# Playwright MCP vs Scalebrowser

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Playwright MCP

| Attribute | Playwright MCP | Scalebrowser |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 48.1 (53% (medium)) | 37.9 (22% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 16 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 38,145 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | `[{"answer":"Scalebrowser is self-hosted browser infrastructure for AI agents that need to finish real work. Each isolated profile keeps the same identity, cookies, passkeys, memory, and tasks across restarts and machines. It is indexed under Browser Computer Use Agents.","source":"https://scalebrowser.net","question":"What is Scalebrowser?","confidence":0.75},{"answer":"Scalebrowser supports Windows. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://scalebrowser.net/docs/account/plans","question":"What platforms does Scalebrowser support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Scalebrowser can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://scalebrowser.net/docs/account/plans","question":"Can Scalebrowser be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Scalebrowser, including Lovable, Google, GitHub, AdsPower and browser-use. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://scalebrowser.net/docs/account/plans","question":"What does Scalebrowser integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Scalebrowser. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Scalebrowser not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://scalebrowser.net/legal/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Scalebrowser have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | Scalebrowser is self-hosted browser infrastructure for AI agents that need to finish real work. Each isolated profile keeps the same identity, cookies, passkeys, memory, and tasks across restarts and machines. A patched Chromium engine, real local GPU values, human-like input, captcha handling, email and SMS codes, TOTP, and browser-level prompt control help agents get through the places where ordinary automation stops. Connect over MCP, REST, Node.js, Python, or direct CDP. |
| features.capabilities | `{"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}` | `{"multi_tab_and_concurrent_session_management":true,"session_recording_and_video_replay_debugging":true,"hosted_headless_cloud_infrastructure_provided":false,"captcha_and_cloudflare_antibot_evasion_built_in":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 5 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"VS Code"},{"name":"Gemini CLI"}]` | `[{"name":"Lovable","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google","native":true,"category":"auth","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"GitHub","native":true,"category":"auth","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"AdsPower","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"browser-use","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| language.primary | TypeScript | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| media.logo | - | https://scalebrowser.net/apple-touch-icon.png |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true}` | `{"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T10:58:54.677Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","addOns":[{"name":"Extra concurrent browsers"},{"name":"Extra machines"}],"summary":"Subscription-based with 7-day free trial (1 browser). Entry tier provides 1 browser after payment failure. Specific pricing on pricing page.","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://scalebrowser.net/docs/account/plans","retrievedAt":"2026-09-27T21:23:47.136Z","freeTrialDays":7}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| 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"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://github.com/security | https://scalebrowser.net/legal/privacy |
| 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 | Playwright MCP | Scalebrowser |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Open source playwright library | - |
| Navigation engine | - | - |
| 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 | Free open source | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:48:37.435Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*