Comparison
browser-use vs siyuan
Verdict
Pick browser-use if browser-use is a Python-based toolset that facilitates web task automation and enhances website interaction accessibility for AI agents using browser automation techniques; pick siyuan if siyuan is a privacy-focused, self-hosted knowledge management tool written in TypeScript and Golang, specialized for personal digital gardens and integrating with various local storage solutions.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | browser-use | siyuan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 lockfile As of today · none |
Tagline
- browser-use
- Make websites accessible for AI agents. Automate tasks online with ease.
- siyuan
- A privacy-first, self-hosted personal knowledge management software
Stars
- browser-use
- 104k
- siyuan
- 45k
Forks
- browser-use
- 11k
- siyuan
- 2.9k
Open issues
- browser-use
- 296
- siyuan
- 334
Language
- browser-use
- Python
- siyuan
- 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.
- siyuan
- Siyuan is a privacy-focused, self-hosted knowledge management tool written in TypeScript and Golang, specialized for personal digital gardens and integrating with various local storage solutions.
Persona
- browser-use
- -
- siyuan
- -
Runtime
- browser-use
- -
- siyuan
- -
License
- browser-use
- The MIT License provides great flexibility and permissiveness for both open-source and proprietary software projects.
- siyuan
- AGPL-3.0
Last pushed
- browser-use
- Jul 11, 2026
- siyuan
- Jul 11, 2026
Categories
- browser-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- siyuan
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- browser-use
- 296
- siyuan
- 334
Full report
- browser-use
- Trust report
- siyuan
- Trust report
Choose browser-use if…
- browser-use is primarily Python; siyuan is TypeScript.
- License: browser-use is MIT, siyuan is AGPL-3.0.
- 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.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- 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 siyuan if…
- siyuan is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python.
- License: siyuan is AGPL-3.0, browser-use is MIT.
- Tags unique to siyuan: markdown, self-hosted, pdf, local-first.
- siyuan ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- Siyuan should be used when you require a fully open-source tool that prioritizes privacy and keeps all data locally.
When NOT to use siyuan
- Siyuan may not be suitable if you require cloud synchronization features provided by proprietary software as it focuses on local-first operations.
- If your preference is for a more visually customizable interface, Siyuan's design might have limitations compared to its competitors that offer extensive theming and UI customization.
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 (siyuan-note/siyuan) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (siyuan-note/siyuan) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (siyuan-note/siyuan) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- License file (AGPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 12, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: browser-use 104k · siyuan 45k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between browser-use and siyuan?
- browser-use: Make websites accessible for AI agents. Automate tasks online with ease.. siyuan: A privacy-first, self-hosted personal knowledge management software. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose browser-use over siyuan?
- Choose browser-use over siyuan when browser-use is primarily Python; siyuan is TypeScript; License: browser-use is MIT, siyuan is AGPL-3.0; 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; Also covers AI Agents; 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 siyuan over browser-use?
- Choose siyuan over browser-use when siyuan is primarily TypeScript; browser-use is Python; License: siyuan is AGPL-3.0, browser-use is MIT; Tags unique to siyuan: markdown, self-hosted, pdf, local-first; siyuan ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; Siyuan should be used when you require a fully open-source tool that prioritizes privacy and keeps all data locally.
- 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 siyuan?
- Siyuan may not be suitable if you require cloud synchronization features provided by proprietary software as it focuses on local-first operations. If your preference is for a more visually customizable interface, Siyuan's design might have limitations compared to its competitors that offer extensive theming and UI customization.
- Is browser-use or siyuan more popular on GitHub?
- browser-use has more GitHub stars (104,191 vs 45,045). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are browser-use and siyuan open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (browser-use: MIT, siyuan: AGPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to browser-use or siyuan?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at browser-use alternatives and siyuan alternatives (browser-use markdown twin, siyuan 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 siyuan?
- browser-use: Very active. siyuan: 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 siyuan?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: browser-use trust report; siyuan trust report.