The Verdict
Skyvern is strong for browser automation (85.8% WebVoyager benchmark). But it's browser-only. Mediar handles both web and desktop - SAP GUI, Oracle, Excel, EHRs. When Playwright and browser tools fail because the application isn't a web app, Mediar's OS-level approach works.
At a Glance
Feature
Mediar
Skyvern
Scope
Desktop & Web
Browser only
Technology
OS-level APIs
LLM + Vision
Beyond the Browser
Skyvern excels at browser automation. But enterprise workflows extend beyond browsers - EHRs, ERPs, legacy Windows apps. These don't have APIs. Browser-based tools can't reach them. Mediar's OS-level technology works with any application.
Pricing & Value
Recommended
Mediar
Usage-based
- Pay per successful execution
- 99% automation success rate
- Implementation in days, not months
Skyvern
Open-source / Cloud pricing
"Skyvern is self-hostable. Mediar offers turnkey deployment with desktop automation."
Why move away from Skyvern?
Cons of Skyvern
- Browser-only
- No desktop apps
- Prompt setup complexity
Where Skyvern is strong
- 85.8% WebVoyager benchmark
- Open-source
- Handles CAPTCHAs, 2FA
Ready to switch to modern automation?
Join the teams moving from Skyvern to Mediar for faster, more reliable workflows.