Popularity
★ 95k
Last update
August 2026
License / pricing
Apache-2.0
Category
Browser automation
What it does
Microsoft's framework drives Chrome, Firefox and Safari for testing and scraping. Many AI browser tools build on it.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultyEasy to start
- Command lineRequired
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
Playwright FAQ
- Is Playwright free?
- Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use Playwright?
- This is a library meant to be used from code. It is not a standalone app.
- Does Playwright work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use Playwright commercially?
- The licence is Apache-2.0, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playwright (this page) | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Puppeteer | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Firecrawl | Required | Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| browser-use | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.