Comparison
browser-use vs openbrowser
Verdict
Pick browser-use if browser-use is a Python-based repository for AI agents designed for browser automation using Playwright; pick openbrowser if openBrowser is an AI-powered autonomous web browsing framework built on Playwright, designed for data extraction and task completion using models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. It features support for multi-models,沙.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | browser-use | openbrowser |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (170d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 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
- openbrowser
- AI-powered autonomous web browsing framework
Stars
- browser-use
- 115k
- openbrowser
- 9.5k
Forks
- browser-use
- 13k
- openbrowser
- 865
Open issues
- browser-use
- 439
- openbrowser
- 19
Language
- browser-use
- Python
- openbrowser
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- browser-use
- browser-use is a Python-based repository for AI agents designed for browser automation using Playwright.
- openbrowser
- OpenBrowser is an AI-powered autonomous web browsing framework built on Playwright, designed for data extraction and task completion using models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. It features support for multi-models,沙
Persona
- browser-use
- -
- openbrowser
- -
Runtime
- browser-use
- -
- openbrowser
- -
License
- browser-use
- MIT
- openbrowser
- MIT
Last pushed
- browser-use
- Sep 15, 2026
- openbrowser
- Apr 2, 2026
Categories
- browser-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- openbrowser
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Maintenance
- browser-use
- Very active (96%)
- openbrowser
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- browser-use
- 2d
- openbrowser
- 170d
Open issues (now)
- browser-use
- 439
- openbrowser
- 19
Stars delta
- browser-use
- +5.7k (30d)
- openbrowser
- +27 (30d)
Open issues delta
- browser-use
- +82 (30d)
- openbrowser
- 0 (30d)
Owner type
- browser-use
- Organization
- openbrowser
- User
Full report
- browser-use
- Trust report
- openbrowser
- Trust report
Typed relationship
browser-use alternative openbrowserBoth openbrowser and browser-use are tools for automating tasks online through AI-powered browser interactions. They both allow AI agents to interact with websites autonomously.
Choose browser-use if…
- browser-use is primarily Python; openbrowser is TypeScript.
- Both openbrowser and browser-use are tools for automating tasks online through AI-powered browser interactions. They both allow AI agents to interact with websites autonomously.
- Tags unique to browser-use: ai-tools, browser-automation, llm, python.
- 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 openbrowser if…
- openbrowser is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python.
- Both openbrowser and browser-use are tools for automating tasks online through AI-powered browser interactions. They both allow AI agents to interact with websites autonomously.
- Tags unique to openbrowser: autonomous, multi-model support, puppeteer, sandboxed execution.
- - When you need to automate web tasks with natural-language inputs without manual scripting. - For environments requiring the ability to quickly switch between different AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic,
When NOT to use openbrowser
- - When the task requires a very specific browser environment or features not supported by Playwright. - If your project cannot accommodate MIT-licensed code, considering OpenBrowser is released under
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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 (ntegrals/openbrowser) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (ntegrals/openbrowser) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (ntegrals/openbrowser) · observed Apr 2, 2026
- License file (MIT) · 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 · openbrowser 9.5k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between browser-use and openbrowser?
- browser-use: Agents that use the browser. openbrowser: AI-powered autonomous web browsing framework. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose browser-use over openbrowser?
- Choose browser-use over openbrowser when browser-use is primarily Python; openbrowser is TypeScript; Both openbrowser and browser-use are tools for automating tasks online through AI-powered browser interactions. They both allow AI agents to interact with websites autonomously; Tags unique to browser-use: ai-tools, browser-automation, llm, python; 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 openbrowser over browser-use?
- Choose openbrowser over browser-use when openbrowser is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python; Both openbrowser and browser-use are tools for automating tasks online through AI-powered browser interactions. They both allow AI agents to interact with websites autonomously; Tags unique to openbrowser: autonomous, multi-model support, puppeteer, sandboxed execution; - When you need to automate web tasks with natural-language inputs without manual scripting. - For environments requiring the ability to quickly switch between different AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic,.
- 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 openbrowser?
- - When the task requires a very specific browser environment or features not supported by Playwright. - If your project cannot accommodate MIT-licensed code, considering OpenBrowser is released under additional_facts_how_to_use_other_than_a_general_summary_below_if_non_existent_then_ignore_this_field_see_other_examples_from_our_KG_database_for_guidance_on_formatting_this_data_properly_and_effec
- Is browser-use or openbrowser more popular on GitHub?
- browser-use has more GitHub stars (115,057 vs 9,537). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are browser-use and openbrowser open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (browser-use: MIT, openbrowser: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to browser-use or openbrowser?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at browser-use alternatives and openbrowser alternatives (browser-use markdown twin, openbrowser 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 openbrowser?
- browser-use: Very active. openbrowser: 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 openbrowser?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: browser-use trust report; openbrowser trust report.