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Stagehand

AI browser automation SDK

🖱️ Browser agents open source / open weights
A
78
/ 100

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Open-source framework from Browserbase that mixes code and natural-language actions over Playwright.

Use it when…

You want resilient automation that blends code with AI actions.

Skip it if…

You want a consumer browser agent.

Score breakdown

Job fit18/30
Ease / time-to-first-result12/15
Value14/15
Momentum12/15
Openness & portability10/10
Trust & maturity7/10
Builder/gamer bonus5/5

Initial editorial estimate from public info; not yet hands-on tested. How we score →

Details

Pricing
Free and open source
Unverified. Unverified: editorial summary. We couldn't confirm this on an official pricing page (JS-rendered, no public pricing, or usage-based) as of Oct 18, 2026.
Free tier
Yes (unverified)
Platforms
TypeScript SDK · Python SDK
Open source
Yes
Official URL
https://www.stagehand.dev
URL verified
Oct 18, 2026 (curl HTTP GET)
Last reviewed
Oct 18, 2026 by agent
Sources
https://www.stagehand.dev

Changelog

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