Side by side
BrowserGap vs Scaledrone
Both stand on websocket tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
BrowserGap separates page execution from the user's device by streaming pixels from a remote browser. Consider its listed implementation gaps and document-viewer setup requirement when evaluating whether it fits a deployment.
Visit BrowserGap Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Visit Scaledrone The facts
| BrowserGap | Scaledrone | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Managed session: $3.81, paid once | Hobby: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | scaledrone.com |
| On websocket tools | #4 of 55 | #8 of 55 |
BrowserGap: what it does well
- Page content is streamed as pixels to the client
- Supports tabs, forms, and file transfers
- Can expose automation for human intervention
- Can be self-hosted or run in Docker
What to know first
- Binary instructions require Google Chrome
- Source-available edition requires viewer setup for secure documents
- Text selection and page zoom are unimplemented or buggy
- Docker use has no sound
Scaledrone: what it does well
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