Browserless

Browserless

A comprehensive browser automation platform that bypasses bot detection and enables scalable web scraping.

About Browserless

Browserless offers a powerful browser automation platform designed to bypass sophisticated bot detection systems. It supports scalable scraping and automation tasks through an API, proxy integrations, and CAPTCHA solving. Perfect for developers and businesses seeking efficient, reliable automation at scale, with Browser as a Service capabilities.

How to Use

Create a free account to access the Browserless API, proxy services, and CAPTCHA solving features. Use the API with tools like Puppeteer or Playwright to automate browsing, scrape data, and generate PDFs or screenshots efficiently.

Features

Effective bot detection bypass technology
Integrated proxy support and CAPTCHA solving
REST APIs for seamless automation
API compatibility with Puppeteer and Playwright
Scalable browser automation infrastructure
BrowserQL for complex scraping tasks

Use Cases

Generate PDFs and capture screenshots
Automate web-based workflows
Perform large-scale web scraping
Conduct website testing and validation

Best For

Web scraping professionalsAutomation engineersSoftware developersQuality assurance testersData analysts and scientists

Pros

Compatible with Puppeteer and Playwright
Supports scalable browser pools
Includes debugging tools for script development
Offers REST APIs for automation
Highly effective at bypassing bot detection systems

Cons

Overage charges may apply
Pricing based on units can be complex
Some advanced features available only on higher plans

Pricing Plans

Choose the perfect plan for your needs. All plans include 24/7 support and regular updates.

Free

Free

Includes BrowserQL language and editor, 1,000 units monthly, single concurrent browser, 1-minute maximum session, residential proxies, CAPTCHA solving, and access to endpoints in San Francisco, London, and Amsterdam. Supports Chrome, WebKit, and Firefox.

Most Popular

Prototyping

$25/month

Includes 20,000 units and 3 concurrent browsers. All features of the Free plan plus: 15-minute maximum session, overage rates of $0.0020 per unit, external proxies, session reconnections, hybrid automation, and basic email support.

Starter

$140/month

Offers 180,000 units and 15 concurrent browsers. Includes all features of Hobby plan plus: 30-minute session limit, overage rate of $0.0017 per unit, email, chat, and video support.

Scale

$350/month

Provides 500,000 units and 50 concurrent browsers. All Starter features with a 60-minute session limit and overage rate of $0.0015 per unit. Custom scripting options available.

Enterprise

Custom

Custom pricing based on usage in millions of units. Hosted on private servers or your infrastructure, supporting hundreds to thousands of concurrent browsers, advanced proxy configurations, persistent cache, GPU support, custom features, and dedicated account management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Browserless

How can I get support if I have questions?
You can contact our support team at support@browserless.io for assistance with any questions or issues.
How do unit-based plans work?
Unit-based plans charge based on the number of units used each month, with each unit representing a 30-second browser session.
What exactly is a Unit?
A Unit equals one browser session started via our API, lasting up to 30 seconds. Additional units are billed for each 30-second interval of active sessions.
What happens if I exceed my plan’s unit limit?
Overage fees are charged per extra unit at the specified rate. Free plans will reject requests once the limit is reached.
Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan at any time?
Yes, changing plans resets your billing cycle. Overages are billed immediately after the switch, and you can view pricing details on your account page.
Are self-hosted options available?
Yes, you can self-host Browserless on your own cloud or on-premises infrastructure, suitable for organizations with strict data privacy requirements.
Do you offer discounts for annual billing?
Yes, contact our sales team at sales@browserless.io to learn about available annual discounts and enterprise options.