Comparison
browser-use vs open-connector
Verdict
Pick browser-use when browser-use is primarily Python; open-connector is TypeScript; pick open-connector when open-connector is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | browser-use | open-connector |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | No MCP manifest As of today · mcp_manifest |
Tagline
- browser-use
- Make websites accessible for AI agents. Automate tasks online with ease.
- open-connector
- Open-source auth gateway connecting 1000+ SaaS providers to AI agents through SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI.
Stars
- browser-use
- 104k
- open-connector
- 1.3k
Forks
- browser-use
- 11k
- open-connector
- 75
Open issues
- browser-use
- 296
- open-connector
- 2
Language
- browser-use
- Python
- open-connector
- TypeScript
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.
- open-connector
- -
Persona
- browser-use
- -
- open-connector
- -
Runtime
- browser-use
- -
- open-connector
- -
License
- browser-use
- The MIT License provides great flexibility and permissiveness for both open-source and proprietary software projects.
- open-connector
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- browser-use
- Jul 11, 2026
- open-connector
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- browser-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- open-connector
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- browser-use
- 296
- open-connector
- 2
Security scan
- browser-use
- No lockfile
- open-connector
- No MCP manifest
Full report
- browser-use
- Trust report
- open-connector
- Trust report
Choose browser-use if…
- browser-use is primarily Python; open-connector is TypeScript.
- License: browser-use is MIT, open-connector 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: llm, python, 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 open-connector if…
- open-connector is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python.
- License: open-connector is Apache-2.0, browser-use is MIT.
- Tags unique to open-connector: cloudflare-workers, agent-tools, integration-platform, automation.
When NOT to use open-connector
- 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.
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 (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (oomol-lab/open-connector) · observed Jul 11, 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 · open-connector 1.3k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between browser-use and open-connector?
- browser-use: Make websites accessible for AI agents. Automate tasks online with ease.. open-connector: Open-source auth gateway connecting 1000+ SaaS providers to AI agents through SDK, CLI, MCP, HTTP, and OpenAPI.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose browser-use over open-connector?
- Choose browser-use over open-connector when browser-use is primarily Python; open-connector is TypeScript; License: browser-use is MIT, open-connector 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: llm, python, 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 open-connector over browser-use?
- Choose open-connector over browser-use when open-connector is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python; License: open-connector is Apache-2.0, browser-use is MIT; Tags unique to open-connector: cloudflare-workers, agent-tools, integration-platform, automation.
- 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 open-connector?
- 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.
- Is browser-use or open-connector more popular on GitHub?
- browser-use has more GitHub stars (104,191 vs 1,308). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are browser-use and open-connector open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (browser-use: MIT, open-connector: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to browser-use or open-connector?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at browser-use alternatives and open-connector alternatives (browser-use markdown twin, open-connector 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 open-connector?
- browser-use: Very active. open-connector: 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 open-connector?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: browser-use trust report; open-connector trust report.