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Microsoft Playwright Workspaces
What Microsoft Playwright Workspaces is
Microsoft Playwright Workspaces is a web service for running Playwright browser workloads in cloud environments. It offers hosted browsers on Linux and Windows through separate pay-as-you-go plans, with support for all browser engines and multiple programming languages. Cloud execution is included, so projects run in Microsoft’s hosted environment rather than on a self-managed installation. The service supports up to 100 parallel runs, allowing many browser sessions to operate concurrently. A 30-day trial is available through the Free trial plan, which includes 100 browser minutes and one workspace; no price is listed for that plan. Microsoft Playwright Workspaces uses a paid pricing model and does not offer a permanent free plan. Available plans include Free trial, Pay-as-you-go — Linux cloud browsers, and Pay-as-you-go — Windows cloud browsers. Self-hosting is not available. Teams can therefore select a Linux or Windows cloud-browser environment while using the same broad browser-engine and language support.
Who it suits
It suits developers and teams running Playwright workloads across browser engines and programming languages. It is intended for users who want hosted cloud execution and parallel runs instead of self-hosting.
What it does well
- Linux and Windows cloud browsers
- Supports all browser engines
- Multiple programming languages supported
- Up to 100 parallel runs
- 30-day trial includes 100 minutes
What to know first
- No permanent free plan
- Self-hosting is unavailable
- Trial includes one workspace
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | 100 browser minutes · 1 workspace | On request |
| Pay-as-you-go — Linux cloud browsers | Cloud browsers hosted on Linux | On request |
| Pay-as-you-go — Windows cloud browsers | Cloud browsers hosted on Windows | On request |
As learn.microsoft.com lists them, read 23 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Microsoft Playwright Workspaces provides managed cloud browsers with broad engine and language support. Its trial offers limited usage, while ongoing access uses paid pay-as-you-go plans and no self-hosted option.
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