Side by side
| Feature | Apify | Browser Use |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Marketplace of ready-to-run tools (Actors) for web scraping, data collection and automation, for developers and businesses building AI agents and apps. | Remote browsers and web agents for AI startups and automation teams, including on protected sites, via SDK, REST, or CDP. |
| Price from | 19 USD/mo | 0.02 USD |
| Free plan | yes | trial |
| Platforms | web, api | web, api |
| API | yes | yes |
Apify: key features
- Marketplace of 84,000+ ready-to-run Actors
- Serverless Actors you can build, publish and monetize
- Scheduling, monitoring and API access to runs
- MCP server for giving AI agents access to Actors
- Proxy rotation and anti-blocking tools
- Integrations with apps and services
Browser Use: key features
- Browser Use Agents that complete web tasks from a natural-language instruction
- Managed remote browsers started with a connection URL
- SDK, REST API and CDP access for your own agents
- Residential proxies on by default, or bring your own proxy
- Pay-as-you-go credits with no subscription and no expiry
- Open-source core library under MIT licence
FAQ
Is Apify or Browser Use better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Apify and Browser Use free?
Apify: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: $0/month with $5 to spend in Apify Store or on your own Actors, $0.2 per compute unit, community support, no Apify Store discount. Browser Use: There is a free trial. $1 in free credits once per person for eligible Google, GitHub or Microsoft signups, no card required. Credits start from a $5 minimum top-up.