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Legba vs Browserbase

A Browserbase alternative for Chrome users.

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

Browserbase runs managed cloud browsers. Legba is a Chrome extension. They are not drop-in replacements.

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Choose Browserbase for managed automation. Choose Legba for Ghost or Shield.

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Legba
Browserbase
Product form
Chrome extension with Ghost and Shield
Managed cloud browser and agent platform
Control
Pick a mode inside Chrome
API, SDKs, Stagehand, or MCP
Browser execution
Shield opens pages off your device
Headless cloud browser sessions
Session state
Shield ends when the tab closes
Fresh by default, with optional persistent Contexts
Network
Ghost gives your browser a private route
Optional managed residential or custom proxies
Observability
No developer-session parity claimed
Live view, inspector, logs, and video replay
Best for
People using Ghost or Shield in Chrome
Developers running browser automation or agents
Published pricing
$10 a month, or $100 a year.
$0, $20, $99 monthly, then custom

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

When Browserbase is the better pick

Browserbase is better for managed browser automation. It supports Stagehand, Playwright, Puppeteer, and Selenium. Browserbase also publishes an MCP server. Contexts, proxies, and replays add operational control. 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 Browserbase's official documentation. We also reviewed its public pricing. We compared product shape, control, state, networking, and observability. We did not run compatibility benchmarks.

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Questions people ask.

Is Legba a drop-in Browserbase replacement?
No. Legba publishes no tested migration path. Browserbase is developer infrastructure. Legba is a Chrome extension.
Does Browserbase support residential proxies?
Yes. Browserbase offers managed residential proxies. They are disabled by default. You can also bring custom proxies.
Does Browserbase preserve login state?
New sessions start with fresh browser data. Optional Contexts can persist cookies and authentication. Contexts remain until deletion or invalidation.
How much does Browserbase cost?
Browserbase lists four plans. Free costs $0 each month. Developer costs $20 each month. Startup costs $99 each month. Scale 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.