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Browserbase vs Steel
Browserbase leads: the AI models rank it above its rival on 1 of the 1 leaderboard they share. Based on how ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & Grok rank both across the leaderboard they share — re-polled on demand, reasoning shown verbatim.
| Leaderboard | Browserbase | Steel |
|---|---|---|
| Best hosted browser infrastructure for agents using authenticated websites | #1 / 7 | #2 / 7 |
Why the models rank Browserbase — on best hosted browser infrastructure for agents using authenticated websites
“The most mature hosted-browser platform for agents, and the strongest general fit for authenticated flows: persistent Contexts store cookies/localStorage/auth state across sessions, first-class Stagehand integration for agentic control, built-in residential proxies, stealth/fingerprinting, and CAPTCHA handling. Scales to large concurrent fleets with reliable session lifecycle APIs. Assumes you value breadth and ecosystem over auth being the single design center.”
Why the models rank Steel — on best hosted browser infrastructure for agents using authenticated websites
“Open-source browser infrastructure paired with a managed cloud service, providing persistent session profiles, built-in proxy rotation, and full deployment flexibility without vendor lock-in; near-tie with Browserbase for teams prioritizing self-hosting capabilities. (Assumes open control and data sovereignty are critical).”
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