Comparison
browser-use vs zpy
Verdict
Pick browser-use when license: browser-use is MIT, zpy is GPL-3.0; pick zpy when license: zpy is GPL-3.0, browser-use is MIT.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | browser-use | zpy |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1679d 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 | 2 low (2 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- browser-use
- Make websites accessible for AI agents. Automate tasks online with ease.
- zpy
- Synthetic data for computer vision. An open source toolkit using Blender and Python.
Stars
- browser-use
- 104k
- zpy
- 322
Forks
- browser-use
- 11k
- zpy
- 34
Open issues
- browser-use
- 296
- zpy
- 4
Language
- browser-use
- Python
- zpy
- Python
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.
- zpy
- -
Persona
- browser-use
- -
- zpy
- -
Runtime
- browser-use
- -
- zpy
- -
License
- browser-use
- The MIT License provides great flexibility and permissiveness for both open-source and proprietary software projects.
- zpy
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- browser-use
- Jul 11, 2026
- zpy
- Dec 4, 2021
Categories
- browser-use
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
- zpy
- Computer Vision, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- browser-use
- Very active (96%)
- zpy
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- browser-use
- 0d
- zpy
- 1679d
Open issues (now)
- browser-use
- 296
- zpy
- 4
Security scan
- browser-use
- No lockfile
- zpy
- 2 low (2 low)
Full report
- browser-use
- Trust report
- zpy
- Trust report
Choose browser-use if…
- License: browser-use is MIT, zpy is GPL-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, browser-automation, playwright, ai-agents.
- 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 zpy if…
- License: zpy is GPL-3.0, browser-use is MIT.
- Tags unique to zpy: ml, deep-learning, blender-addon, ai.
- Also covers Computer Vision.
When NOT to use zpy
- Last GitHub push was 1680 days ago (dormant maintenance, Dec 4, 2021). Validate activity before betting a new project on zpy.
- 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 (ZumoLabs/zpy) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (ZumoLabs/zpy) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (ZumoLabs/zpy) · observed Dec 4, 2021
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: browser-use 104k · zpy 322 (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between browser-use and zpy?
- browser-use: Make websites accessible for AI agents. Automate tasks online with ease.. zpy: Synthetic data for computer vision. An open source toolkit using Blender and Python.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose browser-use over zpy?
- Choose browser-use over zpy when License: browser-use is MIT, zpy is GPL-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, browser-automation, playwright, ai-agents; 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 zpy over browser-use?
- Choose zpy over browser-use when License: zpy is GPL-3.0, browser-use is MIT; Tags unique to zpy: ml, deep-learning, blender-addon, ai; Also covers Computer Vision.
- 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 zpy?
- Last GitHub push was 1680 days ago (dormant maintenance, Dec 4, 2021). Validate activity before betting a new project on zpy. Developer Tools: A gateway is overkill when you're pinned to a single provider and model.
- Is browser-use or zpy more popular on GitHub?
- browser-use has more GitHub stars (104,191 vs 322). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are browser-use and zpy open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (browser-use: MIT, zpy: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to browser-use or zpy?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at browser-use alternatives and zpy alternatives (browser-use markdown twin, zpy 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 zpy?
- browser-use: Very active. zpy: Dormant. 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 zpy?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: browser-use trust report; zpy trust report.