Side by side
| Feature | n8n | Browser Use |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Workflow automation platform combining visual building with code, adding AI agents and integrations for technical teams. | Remote browsers and web agents for AI startups and automation teams, including on protected sites, via SDK, REST, or CDP. |
| Price from | 20 EUR/mo | 0.02 USD |
| Free plan | trial | trial |
| Platforms | web, api | web, api |
| API | yes | yes |
n8n: key features
- Visual workflow canvas with JavaScript or Python code steps
- AI agent and MCP server/client nodes with human approval for tool calls
- 500+ integrations plus custom API connections
- Step-by-step testing and re-running with replayed or mocked data
- Self-hosted or managed cloud deployment, including air-gapped
- Audit logs, RBAC, SSO SAML and LDAP, version control on higher plans
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 n8n or Browser Use better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are n8n and Browser Use free?
n8n: There is a free trial. Starter plan offers a free trial with no credit card required; a standard self-hosted Community Edition is also available on GitHub. 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.