Free alternatives to Browserbase
5 free programs that can replace Browserbase, each pairing checked by Radar's AI reviewer or by Radar.
Browserbase is a hosted service that runs web browsers in the cloud, controlled by code. Developers use it to automate tasks on websites, run tests and let AI agents browse the web without keeping their own servers for browsers.
If you move to an open-source tool, you often take over work that the service did for you. Check:
- How your current code connects to the browsers, and how much has to change.
- Where the browsers will run, how many you need at the same time and who looks after the servers.
- Session features you use, such as recordings, debugging views or ways of handling sites that block automation.
- Whether a site's rules allow automated access.
The list below includes Firecrawl, Browser Use and others.
| Program | Ease | You need | Risk signals | Stars | Downloads this week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirecrawlA web scraping service that turns websites into clean text or data that AI apps and agents can read. | Ease Binstaller plus one simple step · Web | Docker | Attention · 1 | 197,415+1,711 in 5 days | — |
| MoliA browser with no window that AI agents and scripts use to open web pages, read their content and click through sites. | Ease Binstaller plus one simple step · Windows | Nothing extra | Few signals | 21,882+968 in 5 days | 6,144 |
| Browser UseA Python library that lets an AI model drive a web browser for you, clicking, typing and filling forms on real sites. | Ease Cinstall 1 or 2 tools · Windows | Python | Attention · 3 | 119,679+456 in 5 days | — |
| LightpandaA fast browser with no window, for scraping and AI agents: it loads pages and runs their JavaScript from the terminal. | Ease Cinstall 1 or 2 tools · macOS | Docker, Node.js | Attention · 2 | 39,271+2,240 in 5 days | — |
| Jev UltrafastA fast AI agent that operates your Chrome browser to complete a goal you describe, such as searching for flights. | Ease Cinstall 1 or 2 tools · Windows | Python, Other tools | Attention · 2 | 23,991+292 in 5 days | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which free alternative to Browserbase is the easiest to install?
Firecrawl has the highest ease rating among the 5 options: B (installer plus one simple step · Web).
Is there a free alternative to Browserbase for Windows, Mac and Linux?
Windows: Firecrawl, Moli, Browser Use, Lightpanda, Jev Ultrafast. macOS: Firecrawl, Moli, Browser Use, Lightpanda, Jev Ultrafast. Linux: Firecrawl, Moli, Browser Use, Lightpanda, Jev Ultrafast.
Are the alternatives to Browserbase really free?
2 of the 5 are completely free; 3 depend on a paid service or key for some features.
How can I tell whether an alternative is trustworthy?
Each card shows the risk signals found, with the evidence. 1 of the 5 has no signal rated attention or high. See also the guide How to find a GitHub project's official repository and avoid fake copies.