Comparison
burr vs browser-use
Verdict
Pick burr if burr by Apache offers a comprehensive framework for decision-making applications, including chatbots, with built-in monitoring and state management; pick browser-use if browser-use is a Python-based repository for AI agents designed for browser automation using Playwright.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | burr | browser-use |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (7d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- burr
- Build applications that make decisions like chatbots, agents; monitor and manage state.
- browser-use
- Agents that use the browser
Stars
- burr
- 2.6k
- browser-use
- 115k
Forks
- burr
- 196
- browser-use
- 13k
Open issues
- burr
- 100
- browser-use
- 439
Language
- burr
- Python
- browser-use
- Python
Adopt for
- burr
- Burr by Apache offers a comprehensive framework for decision-making applications, including chatbots, with built-in monitoring and state management.
- browser-use
- browser-use is a Python-based repository for AI agents designed for browser automation using Playwright.
Persona
- burr
- -
- browser-use
- -
Runtime
- burr
- -
- browser-use
- -
License
- burr
- Apache-2.0 License, allowing free use but retaining notice requirements and disclaimers as per the license terms.
- browser-use
- MIT
Last pushed
- burr
- Sep 12, 2026
- browser-use
- Sep 15, 2026
Categories
- burr
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
- browser-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- burr
- Active (82%)
- browser-use
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- burr
- 7d
- browser-use
- 2d
Open issues (now)
- burr
- 100
- browser-use
- 439
Stars delta
- burr
- +33 (30d)
- browser-use
- +5.7k (30d)
Open issues delta
- burr
- -5 (30d)
- browser-use
- +82 (30d)
Full report
- burr
- Trust report
- browser-use
- Trust report
Choose burr if…
- License: burr is Apache-2.0, browser-use is MIT.
- Tags unique to burr: ai, burr, chatbot-framework, dags.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- You prefer Python for developing AI-driven applications that require state persistence across interactions.
When NOT to use burr
- If you need a lightweight solution without the overhead of server setup and maintenance for monitoring.
- When your application does not interact heavily with user states or require extensive tracing capabilities.
Choose browser-use if…
- License: browser-use is MIT, burr is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to browser-use: ai-agents, ai-tools, browser-automation, llm.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- browser-use ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to automate browser actions with AI agents and prefer using Playwright for its robust capabilities in handling modern web applications.
When NOT to use browser-use
- If your project requires a different browser automation tool that is not Playwright, as browser-use is specifically tailored for Playwright integration.
- When detailed documentation and integrations provided by browser-use do not align with your project's specific needs or if you prefer a more generalized approach to browser automation.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (apache/burr) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (apache/burr) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (apache/burr) · observed Sep 12, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (browser-use/browser-use) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (browser-use/browser-use) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (browser-use/browser-use) · observed Sep 15, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: burr 2.6k · browser-use 115k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between burr and browser-use?
- burr: Build applications that make decisions like chatbots, agents; monitor and manage state.. browser-use: Agents that use the browser. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose burr over browser-use?
- Choose burr over browser-use when License: burr is Apache-2.0, browser-use is MIT; Tags unique to burr: ai, burr, chatbot-framework, dags; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; You prefer Python for developing AI-driven applications that require state persistence across interactions.
- When should I choose browser-use over burr?
- Choose browser-use over burr when License: browser-use is MIT, burr is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to browser-use: ai-agents, ai-tools, browser-automation, llm; Also covers Developer Tools; browser-use ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to automate browser actions with AI agents and prefer using Playwright for its robust capabilities in handling modern web applications.
- When should I avoid burr?
- If you need a lightweight solution without the overhead of server setup and maintenance for monitoring. When your application does not interact heavily with user states or require extensive tracing capabilities.
- When should I avoid browser-use?
- If your project requires a different browser automation tool that is not Playwright, as browser-use is specifically tailored for Playwright integration. When detailed documentation and integrations provided by browser-use do not align with your project's specific needs or if you prefer a more generalized approach to browser automation.
- Is burr or browser-use more popular on GitHub?
- browser-use has more GitHub stars (115,057 vs 2,554). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are burr and browser-use open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (burr: Apache-2.0, browser-use: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to burr or browser-use?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at burr alternatives and browser-use alternatives (burr markdown twin, browser-use markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, burr or browser-use?
- burr: Active. browser-use: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for burr and browser-use?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: burr trust report; browser-use trust report.