Comparison
browser-use vs clyro
Verdict
Pick browser-use if browser-use is a Python-based repository for AI agents designed for browser automation using Playwright; pick clyro if clyro is noted for its governance and real-time monitoring features designed to prevent AI agent failures including infinite loops, unexpected costs, and policy violations.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | browser-use | clyro |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Steady (30d since push) As of Sep 13, 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 13, 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 15, 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
- clyro
- Clyro is a governance platform for AI agents that stops failures before they happen.
Stars
- browser-use
- 115k
- clyro
- 55
Forks
- browser-use
- 13k
- clyro
- 2
Open issues
- browser-use
- 439
- clyro
- 0
Language
- browser-use
- Python
- clyro
- Python
Adopt for
- browser-use
- browser-use is a Python-based repository for AI agents designed for browser automation using Playwright.
- clyro
- Clyro is noted for its governance and real-time monitoring features designed to prevent AI agent failures including infinite loops, unexpected costs, and policy violations.
Persona
- browser-use
- -
- clyro
- -
Runtime
- browser-use
- -
- clyro
- -
License
- browser-use
- MIT
- clyro
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- browser-use
- Sep 15, 2026
- clyro
- Aug 14, 2026
Categories
- browser-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- clyro
- AI Agents, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- browser-use
- Very active (96%)
- clyro
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- browser-use
- 2d
- clyro
- 30d
Open issues (now)
- browser-use
- 439
- clyro
- 0
Stars delta
- browser-use
- +5.7k (30d)
- clyro
- +2 (30d)
Open issues delta
- browser-use
- +82 (30d)
- clyro
- -1 (30d)
Full report
- browser-use
- Trust report
- clyro
- Trust report
Choose browser-use if…
- License: browser-use is MIT, clyro 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.
Choose clyro if…
- License: clyro is Apache-2.0, browser-use is MIT.
- Requirements: Requires Python version 3.11 or higher.; Additional dependencies include httpx, pydantic, structlog, tenacity, aiosqlite, and pyyaml..
- Tags unique to clyro: agents, ai-governance, cost-limits, infinite-loops.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- When you want automated cost control measures that halt execution before spending exceeds a predetermined threshold, unlike competitors that may only notify you of overruns.
When NOT to use clyro
- In situations demanding lightweight solutions without extensive dependencies since Clyro requires specific versions and additional Python packages like httpx and pydantic.
- When you prioritize manual inspection over automated monitoring; Clyro is best for use cases where automated intervention in response to potential failures is more beneficial than human oversight.
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 (getclyro/clyro) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (getclyro/clyro) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (getclyro/clyro) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: browser-use 115k · clyro 55 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between browser-use and clyro?
- browser-use: Agents that use the browser. clyro: Clyro is a governance platform for AI agents that stops failures before they happen.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose browser-use over clyro?
- Choose browser-use over clyro when License: browser-use is MIT, clyro 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 choose clyro over browser-use?
- Choose clyro over browser-use when License: clyro is Apache-2.0, browser-use is MIT; Requirements: Requires Python version 3.11 or higher.; Additional dependencies include httpx, pydantic, structlog, tenacity, aiosqlite, and pyyaml.; Tags unique to clyro: agents, ai-governance, cost-limits, infinite-loops; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; When you want automated cost control measures that halt execution before spending exceeds a predetermined threshold, unlike competitors that may only notify you of overruns.
- 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 clyro?
- In situations demanding lightweight solutions without extensive dependencies since Clyro requires specific versions and additional Python packages like httpx and pydantic. When you prioritize manual inspection over automated monitoring; Clyro is best for use cases where automated intervention in response to potential failures is more beneficial than human oversight.
- Is browser-use or clyro more popular on GitHub?
- browser-use has more GitHub stars (115,057 vs 55). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are browser-use and clyro open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (browser-use: MIT, clyro: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to browser-use or clyro?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at browser-use alternatives and clyro alternatives (browser-use markdown twin, clyro 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 clyro?
- browser-use: Very active. clyro: 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 clyro?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: browser-use trust report; clyro trust report.