# ego lite: Free Open Source Alternative to Anchor Browser, Atlas Browser, Browserbase

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/ego-lite
Last updated: 2026-11-07

ego lite (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Anchor Browser, Atlas Browser, Browserbase, Comet Browser. A Chromium-based browser that lets AI agents like Claude Code and Codex run web automation using your real logged-in sessions, without interrupting your browsing.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: ego lite
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://lite.ego.app/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/citrolabs/ego-lite
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 21.9k
- **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/citrolabs/ego-lite 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 (4)
Replacing these paid tools with ego lite saves up to $80/mo ($960/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 ego lite](https://caniforkit.com/vs/anchor-browser-vs-ego-lite) |
| [Atlas Browser](https://caniforkit.com/atlas) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Atlas Browser vs ego lite](https://caniforkit.com/vs/atlas-vs-ego-lite) |
| [Browserbase](https://caniforkit.com/browserbase) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Browserbase vs ego lite](https://caniforkit.com/vs/browserbase-vs-ego-lite) |
| [Comet Browser](https://caniforkit.com/comet) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Comet Browser vs ego lite](https://caniforkit.com/vs/comet-vs-ego-lite) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is ego lite free and open source?
ego lite is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. A Chromium-based browser that lets AI agents like Claude Code and Codex run web automation using your real logged-in sessions, without interrupting your browsing.

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

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