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

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

Skyvern (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Anchor Browser, Browserbase. Transform manual browser tasks into automated workflows using AI. Handle complex forms, CAPTCHAs, 2FA, and data extraction across any website at scale.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Skyvern
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://www.skyvern.com
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/skyvern-ai/skyvern
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 23.4k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/skyvern-ai/skyvern or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Anchor Browser.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (2)
Replacing these paid tools with Skyvern 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 Skyvern](https://caniforkit.com/vs/anchor-browser-vs-skyvern) |
| [Browserbase](https://caniforkit.com/browserbase) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Browserbase vs Skyvern](https://caniforkit.com/vs/browserbase-vs-skyvern) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Skyvern free and open source?
Skyvern is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Transform manual browser tasks into automated workflows using AI. Handle complex forms, CAPTCHAs, 2FA, and data extraction across any website at scale.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Skyvern?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Anchor Browser.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)