A Browser Use Cloud alternative for isolated agent sessions.
Browser Use Cloud runs hosted agents and raw cloud browsers. Pricing is pay as you go, with no subscription.
Legba replaces one narrower job. Agents get routing and isolated browser sessions, with human handoff. It does not replace the complete platform.
Legba also works alongside Browser Use. Its integrations page lists Browser Use. Keep Browser Use Cloud for profiles, recordings, and hosted runs.
The short version
Map the job before replacing the platform.
Start with the replacement boundary.
The search sounds broader than the decision. Browser Use names both cloud and open-source products. Browser Use Cloud is the hosted platform. The open-source framework is a separate choice.
Legba overlaps with one cloud outcome. An agent gets routing and browser isolation. Hosted sessions run on Legba's infrastructure. Each session stays scoped to its task.
Overlap does not prove platform parity. Browser Use Cloud exposes broader operational controls. It supports agent runs and raw browser sessions. It also manages state and observation.
Begin with today's actual dependency. List interfaces, state, geography, and observation. Then mark every requirement as mandatory. Optional features should not control the decision.
SourcesCloud quickstartCreate browser session (API v4)Browser Use open-source frameworkLegba published skill and session contract
Compare the published product shape.
A feature count rewards the broader platform. That approach still misses the buyer's job. This table maps capabilities to operating consequences. Unknown Legba features remain explicitly unknown.
Browser Use Cloud owns more platform surface. Legba offers a deliberately narrower public entry. Neither shape is universally better. The required workflow decides the fit.
| Factor | Legba | Browser Use Cloud | Decision impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Route and isolate agent browser sessions. | Run hosted agents and raw browsers. | Choose the narrower required job. |
| Agent entry | Use the skill or hosted MCP tools. | Create hosted agent runs through API V4. | Compare task inputs and returned outputs. |
| Raw browser access | No remote CDP endpoint is documented. | Create a browser, then connect over CDP. | Existing CDP code favors Browser Use Cloud. |
| Saved state | Hosted sessions document no saved profile. | Profiles persist cookies, local storage, and logins. | Recurring authenticated work favors documented profiles. |
| Observation | Handoff shares a private view link. | Live URLs and opt-in recordings support review. | Recorded review favors Browser Use Cloud. |
| Routing geography | Session requests accept a country code. | A US residential proxy is on by default. | Verify every required location before migration. |
| Self-hosting | Local skill scripts run on your machine. | The MIT-licensed library runs on your own machines. | Neither hosted offer becomes self-hosted automatically. |
| Pricing model | Agent plans are listed on Legba's pricing page. | Pay as you go, with no subscription. | Compare one measured workload. |
Official product facts, verified October 30, 2026.
SourcesLegba published skill and session contractCloud quickstartCreate browser session (API v4)Browser Use profiles guideBrowser proxiesBrowser Use open-source frameworkLegba canonical agent pricingBrowser Use pricing
Use the five-layer replacement map.
Most failed migrations skip dependency mapping. The endpoint looks like the whole product. State and operations appear later. Those hidden dependencies create expensive surprises.
The map separates five replacement layers. Each layer needs its own evidence. One matching layer proves only that layer. It never proves complete compatibility.
| Factor | Question | Published answer | Safe action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task layer | Does the agent need browser execution? | Both products overlap at this level. | Compare required task outcomes first. |
| Interface layer | Does existing code require Cloud interfaces? | Legba publishes no drop-in compatibility. | Treat switching as an integration project. |
| State layer | Do tasks reuse authenticated profiles? | Browser Use Cloud documents profile reuse. | Keep profiles unless alternatives prove parity. |
| Operations layer | Do teams need views and recordings? | Browser Use Cloud documents both capabilities. | Preserve current review and support workflows. |
| Infrastructure layer | Must the runtime remain self-managed? | Browser Use open source supports that model. | Compare the framework instead of Cloud. |
A practical boundary for migration planning.
SourcesLegba published skill and session contractCloud quickstartCreate browser session (API v4)Browser Use profiles guideBrowser Use open-source framework
Where Browser Use Cloud is stronger.
Browser Use Cloud provides broader agent infrastructure. Teams can create hosted agent tasks. They can also create raw browser sessions. That range reduces separate vendor decisions.
Profiles strengthen recurring authenticated workflows. Live views expose active browser behavior. Recordings support later diagnosis and review. Those tools strengthen operational review.
Managed proxy routing adds geographic choice. A US residential proxy is on by default. Each run can set another country code. Teams can also bring a custom proxy.
Browser Use's breadth creates real switching costs. Existing workflows may depend on several layers. Replacing only browser execution remains incomplete. The surrounding operations still need answers.
- Keep it for raw CDP connections.
- Keep it for reusable authenticated profiles.
- Keep it for live operational review.
- Keep it for session recordings.
- Keep it for per-run country selection.
- Keep it for hosted agent runs.
SourcesCloud quickstartBrowser Use profiles guideBrowser proxiesCreate browser session (API v4)
Where Legba fits better.
