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Legba vs Hyperbrowser

A Hyperbrowser alternative for routing and isolation.

Hyperbrowser provides programmable cloud browsers. It documents direct Playwright and Puppeteer connections.

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

The overlap is narrow. Legba has no tested drop-in migration path.

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Compare the job, control surface, state, recordings, routing, and price.

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Legba
Hyperbrowser
Product surface
Chrome extension with Ghost and Shield
Cloud platform for automated browser sessions
Choose when
You want Ghost or Shield in Chrome
You need Playwright or Puppeteer browser control
Browser control
No tested drop-in migration path
Direct Playwright and Puppeteer connections
Browser state
Shield ends when its tab closes
Optional profiles can preserve browser state
Routing
Ghost gives your browser a private route
Paid managed proxies with location targeting
Published pricing
$10 a month, or $100 a year.
$0.10 per browser hour and $10 per proxy GB

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

When Hyperbrowser is the better pick

Choose Hyperbrowser when your application needs programmable cloud browsers. It documents direct Playwright and Puppeteer connections. It also documents reusable profiles and session recordings. Legba has no tested drop-in migration path.

How this comparison was made.

Disclosure

Legba publishes this comparison. Legba offers the extension and agent skill discussed here.

Method

We reviewed official Hyperbrowser documentation. That included sessions, profiles, recordings, proxies, and pricing. We compared published Legba product facts. Facts were verified on September 1, 2026. We ran no performance benchmark. We ran no production migration.

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Questions people ask.

Is Legba a drop-in replacement for Hyperbrowser?
No. Legba does not publish a tested drop-in migration path. Treat compatibility as unverified.
Which product supports Playwright and Puppeteer?
Hyperbrowser documents direct connections for both. Legba publishes no tested drop-in migration path.
Does Hyperbrowser retain every session's state?
No. Sessions use fresh user data by default. Profiles can preserve cookies and browser storage.
Does Hyperbrowser record browser sessions?
Web recording is enabled by default. MP4 recording is optional. Retention follows the selected plan.
How does pricing differ?
$10 a month, or $100 a year. Hyperbrowser charges $0.10 per browser hour. Managed proxy traffic costs $10 per GB.
When should someone choose Legba?
Choose Legba for its Chrome extension or ready agent skill. Ghost gives your browser a private route. Shield opens a page in an isolated browser off your device.

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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.

Add to Chrome

Free for 30 days. No card required.

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