Playwright MCP (ExecuteAutomation) alternatives
12 alternatives to Playwright MCP (ExecuteAutomation) in Browser Automation, compared on tools, transport, auth, and maintenance — each with one-click config.
| Server | Official | Verified | Transport | Auth | Stars | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playwright MCP (ExecuteAutomation)(this) | stdio | none | 4.5k | 12 | ||
| Chrome DevTools MCP | stdio | none | 45k | 51 | ||
| Browser MCP | stdio | none | 6.7k | 13 | ||
| Bright Data MCP | stdio | apikey | 5.0k | 12 | ||
| Peekaboo | stdio | apikey | 4.8k | 28 | ||
| Browserbase MCP (Stagehand) | stdio | apikey | 3.0k | 8 | ||
| web-eval-agent | stdio | apikey | 1.2k | 2 | ||
| Selenium MCP (mcp-selenium) | stdio | none | 900 | 18 | ||
| browser-use-mcp-server | sse | apikey | 822 | 1 | ||
| Apify Actors MCP (RAG Web Browser) | stdio | apikey | 600 | 11 | ||
| MCP Pointer | stdio | none | 582 | 1 | ||
| Auto Browser | stdio | none | 579 | 12 | ||
| AgentQL MCP | stdio | apikey | 400 | 1 |
Top Playwright MCP (ExecuteAutomation) alternatives
Lets coding agents drive a real Chrome: automate input, read console and network, record performance traces.
Automate your existing browser with AI using your real profile, logged-in sessions, and stealth fingerprint.
All-in-one web access MCP — Web Unlocker, SERP, Scraper API, and a cloud Scraping Browser.
macOS screen capture, AI visual analysis, and full GUI automation for AI agents.
Official Browserbase cloud-browser MCP built on Stagehand — natural-language act/extract/observe.
Autonomous browser agent that evaluates and debugs your web app end-to-end from your IDE.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Playwright MCP (ExecuteAutomation)?
Chrome DevTools MCP is the most popular alternative (official), with 45k GitHub stars. Lets coding agents drive a real Chrome: automate input, read console and network, record performance traces.
Are these Playwright MCP (ExecuteAutomation) alternatives free?
Yes — every server listed is open source or free to self-host. Some connect to paid third-party APIs (check each server's auth requirements).
Do the alternatives work with Claude, Cursor and Windsurf?
Yes. Every alternative includes a copy-paste config for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Windsurf on its server page.