Comparison
browser-use vs mastra
Verdict
Pick browser-use if browser-use is a Python-based repository for AI agents designed for browser automation using Playwright; pick mastra if mastra is a TypeScript framework for AI-powered applications and agents, offering a dual-license model with enterprise features.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | browser-use | mastra |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 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 18, 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 Sep 20, 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
- mastra
- Modern TypeScript framework for AI-powered applications and agents
Stars
- browser-use
- 115k
- mastra
- 28k
Forks
- browser-use
- 13k
- mastra
- 2.8k
Open issues
- browser-use
- 439
- mastra
- 520
Language
- browser-use
- Python
- mastra
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- browser-use
- browser-use is a Python-based repository for AI agents designed for browser automation using Playwright.
- mastra
- Mastra is a TypeScript framework for AI-powered applications and agents, offering a dual-license model with enterprise features.
Persona
- browser-use
- -
- mastra
- -
Runtime
- browser-use
- -
- mastra
- -
License
- browser-use
- MIT
- mastra
- Mastra operates under a dual-license model, with the core framework under Apache License 2.0 and enterprise features under the Mastra Enterprise License.
Last pushed
- browser-use
- Sep 15, 2026
- mastra
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- browser-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- mastra
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- browser-use
- 2d
- mastra
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- browser-use
- 439
- mastra
- 520
Stars delta
- browser-use
- +5.7k (30d)
- mastra
- +920 (30d)
Open issues delta
- browser-use
- +82 (30d)
- mastra
- +51 (30d)
Full report
- browser-use
- Trust report
- mastra
- Trust report
Choose browser-use if…
- browser-use is primarily Python; mastra is TypeScript.
- License: browser-use is MIT, mastra 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 mastra if…
- mastra is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python.
- License: mastra is Other, browser-use is MIT.
- Pricing: The core framework is free and open-source under Apache License 2.0, but enterprise features require a valid enterprise license for production use..
- Requirements: Requires TypeScript and Node.js for development..
- Tags unique to mastra: agents, ai, chatbots, evals.
- When you need a TypeScript framework that supports AI functionalities such as chatbots, evaluations, and text-to-speech.
When NOT to use mastra
- If your project strictly requires an entirely open-source solution without any proprietary enterprise components.
- When you prefer frameworks that do not differentiate between open-source and enterprise features, as Mastra has distinct enterprise features that require a separate license.
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 (mastra-ai/mastra) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (mastra-ai/mastra) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (mastra-ai/mastra) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 20, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: browser-use 115k · mastra 28k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between browser-use and mastra?
- browser-use: Agents that use the browser. mastra: Modern TypeScript framework for AI-powered applications and agents. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose browser-use over mastra?
- Choose browser-use over mastra when browser-use is primarily Python; mastra is TypeScript; License: browser-use is MIT, mastra 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 mastra over browser-use?
- Choose mastra over browser-use when mastra is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python; License: mastra is Other, browser-use is MIT; Pricing: The core framework is free and open-source under Apache License 2.0, but enterprise features require a valid enterprise license for production use.; Requirements: Requires TypeScript and Node.js for development.; Tags unique to mastra: agents, ai, chatbots, evals; When you need a TypeScript framework that supports AI functionalities such as chatbots, evaluations, and text-to-speech.
- 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 mastra?
- If your project strictly requires an entirely open-source solution without any proprietary enterprise components. When you prefer frameworks that do not differentiate between open-source and enterprise features, as Mastra has distinct enterprise features that require a separate license.
- Is browser-use or mastra more popular on GitHub?
- browser-use has more GitHub stars (115,057 vs 28,149). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are browser-use and mastra open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (browser-use: MIT, mastra: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to browser-use or mastra?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at browser-use alternatives and mastra alternatives (browser-use markdown twin, mastra 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 mastra?
- browser-use: Very active. mastra: 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 mastra?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: browser-use trust report; mastra trust report.