Comparison
arcade-mcp vs browser-use
Verdict
Pick arcade-mcp when tags unique to arcade-mcp: ai, arcade, arcade-ai, claude; pick browser-use when pricing: This tool is provided under the MIT license which means you can use it freely but there are no guarantees or formal support unless included in separate agreements..
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arcade-mcp | browser-use |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest | No lockfile As of 1d · none |
Tagline
- arcade-mcp
- MCP Server Framework and Tool Development library for building custom capabilities into agents.
- browser-use
- Make websites accessible for AI agents. Automate tasks online with ease.
Stars
- arcade-mcp
- 956
- browser-use
- 104k
Forks
- arcade-mcp
- 101
- browser-use
- 11k
Open issues
- arcade-mcp
- 19
- browser-use
- 296
Language
- arcade-mcp
- Python
- browser-use
- Python
Adopt for
- arcade-mcp
- -
- browser-use
- browser-use is a Python-based toolset that facilitates web task automation and enhances website interaction accessibility for AI agents using browser automation techniques.
Persona
- arcade-mcp
- -
- browser-use
- -
Runtime
- arcade-mcp
- -
- browser-use
- -
License
- arcade-mcp
- MIT
- browser-use
- The MIT License provides great flexibility and permissiveness for both open-source and proprietary software projects.
Last pushed
- arcade-mcp
- Jul 10, 2026
- browser-use
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- arcade-mcp
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, Inference & Serving
- browser-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- arcade-mcp
- 19
- browser-use
- 296
Security scan
- arcade-mcp
- No MCP manifest
- browser-use
- No lockfile
Full report
- arcade-mcp
- Trust report
- browser-use
- Trust report
Choose arcade-mcp if…
- Tags unique to arcade-mcp: ai, arcade, arcade-ai, claude.
- Also covers Inference & Serving.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (19).
When NOT to use arcade-mcp
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
Choose browser-use if…
- Pricing: This tool is provided under the MIT license which means you can use it freely but there are no guarantees or formal support unless included in separate agreements..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Playwright installation and configuration needed for full functionality..
- Tags unique to browser-use: ai-agents, ai-tools, browser-automation, llm.
- When you need to automate interactions with websites in a straightforward manner, especially if your use case already leverages Playwright under the hood.
When NOT to use browser-use
- Avoid using browser-use if your automation workflow requires features that are exclusive to a different framework or library, such as specific functionalities only available in Selenium, as browseruse
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (ArcadeAI/arcade-mcp) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (browser-use/browser-use) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (browser-use/browser-use) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (browser-use/browser-use) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arcade-mcp 956 · browser-use 104k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arcade-mcp and browser-use?
- arcade-mcp: MCP Server Framework and Tool Development library for building custom capabilities into agents.. browser-use: Make websites accessible for AI agents. Automate tasks online with ease.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arcade-mcp over browser-use?
- Choose arcade-mcp over browser-use when Tags unique to arcade-mcp: ai, arcade, arcade-ai, claude; Also covers Inference & Serving; Leaner open-issue backlog (19).
- When should I choose browser-use over arcade-mcp?
- Choose browser-use over arcade-mcp when Pricing: This tool is provided under the MIT license which means you can use it freely but there are no guarantees or formal support unless included in separate agreements.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Playwright installation and configuration needed for full functionality.; Tags unique to browser-use: ai-agents, ai-tools, browser-automation, llm; When you need to automate interactions with websites in a straightforward manner, especially if your use case already leverages Playwright under the hood.
- When should I avoid arcade-mcp?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model. Inference & Serving: Self-hosting rarely beats a hosted API on cost until you have steady, high-volume traffic.
- When should I avoid browser-use?
- Avoid using browser-use if your automation workflow requires features that are exclusive to a different framework or library, such as specific functionalities only available in Selenium, as browseruse
- Is arcade-mcp or browser-use more popular on GitHub?
- browser-use has more GitHub stars (104,191 vs 956). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arcade-mcp and browser-use open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (arcade-mcp: MIT, browser-use: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to arcade-mcp or browser-use?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arcade-mcp alternatives and browser-use alternatives (arcade-mcp 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, arcade-mcp or browser-use?
- arcade-mcp: Very 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 arcade-mcp and browser-use?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arcade-mcp trust report; browser-use trust report.