Comparison
browser-use vs magic
Verdict
Pick browser-use if browser-use is a Python-based repository for AI agents designed for browser automation using Playwright; pick magic if magic is an open-source suite combining AI agents with workflow management and collaboration tools like instant messaging.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | browser-use | magic |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (33d since push) As of Sep 15, 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 Sep 15, 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 19, 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
- magic
- All-in-one AI productivity platform
Stars
- browser-use
- 115k
- magic
- 5.0k
Forks
- browser-use
- 13k
- magic
- 561
Open issues
- browser-use
- 439
- magic
- 17
Language
- browser-use
- Python
- magic
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- browser-use
- browser-use is a Python-based repository for AI agents designed for browser automation using Playwright.
- magic
- Magic is an open-source suite combining AI agents with workflow management and collaboration tools like instant messaging.
Persona
- browser-use
- -
- magic
- -
Runtime
- browser-use
- -
- magic
- -
License
- browser-use
- MIT
- magic
- Magic Open Source License based on Apache 2.0 with additional restrictions, ensuring modifications are open but retaining copyrights and disclaimers as per the license.
Last pushed
- browser-use
- Sep 15, 2026
- magic
- Aug 12, 2026
Categories
- browser-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- magic
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- browser-use
- Very active (96%)
- magic
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- browser-use
- 2d
- magic
- 33d
Open issues (now)
- browser-use
- 439
- magic
- 17
Stars delta
- browser-use
- +5.7k (30d)
- magic
- +48 (30d)
Open issues delta
- browser-use
- +82 (30d)
- magic
- +3 (30d)
Full report
- browser-use
- Trust report
- magic
- Trust report
Choose browser-use if…
- browser-use is primarily Python; magic is TypeScript.
- License: browser-use is MIT, magic is Other.
- 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 magic if…
- magic is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python.
- License: magic is Other, browser-use is MIT.
- Requirements: Requires Docker.
- Tags unique to magic: agent, agi, ai, gpt.
- When a diverse set of functionalities under one platform is required for managing workflows, automating tasks, and enabling seamless communication among team members.
When NOT to use magic
- When focused exclusively on a specialized aspect of AI development like model training, as Magic offers an all-in-one solution which might add unnecessary complexity.
- For users requiring immediate Windows OS compatibility without waiting for upcoming support releases, given that Windows is not currently supported in self-hosted setups.
Explore
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 (dtyq/magic) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (dtyq/magic) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (dtyq/magic) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 19, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: browser-use 115k · magic 5.0k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between browser-use and magic?
- browser-use: Agents that use the browser. magic: All-in-one AI productivity platform. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose browser-use over magic?
- Choose browser-use over magic when browser-use is primarily Python; magic is TypeScript; License: browser-use is MIT, magic is Other; 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 magic over browser-use?
- Choose magic over browser-use when magic is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python; License: magic is Other, browser-use is MIT; Requirements: Requires Docker; Tags unique to magic: agent, agi, ai, gpt; When a diverse set of functionalities under one platform is required for managing workflows, automating tasks, and enabling seamless communication among team members.
- 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 magic?
- When focused exclusively on a specialized aspect of AI development like model training, as Magic offers an all-in-one solution which might add unnecessary complexity. For users requiring immediate Windows OS compatibility without waiting for upcoming support releases, given that Windows is not currently supported in self-hosted setups.
- Is browser-use or magic more popular on GitHub?
- browser-use has more GitHub stars (115,057 vs 5,027). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are browser-use and magic open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (browser-use: MIT, magic: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to browser-use or magic?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at browser-use alternatives and magic alternatives (browser-use markdown twin, magic 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 magic?
- browser-use: Very active. magic: Steady. 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 magic?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: browser-use trust report; magic trust report.