Browserbase
Managed headless browsers, search, and fetch APIs for AI agents at scale
What is Browserbase?
Browserbase runs managed headless Chromium sessions for AI agents, plus a Search API, a Fetch API that returns URLs as HTML/JSON/Markdown, and Stagehand, its open-source automation framework. It's positioned as the default browser infra for agent companies; cited customers include Microsoft, DeepMind, Clay, Amplitude, and Ramp. The differentiator is breadth (sessions + search + fetch + model gateway) rather than just raw browsers.
Tools for building, hosting, testing, observing, connecting, and giving memory or computer access to AI agents.
See the full Agent Infrastructure guide to compare more tools, buyer criteria, and related workflows.
Use cases to evaluate
Production browser layer for a vertical AI agent (recruiting, sales, ops)
Web data extraction with Stagehand instead of brittle XPath scrapers
AI-native search-and-fetch pipeline replacing SerpAPI plus a scraper
Authenticated workflows for an agent that needs to log into customer SaaS
Fit to evaluate
Series A/B agent companies needing battle-tested browser infra
Enterprises with HIPAA, SOC2, or SSO requirements
Teams already using Stagehand who want managed hosting
Devs who want one vendor for browsers, search, and fetch
Business fit
Right for you if you're building an agent product that needs reliable, observable browser sessions with replays, captcha-solving, and a clean SDK, and you'd rather buy than run Playwright clusters. Skip if you're a hobbyist; Steel's free tier is more generous, and self-hosting is realistic. Pricing is reasonable at the Developer tier but stacks up fast once you add proxies ($10-12/GB) and overage hours.
How to evaluate Browserbase
Use this category when a business wants agents that do work across tools, APIs, browsers, and data sources.
Confirm the exact workflow
Map Browserbase to one concrete workflow first, such as production browser layer for a vertical ai agent (recruiting, sales, ops). Avoid buying before the owner, trigger, output, and success metric are clear.
Check category fit
Compare tool-calling, memory, browser automation, evals, observability, and deployment controls.
Compare practical alternatives
Shortlist Browserbase against Orgo, Browser Use, Hyperbrowser so the decision is based on fit, effort, and workflow ownership rather than brand recognition alone.
Validate cost and rollout effort
Free $0 (3 concurrent, 1 browser hour). Developer $20/mo (25 concurrent, 100 hrs then $0.12/hr). Startup $99/mo (100 concurrent, 500 hrs then $0.10/hr, 5 GB proxies then $10/GB). Scale custom. Search $7/1k calls, Fetch $1/1k ($4 with proxies). Enterprise adds HIPAA BAA, DPA, SSO. Also confirm implementation time, support needs, and whether the technical setup matches your team.
Compare Browserbase with alternatives
Use this quick comparison before booking demos or moving data into a new system.
| Primary workflow | Production browser layer for a vertical AI agent (recruiting, sales, ops), Web data extraction with Stagehand instead of brittle XPath scrapers |
|---|---|
| Best-fit team | Series A/B agent companies needing battle-tested browser infra, Enterprises with HIPAA, SOC2, or SSO requirements |
| Implementation effort | Technical setup and maintenance profile |
| Pricing check | Free plan + paid plans |
| Closest alternatives | OrgoBrowser UseHyperbrowserSteel |
Browserbase pricing
| Model | Free plan + paid plans |
|---|---|
| Snapshot | Free $0 (3 concurrent, 1 browser hour). Developer $20/mo (25 concurrent, 100 hrs then $0.12/hr). Startup $99/mo (100 concurrent, 500 hrs then $0.10/hr, 5 GB proxies then $10/GB). Scale custom. Search $7/1k calls, Fetch $1/1k ($4 with proxies). Enterprise adds HIPAA BAA, DPA, SSO. |
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Common questions about Browserbase
What is Browserbase?
Browserbase runs managed headless Chromium sessions for AI agents, plus a Search API, a Fetch API that returns URLs as HTML/JSON/Markdown, and Stagehand, its open-source automation framework. It's positioned as the default browser infra for agent companies; cited customers include Microsoft, DeepMind, Clay, Amplitude, and Ramp. The differentiator is breadth (sessions + search + fetch + model gateway) rather than just raw browsers.
What is Browserbase used for?
Common use cases: Production browser layer for a vertical AI agent (recruiting, sales, ops); Web data extraction with Stagehand instead of brittle XPath scrapers; AI-native search-and-fetch pipeline replacing SerpAPI plus a scraper; Authenticated workflows for an agent that needs to log into customer SaaS.
How much does Browserbase cost?
Free $0 (3 concurrent, 1 browser hour). Developer $20/mo (25 concurrent, 100 hrs then $0.12/hr). Startup $99/mo (100 concurrent, 500 hrs then $0.10/hr, 5 GB proxies then $10/GB). Scale custom. Search $7/1k calls, Fetch $1/1k ($4 with proxies). Enterprise adds HIPAA BAA, DPA, SSO.
Who is Browserbase best for?
Browserbase fits Series A/B agent companies needing battle-tested browser infra, Enterprises with HIPAA, SOC2, or SSO requirements, Teams already using Stagehand who want managed hosting, Devs who want one vendor for browsers, search, and fetch. Right for you if you're building an agent product that needs reliable, observable browser sessions with replays, captcha-solving, and a clean SDK, and you'd rather buy than run Playwright clusters. Skip if you're a hobbyist; Steel's free tier is more generous, and self-hosting is realistic. Pricing is reasonable at the Developer tier but stacks up fast once you add proxies ($10-12/GB) and overage hours.
What are alternatives to Browserbase?
Common alternatives to Browserbase include Orgo, Browser Use, Hyperbrowser, Steel, Anchor Browser, Scrapybara.