Side-by-side comparison · agents, apps and saas
Browserbase vs Steel Browser
What we have checked about each, line by line. Every value shows where it came from and when we last confirmed it.
Agents
Browserbase
Headless browser infrastructure built for agents. Sessions, sandboxing, observability, all hosted.
Apps and SaaS
Steel Browser
🔥 Open Source Browser API for AI Agents & Apps. Steel Browser is a batteries-included browser sandbox that lets you automate the web without worrying about infrastructure.
Checked facts
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| Measure | Browserbase | Steel Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Developer plan | $20.00 a month | Not checked yet |
| Free plan | Free tier available | Not checked yet |
| Days since the last commit | Not checked yet | 3 |
| GitHub forks | Not checked yet | 1,007 |
| GitHub stars | Not checked yet | 7,934 |
| Days to a first reply on issues | Not checked yet | 60.2 |
| Open issues | Not checked yet | 44 |
| Releases in the last 90 days | Not checked yet | 2 |
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