Comparison
browser-use vs Botright
Verdict
Pick browser-use if browser-use is a Python-based repository for AI agents designed for browser automation using Playwright; pick Botright if botright is an advanced automation framework that leverages AI for captcha-solving tasks while maintaining undetected browser activities.
Markdown twin · browser-use alternatives · Botright alternatives
GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | browser-use | Botright |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (10d 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 15, 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
- Botright
- an automation framework with AI captcha-solving features
Stars
- browser-use
- 115k
- Botright
- 1.0k
Forks
- browser-use
- 13k
- Botright
- 85
Open issues
- browser-use
- 439
- Botright
- 39
Language
- browser-use
- Python
- Botright
- Python
Adopt for
- browser-use
- browser-use is a Python-based repository for AI agents designed for browser automation using Playwright.
- Botright
- Botright is an advanced automation framework that leverages AI for captcha-solving tasks while maintaining undetected browser activities.
Persona
- browser-use
- -
- Botright
- -
Runtime
- browser-use
- -
- Botright
- -
License
- browser-use
- MIT
- Botright
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- browser-use
- Sep 15, 2026
- Botright
- Sep 9, 2026
Categories
- browser-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- Botright
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- browser-use
- Very active (96%)
- Botright
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- browser-use
- 2d
- Botright
- 10d
Open issues (now)
- browser-use
- 439
- Botright
- 39
Stars delta
- browser-use
- +5.7k (30d)
- Botright
- +18 (30d)
Open issues delta
- browser-use
- +82 (30d)
- Botright
- +1 (30d)
Owner type
- browser-use
- Organization
- Botright
- User
Full report
- browser-use
- Trust report
- Botright
- Trust report
Choose browser-use if…
- License: browser-use is MIT, Botright is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to browser-use: ai-agents, ai-tools, browser-automation, llm.
- 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 Botright if…
- License: Botright is GPL-3.0, browser-use is MIT.
- Tags unique to Botright: ai, automation, bots, captcha-solving.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- When you need to automate tasks that require human-like interaction and you anticipate the need for captcha resolution.
When NOT to use Botright
- You should not use Botright if your project is bound by licenses incompatible with GPL-3.0, as this could lead to legal issues.
- Avoid using Botright for applications where complete transparency and avoidability are required, as its strength lies in stealth.
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 (Vinyzu/Botright) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Vinyzu/Botright) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Vinyzu/Botright) · observed Sep 9, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: browser-use 115k · Botright 1.0k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between browser-use and Botright?
- browser-use: Agents that use the browser. Botright: an automation framework with AI captcha-solving features. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose browser-use over Botright?
- Choose browser-use over Botright when License: browser-use is MIT, Botright is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to browser-use: ai-agents, ai-tools, browser-automation, llm; 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 Botright over browser-use?
- Choose Botright over browser-use when License: Botright is GPL-3.0, browser-use is MIT; Tags unique to Botright: ai, automation, bots, captcha-solving; Also covers Data & Retrieval; When you need to automate tasks that require human-like interaction and you anticipate the need for captcha resolution.
- 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 Botright?
- You should not use Botright if your project is bound by licenses incompatible with GPL-3.0, as this could lead to legal issues. Avoid using Botright for applications where complete transparency and avoidability are required, as its strength lies in stealth.
- Is browser-use or Botright more popular on GitHub?
- browser-use has more GitHub stars (115,057 vs 1,027). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are browser-use and Botright open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (browser-use: MIT, Botright: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to browser-use or Botright?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at browser-use alternatives and Botright alternatives (browser-use markdown twin, Botright 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 Botright?
- browser-use: Very active. Botright: 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 Botright?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: browser-use trust report; Botright trust report.