# Playwright MCP vs Stagehand

| Attribute | Playwright MCP | Stagehand |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 48.1 (53% (medium)) | 60.1 (33% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 16 | 99 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | 31 |
| adoption.github_stars | 38,145 | 25,669 |
| 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}]` | - |
| deployment.options | `{"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. | A software development kit that enables AI agents to automate browser interactions using Playwright-like APIs across TypeScript, Python, and Go, with self-healing capabilities that adapt when websites change. |
| 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}` | `{"navigation_engine":"dom_tree_parsing_only"}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"VS Code"},{"name":"Gemini CLI"}]` | - |
| language.primary | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"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 | - |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| release.cadence_days | 8 | 5 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| security.disclosure_policy | 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}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=browse&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Browser Computer Use Agents)

| Capability | Playwright MCP | Stagehand |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Open source playwright library | - |
| Navigation engine | - | Dom tree parsing only |
| 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 2026-10-16T12:28:05.808Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*