Popularity
★ 24k
Last update
August 2026
License / pricing
MIT
Category
Browser automation
What it does
Mix natural-language actions with code for web automation that keeps working when pages change.
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 difficultySome setup needed
- Command lineRequired
- API keyRequired
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
Stagehand FAQ
- Is Stagehand free?
- Stagehand itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use Stagehand?
- This is a library meant to be used from code. It is not a standalone app.
- Does Stagehand work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use Stagehand commercially?
- The licence is MIT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stagehand (this page) | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| Firecrawl | Required | Required | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| browser-use | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
| Puppeteer | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.