# Browser Use: Free Open Source Alternative to Anchor Browser, Browserbase

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/browser-use
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Browser Use (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Anchor Browser, Browserbase. Python library that lets AI agents browse the web by giving them real browser control, DOM access, and the ability to interact with any website.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Browser Use
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://browser-use.com/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 120.2k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/browser-use/browser-use or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (2)
Replacing these paid tools with Browser Use saves up to $30/mo ($360/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Anchor Browser](https://caniforkit.com/anchor-browser) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Anchor Browser vs Browser Use](https://caniforkit.com/vs/anchor-browser-vs-browser-use) |
| [Browserbase](https://caniforkit.com/browserbase) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Browserbase vs Browser Use](https://caniforkit.com/vs/browserbase-vs-browser-use) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Browser Use free and open source?
Browser Use is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Python library that lets AI agents browse the web by giving them real browser control, DOM access, and the ability to interact with any website.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Browser Use?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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