The Verdict
Browser Use is one of the most popular open-source browser automation projects (21k+ GitHub stars) with commercial offerings starting at $30/mo. Great for web automation with Playwright and LLMs. But like all browser tools, it cannot automate desktop applications. Mediar extends beyond browsers to the OS level - we work where Playwright fails.
At a Glance
Feature
Mediar
Browser Use
Scope
Desktop & Web
Browser only
Deployment
Turnkey
Self-integrate
Playwright's Limit
Browser Use is built on Playwright - excellent for browser automation. But Playwright was designed for web testing, not desktop apps. When you need to automate SAP, Oracle, EHRs, or any legacy Windows application, browser tools fail. Mediar is built from the ground up at the OS level - we interact with applications through the same accessibility APIs screen readers use.
Pricing & Value
Recommended
Mediar
Usage-based / Turnkey
- Pay per successful execution
- 99% automation success rate
- Implementation in days, not months
Browser Use
Open-source / $30+/mo cloud
"Browser Use is free to self-host with cloud plans from $30/mo. Mediar offers commercial support and desktop automation."
Why move away from Browser Use?
Cons of Browser Use
- Browser-only
- No desktop application support
- Requires integration work
Where Browser Use is strong
- 21k+ GitHub stars
- Open-source (MIT)
- Built on Playwright
- Commercial cloud option
Ready to switch to modern automation?
Join the teams moving from Browser Use to Mediar for faster, more reliable workflows.