Comparison
browser-use vs mcp-agent
Verdict
Pick browser-use when license: browser-use is MIT, mcp-agent is Apache-2.0; pick mcp-agent when license: mcp-agent is Apache-2.0, browser-use is MIT.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | browser-use | mcp-agent |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Slowing (166d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of 1d · none | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- browser-use
- Make websites accessible for AI agents. Automate tasks online with ease.
- mcp-agent
- Build effective agents using Model Context Protocol and simple workflow patterns
Stars
- browser-use
- 104k
- mcp-agent
- 8.4k
Forks
- browser-use
- 11k
- mcp-agent
- 858
Open issues
- browser-use
- 296
- mcp-agent
- 140
Language
- browser-use
- Python
- mcp-agent
- Python
Adopt for
- 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.
- mcp-agent
- -
Persona
- browser-use
- -
- mcp-agent
- -
Runtime
- browser-use
- -
- mcp-agent
- -
License
- browser-use
- The MIT License provides great flexibility and permissiveness for both open-source and proprietary software projects.
- mcp-agent
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- browser-use
- Jul 11, 2026
- mcp-agent
- Jan 25, 2026
Categories
- browser-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- mcp-agent
- AI Agents, Developer Tools, LLM Frameworks
Trust and health
Maintenance
- browser-use
- Very active (96%)
- mcp-agent
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- browser-use
- 0d
- mcp-agent
- 166d
Open issues (now)
- browser-use
- 296
- mcp-agent
- 140
Security scan
- browser-use
- No lockfile
- mcp-agent
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- browser-use
- Trust report
- mcp-agent
- Trust report
Choose browser-use if…
- License: browser-use is MIT, mcp-agent is Apache-2.0.
- 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-tools, browser-automation, playwright.
- 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
Choose mcp-agent if…
- License: mcp-agent is Apache-2.0, browser-use is MIT.
- Tags unique to mcp-agent: agents, ai, llms, mcp.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
When NOT to use mcp-agent
- Last GitHub push was 167 days ago (slowing maintenance, Jan 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on mcp-agent.
- 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.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
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 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 (lastmile-ai/mcp-agent) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (lastmile-ai/mcp-agent) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (lastmile-ai/mcp-agent) · observed Jan 25, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: browser-use 104k · mcp-agent 8.4k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between browser-use and mcp-agent?
- browser-use: Make websites accessible for AI agents. Automate tasks online with ease.. mcp-agent: Build effective agents using Model Context Protocol and simple workflow patterns. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose browser-use over mcp-agent?
- Choose browser-use over mcp-agent when License: browser-use is MIT, mcp-agent is Apache-2.0; 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-tools, browser-automation, playwright; 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 choose mcp-agent over browser-use?
- Choose mcp-agent over browser-use when License: mcp-agent is Apache-2.0, browser-use is MIT; Tags unique to mcp-agent: agents, ai, llms, mcp; Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- 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
- When should I avoid mcp-agent?
- Last GitHub push was 167 days ago (slowing maintenance, Jan 25, 2026). Validate activity before betting a new project on mcp-agent. 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. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Is browser-use or mcp-agent more popular on GitHub?
- browser-use has more GitHub stars (104,191 vs 8,417). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are browser-use and mcp-agent open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (browser-use: MIT, mcp-agent: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to browser-use or mcp-agent?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at browser-use alternatives and mcp-agent alternatives (browser-use markdown twin, mcp-agent 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 mcp-agent?
- browser-use: Very active. mcp-agent: Slowing. 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 mcp-agent?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: browser-use trust report; mcp-agent trust report.