache_permissive_oss_license":true,"hosted_headless_cloud_infrastructure_provided":false}` |
| integrations.count | 5 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Playwright"},{"name":"Puppeteer"},{"name":"LlamaIndex"},{"name":"Anthropic Claude Computer Use"},{"name":"Claude Computer Use","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Python SDK","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Node.js SDK","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Claude","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"VS Code"},{"name":"Gemini CLI"}]` |
| language.primary | - | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | - | Apache-2.0 |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"cli":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free plan with 5,000 credits","features":["5,000 credits included","1 concurrent browser","7 day data retention"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"5,000/mo","concurrent_browsers":"1","data_retention_days":"7"}},{"free":false,"name":"Startup","summary":"$30/month plus additional usage","features":["30,000 credits included","25 concurrent browsers","30 day data retention","auto captcha solving","basic stealth mode","residential proxies"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":30,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"30,000/mo","concurrent_browsers":"25","data_retention_days":"30"}},{"free":false,"name":"Scale","summary":"$100/month with 100,000 credits","features":["100,000 credits included","100 concurrent browsers","premium residential proxies"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"100,000/mo","concurrent_browsers":"100"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing for high-scale operations","features":["unlimited credits","ultra stealth mode","custom rate limits","volume discounts","1000+ concurrent browsers","HIPAA/SOC 2 compliance","180+ day data retention","premium support"],"description":"Unlimited credits with enterprise features","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"credits":"unlimited","concurrent_browsers":"1000","data_retention_days":"180"}}],"summary":"Credit-based pricing from free tier. Browser hours at $0.10/hour ($100 credits/hr), proxy data at $10/GB (10,000 credits/GB). Monthly plans from $30.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.hyperbrowser.ai/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-02T10:57:01.533Z","startingPrice":{"amount":30,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T10:58:54.677Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":30,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 8 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.83","date":"2026-09-28T23:17:11Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.83"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.82","date":"2026-09-18T23:35:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.82"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.81","date":"2026-09-14T21:24:01Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.81"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.80","date":"2026-09-01T03:24:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.80"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.79","date":"2026-08-06T00:15:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.79"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.78","date":"2026-07-09T19:12:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.78"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.77","date":"2026-06-29T23:06:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.77"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.76","date":"2026-06-10T00:14:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.76"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.75","date":"2026-05-07T23:08:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.75"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.74","date":"2026-05-06T23:01:47Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.74"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.73","date":"2026-05-01T22:35:26Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.73"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.72","date":"2026-04-30T18:46:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.72"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.71","date":"2026-04-27T20:52:23Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.71"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.70","date":"2026-04-01T00:17:07Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.70"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.69","date":"2026-03-30T23:56:25Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.69"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.68","date":"2026-02-14T23:17:47Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.68"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.67","date":"2026-02-14T02:36:51Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.67"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.64","date":"2026-02-06T01:15:13Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.64"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.63","date":"2026-02-04T00:02:29Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.63"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/playwright-mcp/releases/tag/v0.0.62","date":"2026-01-31T01:37:28Z","type":"stable","version":"v0.0.62"}]` |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.99 | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2","status":"active"},{"name":"HIPAA","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | - | https://github.com/security |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40hangox%2Fplaywright-mcp&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Browser Computer Use Agents)

| Capability | Hyperbrowser | Playwright MCP |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Cloud hosted headless infrastructure | Open source playwright library |
| Navigation engine | 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 2026-10-16T19:15:12.362Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*