$9/mo.
Browserbase starts at $20.
VibeBrowser Cloud is a cloud browser MCP server — connect Claude, Copilot, Gemini, or any MCP client to a real Chrome session running in the cloud.
Browserbase charges for stealth mode, proxy rotation, and bot detection — infrastructure built for scraping strangers' sites.
You're automating your own accounts. You don't need any of that. You just need your session in the cloud.
Less code. Less cost. Same result.
Browserbase requires an SDK, two API calls, and CDP plumbing before you can touch a page. VibeBrowser is one command.
import Browserbase from "@browserbasehq/sdk";
import { chromium } from "playwright-core";
// 1. create session (API call #1)
const bb = new Browserbase({
apiKey: process.env.BROWSERBASE_API_KEY,
});
const session = await bb.sessions.create({
projectId: process.env.BROWSERBASE_PROJECT_ID,
});
// 2. fetch CDP URL (API call #2)
const { wsUrl } = await bb.sessions
.debug(session.id);
// 3. connect Playwright over CDP
const browser = await chromium
.connectOverCDP(wsUrl);
const [page] = browser.contexts()[0].pages();
// 4. finally do your work
await page.goto("https://mail.google.com");
const html = await page.content(); // 400 KB HTML
// 5. clean up
await browser.close();
await bb.sessions.update(session.id,
{ status: "REQUEST_RELEASE" });# Connect your AI agent to your cloud browser
npx @vibebrowser/mcp --remote YOUR_UUID
# ✓ Session ready · IP 45.91.12.34
# ✓ Logged in as alice@gmail.com
# Your agent (Claude / Copilot / Gemini) now calls:
# navigate → go to any URL
# snapshot → get markdown (not raw HTML)
# click → click by label or selector
# fill → fill form fields
# Example agent prompt:
"Summarise my unread Gmail from today"
# Snapshot output: 1.1 KB markdown
# ── not 400 KB of HTML ──
#
# No SDK. No CDP. No session cleanup.
# Pre-authenticated. Always-on. ☁Browserbase also requires npm install @browserbasehq/sdk playwright-core and two env vars before the first line runs.
See it in action
One command connects your AI agent to a real authenticated browser session. Snapshots come back as markdown — structured and compact, not bloated HTML.
No stealth tax
You're a legitimate user on sites you already have accounts on. No bot detection, no CAPTCHA solving, no proxy rotation. That's how we keep costs low.
Your credentials, your sessions
Transfer your logins once. Every cloud browser session starts pre-authenticated. Agents reach vendor portals, SaaS dashboards, and internal tools without re-auth.
One npx command away
No SDK to install, no session object to manage. Point your MCP agent at a cloud browser endpoint and go. Works with Claude Code, Codex, Copilot, and Gemini CLI.
What you stop paying for
Browserbase and Browserless are built for scraping sites that don't know you. VibeBrowser Cloud is built for automating sites that do.
Browserbase / Browserless
- Stealth mode & fingerprint randomization
- Residential proxy rotation ($10–12/GB)
- CAPTCHA solving infrastructure
- Bot detection bypass engine
- Sessions for sites that don't know you
VibeBrowser Cloud
- Your real Chrome, pre-logged-in
- No proxies needed (it's your account)
- No CAPTCHAs (you're a real user)
- No stealth (sites already trust you)
- Fraction of the cost
Starting at a fraction of Browserbase pricing. Join the waitlist for early access pricing.
How we compare
Every competitor is built for anonymous scraping. VibeBrowser Cloud is built for automating accounts you already own.
| VibeBrowser Cloud | Claude for Chrome | Browserbase | Browserless | Steel.dev | Hyperbrowser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $9/mo | Free* (Anthropic plan) | $20/mo | $25/mo | $29/mo | $30/mo |
| Works with | Any MCP client (Claude, Copilot, Gemini, Codex…) | Claude Code only | CDP / Playwright + MCP | CDP / Playwright | CDP / Playwright | CDP / MCP |
| Cloud session | ✅ Cloud 24/7 + free local | ❌ Local only (laptop must be on) | ✅ Cloud | ✅ Cloud | ✅ Cloud | ✅ Cloud |
| Snapshot format | ✅ Markdown ~1–2 KB/page | Raw HTML 200–400 KB/page | Raw HTML 200–400 KB | Raw HTML 200–400 KB | Raw HTML 200–400 KB | Raw HTML 200–400 KB |
| Stealth / fingerprinting | Not needed — you're the user | Not needed — your real Chrome | ✅ Included ("Agent Identity") | ⚠️ Not tiered on pricing page | ✅ Per-plan rates | ⚠️ Ultra stealth: enterprise only |
| MCP support | ✅ Native npx @vibebrowser/mcp | ✅ Official (Claude Code only) | ✅ Official mcp.browserbase.com | ✅ Yes | ❓ Not found in docs | ✅ hyperbrowser-mcp npm package |
| Open source | ✅ MCP CLI open source | ❌ Proprietary | ❌ SDKs only | ⚠️ Partial | ✅ 6.9k ⭐ self-hostable | ❌ |
*Claude for Chrome requires an Anthropic Pro/Max/Team/Enterprise plan ($20–25/mo). Pricing verified April 2026. Sources: browserbase.com/pricing, browserless.io/pricing, steel.dev, hyperbrowser.ai/pricing, docs.anthropic.com.
