Browserbase
A hosted, scalable headless-browser platform purpose-built for AI agents that browse the web.
Browserbase runs headless browsers as a service. It handles the parts that make browser automation painful at scale (sessions, proxies, captchas, and concurrency) behind a clean API.
It is aimed squarely at AI agents: an agent that needs to browse gets reliable, observable browser sessions without your team operating a browser fleet.
Where it fits
The right call when agents browse at scale and you do not want to run, patch, and scale browser infrastructure yourself.
Where it does not fit
Unnecessary for a single local script, and as a hosted service it is ruled out when pages must be rendered inside your own network.
Alternatives to Browserbase
The closest options on the map, and where each fits instead.
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Browserless Browser infrastructure
A fit when you need managed headless-browser infrastructure but want to keep it inside your own environment.
Unlike Browserbase Source availableSelf-hostableMaturity: established
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Steel Browser infrastructure
A fit when agents need managed browser sessions and you want the choice between hosted and self-hosted.
Unlike Browserbase Open sourceSelf-hostable
Pairs with
Commonly used alongside it.