Some teams do not need another platform. Their agent needs one browser boundary. Routing must remain part of that boundary. The session should stay task-scoped.
Legba packages that narrower job directly. The public entry point is a published skill. Hosted sessions run on Legba's infrastructure. Local scripts can also run Chromium on your machine.
A person can take over through handoff. Agent writes pause until the person finishes. Teams still must validate task inputs. They must also validate expected outputs.
Legba fits focused agent browsing decisions. It does not replace Browser Use broadly. Public documentation claims no raw API parity. It also claims no profile parity.
- Evaluate it for task-scoped isolation.
- Evaluate it for agent-directed routing.
- Evaluate it for human handoff steps.
- Reject assumed Cloud API compatibility.
- Reject assumed profile compatibility.
- Reject assumed self-hosting support.
Use Legba alongside Browser Use.
Legba does not have to replace Browser Use. Legba's integrations page lists Browser Use. The open-source library accepts a proxy setting. Legba can supply that route for agent steps.
Browser Use keeps the agent loop in that split. Legba then owns the network route. The library can also restrict allowed domains. Scope profiles and tools separately.
Browser Use Cloud accepts custom proxies on every account. This review did not test Legba there. Test that path before relying on it.
SourcesLegba integrationsBrowser Use open-source browser parametersBrowser proxies
Read current pricing carefully.
Browser Use offers no subscription plans. Purchased credits never expire. Browser time costs $0.02 per hour. Billing rounds up to whole minutes.
Agent runs bill the model price plus 20%. Browser time and traffic add to that. Concurrency starts at 10 sessions. It grows with total paid.
Legba lists its agent plans on its pricing page. Compare one measured workload on both. Recheck both pages before approving spend.
| Factor | Published rate | Billing detail | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser time | $0.02 per browser hour. | Rounded up to whole minutes, with a 1-minute minimum. | Sessions run up to 4 hours; stop idle browsers. |
| Residential proxy | $5 per GB, on by default. | Routes browser traffic through another IP. | Measure transferred traffic separately. |
| Own proxy or direct | $0.20 per GB instead. | Your proxy provider may bill separately. | Disable the default proxy when not needed. |
| Agent runs | Model price plus 20%. | Browser time and traffic are extra. | Track model usage per task. |
| Concurrency | 10 sessions with nothing paid. | 50 at $100, 250 at $1,000, 500 at $5,000, 1,000 at $25,000 paid. | Model real peak demand first. |
| Credits | Purchased credits never expire. | The minimum top-up is $5. | Signup credit is a one-time $1 grant. |
Live Browser Use pricing, verified October 30, 2026.
SourcesBrowser Use pricingCreate browser session (API v4)Browser proxies
Run a narrow evaluation first.
A small evaluation lowers switching risk. Choose one representative browser task. Include its normal state requirements. Include its normal review requirements.
Do not compare polished demonstrations. Compare the same completion definition. Record retries and operator interventions. Record transferred data and browser time.
The final review needs explicit owners. Engineering owns interface compatibility. Operations owns support visibility. Finance owns the normalized workload model.
- 01
Inventory the current dependency.
List every interface and profile. Include views, recordings, routing, and concurrency.
- 02
Select one complete workflow.
Use a normal production-shaped task. Keep its real completion criteria.
- 03
Test each required boundary.
Verify inputs, outputs, state, and review. Mark every unknown openly.
- 04
Normalize the operating cost.
Combine browser, proxy, and model costs. Include engineering and support time.
- 05
Decide from mandatory requirements.
Keep proven strengths when they matter. Switch only with complete evidence.
SourcesBrowser Use pricingBrowser Use profiles guideCreate browser session (API v4)
Choose the job, then choose.
Browser Use Cloud wins broader requirements. Its documented surface covers agents and browsers. Profiles support recurring authenticated work. Views and recordings support operations.
Legba wins a narrower evaluation. The agent needs routing and isolation. Hosted browsers run outside the agent's machine. Handoff covers steps that need a person.
Neither verdict requires exaggerated promises. Keep Browser Use Cloud when breadth matters. Evaluate Legba when focus matters. Combine them when Browser Use needs a route.
Start with the published Legba skill. Confirm every interface before procurement. Unknowns should remain visible. A clean decision survives those unknowns.
SourcesLegba published skill and session contractLegba integrationsCloud quickstartBrowser Use profiles guideCreate browser session (API v4)
FAQs.
Is Legba a complete Browser Use Cloud replacement?
Does Legba support Browser Use Cloud APIs?
Which product supports reusable profiles?
Can Browser Use run outside its cloud?
Which product offers live session review?
How should teams compare pricing?
When should teams evaluate Legba?
Can I use Legba with Browser Use?
References
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- 06Browser Use profiles guideBrowser Use
- 07Browser proxiesBrowser Use
- 08Create browser session (API v4)Browser Use
- 09Browser Use open-source frameworkBrowser Use
- 10Browser Use open-source browser parametersBrowser Use