Comparison
browser-use vs BrowserOS
Verdict
Pick browser-use if browser-use is a Python-based repository for AI agents designed for browser automation using Playwright; pick BrowserOS if browserOS is an alternative to other AI-driven browser tools like ChatGPT Atlas and supports multiple AI providers.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | browser-use | BrowserOS |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 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
- browser-use
- Agents that use the browser
- BrowserOS
- 🌐 The open-source Agentic browser
Stars
- browser-use
- 115k
- BrowserOS
- 13k
Forks
- browser-use
- 13k
- BrowserOS
- 1.4k
Open issues
- browser-use
- 439
- BrowserOS
- 74
Language
- browser-use
- Python
- BrowserOS
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- browser-use
- browser-use is a Python-based repository for AI agents designed for browser automation using Playwright.
- BrowserOS
- BrowserOS is an alternative to other AI-driven browser tools like ChatGPT Atlas and supports multiple AI providers.
Persona
- browser-use
- -
- BrowserOS
- -
Runtime
- browser-use
- -
- BrowserOS
- -
License
- browser-use
- MIT
- BrowserOS
- AGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- browser-use
- Sep 15, 2026
- BrowserOS
- Aug 19, 2026
Categories
- browser-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- BrowserOS
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- browser-use
- 2d
- BrowserOS
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- browser-use
- 439
- BrowserOS
- 74
Stars delta
- browser-use
- +5.7k (30d)
- BrowserOS
- +859 (30d)
Open issues delta
- browser-use
- +82 (30d)
- BrowserOS
- +23 (30d)
Full report
- browser-use
- Trust report
- BrowserOS
- Trust report
Typed relationship
browser-use alternative BrowserOSBrowserOS and browser-use both aim to automate tasks via AI-powered browser interactions but differ in their focus on native execution versus task automation.
Choose browser-use if…
- browser-use is primarily Python; BrowserOS is TypeScript.
- License: browser-use is MIT, BrowserOS is AGPL-3.0.
- BrowserOS and browser-use both aim to automate tasks via AI-powered browser interactions but differ in their focus on native execution versus task automation.
- Tags unique to browser-use: ai-agents, ai-tools, browser-automation, playwright.
- 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.
Choose BrowserOS if…
- BrowserOS is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python.
- License: BrowserOS is AGPL-3.0, browser-use is MIT.
- BrowserOS and browser-use both aim to automate tasks via AI-powered browser interactions but differ in their focus on native execution versus task automation.
- Tags unique to BrowserOS: agent, browser, chromium.
- When you prefer a tool that allows integration with several AI platforms such as Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, ChatGPT Pro, and local models via Ollama/LM Studio.
When NOT to use BrowserOS
- If requiring a proprietary solution where customization or open sourcing the codebase compromises confidential business logic or intellectual property concerns.
- In situations demanding lightweight browsers without extended AI capabilities for users primarily performing basic web browsing activities.
- When aiming to maintain an environment free from potential compliance issues associated with AGPL licenses, as projects using BrowserOS must comply with its requirements which may include making their
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Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- 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 (browseros-ai/BrowserOS) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (browseros-ai/BrowserOS) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (browseros-ai/BrowserOS) · observed Aug 19, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: browser-use 115k · BrowserOS 13k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between browser-use and BrowserOS?
- browser-use: Agents that use the browser. BrowserOS: 🌐 The open-source Agentic browser. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose browser-use over BrowserOS?
- Choose browser-use over BrowserOS when browser-use is primarily Python; BrowserOS is TypeScript; License: browser-use is MIT, BrowserOS is AGPL-3.0; BrowserOS and browser-use both aim to automate tasks via AI-powered browser interactions but differ in their focus on native execution versus task automation; Tags unique to browser-use: ai-agents, ai-tools, browser-automation, playwright; 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 choose BrowserOS over browser-use?
- Choose BrowserOS over browser-use when BrowserOS is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python; License: BrowserOS is AGPL-3.0, browser-use is MIT; BrowserOS and browser-use both aim to automate tasks via AI-powered browser interactions but differ in their focus on native execution versus task automation; Tags unique to BrowserOS: agent, browser, chromium; When you prefer a tool that allows integration with several AI platforms such as Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, ChatGPT Pro, and local models via Ollama/LM Studio.
- 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.
- When should I avoid BrowserOS?
- If requiring a proprietary solution where customization or open sourcing the codebase compromises confidential business logic or intellectual property concerns. In situations demanding lightweight browsers without extended AI capabilities for users primarily performing basic web browsing activities. When aiming to maintain an environment free from potential compliance issues associated with AGPL licenses, as projects using BrowserOS must comply with its requirements which may include making their
- Is browser-use or BrowserOS more popular on GitHub?
- browser-use has more GitHub stars (115,057 vs 13,250). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are browser-use and BrowserOS open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (browser-use: MIT, BrowserOS: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to browser-use or BrowserOS?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at browser-use alternatives and BrowserOS alternatives (browser-use markdown twin, BrowserOS 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, browser-use or BrowserOS?
- browser-use: Very active. BrowserOS: 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 browser-use and BrowserOS?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: browser-use trust report; BrowserOS trust report.