Side by side
Skyvern vs Smooth
Both stand on browser agents. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Skyvern combines browser automation with multiple ways to build workflows and options for developers and self-hosting. Check the credit and concurrency limits for the plan before choosing it.
Visit Skyvern Free plan Web
Visit Smooth The facts
| Skyvern | Smooth | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Hobby: $29 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | skyvern.com | smooth.sh |
| On browser agents | #10 of 18 | #14 of 18 |
Skyvern: what it does well
- Visual editor, action recording, procedure uploads, and chat-based workflow creation
- Supports CAPTCHA handling and 2FA/TOTP authentication flows
- Structured data can be returned as CSV or JSON
- Available as managed cloud or self-hosted software
- Security claims include SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA compliance
What to know first
- Free plan includes one concurrent run
- Hobby costs $29 a month
- Freshsales integration is still in progress
Smooth: what it does well
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