Steel Browser
Open-source browser API for AI agents with managed sessions and proxy support
Why choose Steel Browser
Steel is an open-source browser API designed for AI agents and automation. It provides a managed Chrome browser accessible via API that handles sessions, proxies, and fingerprinting automatically, making it easy for AI agents to browse the web reliably without managing browser infrastructure directly.
- Open-source option available
- Simple REST API
- Handles sessions automatically
- Good for AI agent use cases
Where it falls short
- Newer project, still maturing
- Cloud version in early access
- Limited compared to Browserbase
Best for these users
Pricing overview
Open-source self-host is free. Steel Cloud starts at $49/month for managed hosting.
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The verdict
Steel Browser is a solid choice for ai developers who need open-source option available. At freemium, it delivers good value. Main caveat: newer project, still maturing. Compare with alternatives before committing.