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Legba vs Anchor

An Anchor Browser alternative for Chrome users.

Anchor serves developers and agent builders. Legba serves people inside Chrome.

Anchor runs cloud browser automation. Legba is a Chrome extension. They are not drop-in replacements.

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Choose Anchor for programmable automation. Choose Legba for Ghost or Shield.

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Legba
Anchor
Product form
Chrome extension with Ghost and Shield
Cloud browser automation platform
Control
Pick a mode inside Chrome
API, CDP, Playwright, or Puppeteer
Browser execution
Shield opens pages off your device
Cloud browser sessions for automation
State model
Shield ends when the tab closes
Optional profiles preserve browser state
Network
Ghost gives your browser a private route
Configurable proxy routing
Best for
People using Ghost or Shield in Chrome
Developers building browser automations or agents
Published pricing
$10 a month, or $100 a year.
$5 monthly credits, then $50, $2,000, or custom

Last verified 2026-09-01 · official sources linked below

When Anchor is the better pick

Anchor is better for programmable browser automation. Its API returns session CDP URLs. Playwright connects to those cloud sessions. Profiles can preserve browser state across sessions. Anchor sessions can outlive code connections. Legba serves a different job. It puts Ghost and Shield inside Chrome. Legba is not a drop-in replacement.

How this comparison was made.

Disclosure

Legba publishes this comparison. Legba sells the Chrome extension discussed here.

Method

We reviewed Anchor's official documentation. We also reviewed its public pricing. We compared product shape, control, profiles, and price. We did not run compatibility benchmarks.

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Questions people ask.

Is Legba a drop-in Anchor replacement?
No. Legba publishes no tested migration path. Anchor is developer infrastructure. Legba is a Chrome extension.
Does Anchor support Playwright?
Yes. Anchor creates cloud browser sessions. Playwright or Puppeteer connects through CDP.
Can Anchor preserve browser state?
Yes. Optional profiles preserve browser state. Persist a profile during its first session. Reuse it in later sessions.
How much does Anchor cost?
Anchor includes $5 in monthly free credits. Starter costs $50 each month. Growth costs $2,000 each month. Enterprise pricing is custom.

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Legba is a Chrome extension with two modes. Ghost gives you a private browser route. Shield opens a page in an isolated browser off your device.

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Ghost. A private route for your browser. Shield. An isolated browser, off your device. Choose the mode. Close when finished.