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BrowserBox vs ViewFinder
Both stand on browser isolation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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BrowserBox combines streamed browser sessions with isolation policies, embedding, automation integrations, and cloud or self-hosted deployment. Its commercial licensing requirement and seat limits should be checked before adoption.
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ViewFinder combines remote browser isolation with options for embedding and self-hosting. Check its listed feature gaps and Chrome requirement against your intended setup.
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| BrowserBox | ViewFinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Non-commercial license: $49 per user a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | browserbox.io | github.com |
| On browser isolation software | #8 of 24 | #4 of 24 |
BrowserBox: what it does well
- Client access requires no browser plugins
- Policies control copying, uploads, and downloads
- Provides navigation allowlisting and profile encryption
- Integrates with Puppeteer and Playwright
- Cloud API creates ephemeral sessions
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial
- License required for development and evaluation
- Commercial license starts at $119 a year
- One session per machine outside Linux
ViewFinder: what it does well
- Sends remote page pixels instead of executing page code locally.
- Supports uploads, downloads, tabs, and form input.
- Can be deployed locally, in a cloud, or on a server.
- Open source and free.
What to know first
- Google Chrome is required.
- Text selection and WebGL are unimplemented.
- Mobile zoom is buggy; multi-touch is unavailable on mobile and tablets.
- Commercial licensing information is separate from the free offering.
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