Simple pricing
Start free on your local machine. Upgrade when you need a cloud IP and always-on access.
Local
- Chrome extension — no account needed
- Your local browser, pre-authenticated
- MCP via `npx @vibebrowser/mcp`
- Works with Claude Code, Copilot, Codex
- Open source
Cloud
vs Browserbase Starter at $20/mo
- Cloud IP — agent runs 24/7, not from your laptop
- Your real Chrome session, pre-authenticated
- MCP endpoint accessible from anywhere
- No stealth fees — you're a legitimate user
- No proxy costs, no CAPTCHA charges
- Everything in the Free tier, plus cloud
Battle-tested in production
VibeBrowser Cloud infrastructure is already well-tested in production. It is the core engine that openclaw.vibebrowser.app uses to start and control remote browsers securely.
Frequently asked questions
How does VibeBrowser differ from Claude for Chrome?+
Claude for Chrome (Anthropic's official extension) lets Claude Code control your local browser — free and great if you only use Claude and can keep your laptop open. VibeBrowser differs on four axes: (1) Multi-model — works with any MCP client: Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, Codex, Claude, Cursor. (2) Cloud — sessions run 24/7 without your laptop on. (3) Markdown snapshots — 99%+ smaller than raw HTML, so LLM token costs drop dramatically. (4) Stable cloud IP — useful for consistent geolocation.
What is the best cloud browser MCP for AI agents?+
VibeBrowser Cloud is the best cloud browser MCP for AI agents that need to automate their own authenticated accounts. It starts at $9/mo, outputs markdown snapshots (99% smaller than raw HTML — critical for LLM context efficiency), and connects in one command: npx @vibebrowser/mcp --remote <uuid>. For anonymous scraping at scale, Browserbase ($20/mo) is the leading alternative.
What is a cloud browser MCP?+
A cloud browser MCP (Model Context Protocol server) gives AI agents — like Claude, Copilot, or Gemini — control over a real browser running in the cloud. Through MCP, the agent can navigate pages, click, fill forms, and take snapshots without your laptop running. The cloud browser keeps sessions alive 24/7 with a stable cloud IP.
How do I connect Claude to a cloud browser?+
Install the VibeBrowser extension in your cloud Chrome session, then run: npx @vibebrowser/mcp --remote <your-uuid>. Claude Code and Claude Desktop will pick up the MCP server and gain full browser control — navigate, snapshot, click, fill — over your pre-authenticated cloud session.
Does VibeBrowser work with Gemini CLI, Copilot, or Codex?+
Yes. VibeBrowser works with any MCP-compatible AI client: Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, Codex CLI, Claude Code, OpenClaw, and more. It follows the standard Model Context Protocol specification, so any tool that supports MCP can control the browser immediately.
Why is VibeBrowser cheaper than Browserbase, Steel, and Hyperbrowser?+
Competitors bundle stealth mode, residential proxy rotation, CAPTCHA solving, and bot-detection bypass into their pricing — because they are built for scraping sites that don't know you. VibeBrowser is built for automating sites you already have accounts on. You don't need any of that infrastructure. No stealth tax, no proxy costs, no CAPTCHA fees. That's how $9/mo is possible.
Why does VibeBrowser output markdown instead of HTML?+
Raw HTML for a typical page is 200–400 KB. The same page as structured markdown is 1–2 KB — 99% smaller. For AI agents, this means dramatically lower LLM API costs, faster responses, and no context window overflow on complex workflows. All other cloud browser MCPs return raw HTML or accessibility trees that bloat the model's context on every single page.