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Browser Use

Related: shares the task Automation agents

Browser-agent library with separate hosted agents and cloud browser infrastructure.

Freemium

Use cases

  • Browser workflows for AI agents
  • Structured extraction from interactive websites

Pricing: The Python library and cloud service are separate. Cloud browsers cost USD 0.02 per hour plus proxy traffic; hosted agents add a 20% model surcharge plus browser and traffic costs. Eligible signups receive USD 1 of introductory credit.

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This record was last reviewed on 2026-11-03.

Browserbase

Related: shares the task Automation agents

Managed browser platform giving agents cloud sessions, page retrieval and session observability.

Freemium

Use cases

  • Browser workflows for AI agents
  • Structured extraction from interactive websites

Pricing: A free plan is available. Developer is USD 20 per month with 100 browser hours; browser overages, proxies, search, fetch and model usage have separate meters, so the monthly fee does not cover unlimited automation.

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This record was last reviewed on 2026-11-03.

Stagehand

Related: shares the task Automation agents

Browser automation SDK combining natural-language actions with deterministic browser control.

Open (open weights/source)

Use cases

  • Browser workflows for AI agents
  • Structured extraction from interactive websites

Pricing: The open-source software can be run on your own infrastructure. Compute, storage and any external model API usage are separate costs; a managed service is not included.

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This record was last reviewed on 2026-11-03.

Activepieces

Related: shares the task Automation agents

Workspace combining AI agents, visual flows, tables and application connections.

Freemium

Use cases

  • Combine agents and automation flows in one workspace
  • Route support triage, invoice intake and lead handling through flows

Pricing: Free lists 1,000 monthly credits and up to five users. Paid plans add credits and controls; own model keys, overage pricing and self-hosted enterprise options have separate terms.

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This record was last reviewed on 2026-11-03.

Agenta

Related: shares the task Automation agents

Team workspace for creating AI coworkers and scheduled or event-triggered automations through chat.

Freemium

Use cases

  • Development of tool-using agents
  • Construction of retrieval-augmented applications

Pricing: Hobby gives 75 daily free credits on up to 10 days per month, plus a one-time 500-credit signup bonus. Starter is USD 29 per month with 2900 credits; credits cover included models and runtime, and paid plans do not charge per seat.

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This record was last reviewed on 2026-11-03.

Agentforce

Related: shares the task Automation agents

Salesforce's enterprise AI agent platform for building, testing, and running autonomous agents across service, sales, and employee workflows.

Paid

Use cases

  • Always-on customer service that resolves cases and escalates when needed
  • Sales development agents that answer product questions and book meetings
  • Employee support agents that automate routine internal tasks

Pricing: Salesforce customers can start with Agentforce through Salesforce Foundations. Paid options include Flex Credits, resolutions, and per-user licensing.

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This record was last reviewed on 2026-09-04.

Agno

Related: shares the task Automation agents

Agent SDK and AgentOS runtime for combining agents into durable services, teams and workflows.

Open (open weights/source)

Use cases

  • Development of tool-using agents
  • Construction of retrieval-augmented applications

Pricing: Self-hosting the open-source project and buying the hosted platform are separate choices. The hosted service has its own plans and usage limits; self-hosting still requires infrastructure and any model-provider charges.

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This record was last reviewed on 2026-11-03.

Aisera

Related: shares the task Automation agents

Enterprise service agents now offered and supported by Automation Anywhere.

Paid

Use cases

  • Automate IT service management and employee support requests
  • Resolve service-desk tickets and provision application access

Pricing: The vendor confirms continued Aisera product support after acquisition. Pricing and renewals depend on the agreement; reviewed pages did not establish a comparable starting price or free quota.

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This record was last reviewed on 2026-11-03.

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