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Easy Auto Refresh vs Rod
Both stand on browser automation tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Extension
Easy Auto Refresh provides per-site scheduling, monitoring details, and safeguards against interrupting typing. It is free, but Chrome’s alarm behavior can limit very short schedules.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Rod combines browser automation and scraping with support for page interaction, testing, and customization. It is free under the MIT License, but is provided without warranty.
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| Easy Auto Refresh | Rod | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | auto-refresh-extension.mhshuvo.com | go-rod.github.io |
| On browser automation tools | #28 of 62 | #24 of 62 |
Easy Auto Refresh: what it does well
- Fixed or randomized intervals
- Timers survive Chrome restarts
- Per-site settings
- Typing protection enabled by default
- Unlimited concurrent sites
What to know first
- Chrome extension only
- Very short intervals may become 30 seconds
- No cloud execution
Rod: what it does well
- Free under the MIT License.
- Can locate or download a browser automatically.
- Supports nested iframes and shadow DOMs.
- Thread-safe APIs can control multiple browsers.
- Supports mouse, keyboard, and touch simulation.
What to know first
- The software is provided without warranty.
- Questions are directed to issues, discussions, or chat.
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