BrowserOS neo
Open-source, privacy-first agentic browser that runs AI agents locally instead of in the cloud
Data verified Sep 30, 2026
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Editorial Verdict
AI-researched, not hands-on testedBrowserOS neo's local-first architecture is a genuine answer to the privacy tradeoffs of cloud-run agentic browsers like Comet, and full Chrome extension support means switching doesn't mean giving up an existing extension setup.
Reviewed by AIToolPundit Editorial Team · last verified September 2026
About BrowserOS neo
BrowserOS neo is an open-source, Chromium-based agentic browser positioned as a privacy-first alternative to cloud-run browser agents like Perplexity's Comet. It has a Chrome-like interface and supports existing Chrome extensions, but adds a local AI agent layer that can browse and take actions on a user's behalf using either the user's own API keys or fully local models via Ollama — keeping browsing data on the user's own machine rather than sending it to a cloud AI provider. Because agents run in the user's actual browser rather than a headless cloud instance, they inherit the user's real logins and sessions instead of needing separate authentication. BrowserOS also exposes an MCP-compatible interface, so external coding agents like Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, VS Code, Zed, or GitHub Copilot can drive the browser directly with a one-click install. The project is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and its source is maintained across several repositories under the browseros-ai GitHub organization.
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Commonly Cited Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Runs agents locally by default — a real privacy advantage over cloud-based agentic browsers
- Full Chrome extension compatibility, unlike most from-scratch browser projects
Limitations
- AGPL-3.0 license requires source disclosure for any modified, publicly-served version
Details
- Pricing Model
- Free
- Starting Price
- Free
- Team Size
- 2-10
- Category
- Developer Tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BrowserOS neo free?
Yes, BrowserOS neo is free to use.
Does BrowserOS neo have an API?
BrowserOS neo does not currently offer a public API.
Is BrowserOS neo open source?
Yes, BrowserOS neo is open source.
What are the downsides of BrowserOS neo?
AGPL-3.0 license requires source disclosure for any modified, publicly-served version
What is the best alternative to BrowserOS neo?
Vercel is the closest alternative to BrowserOS neo, followed by GitLab and Gemini CLI.
How does BrowserOS neo compare to Vercel?
BrowserOS neo and Vercel are both used for developer tools. See the full side-by-side comparison for pricing and feature differences.
Key Features
- Local-first AI agentsAgents run on the user's own machine using their own API keys or local Ollama models, not a cloud service.
- Chrome-compatible interfaceFamiliar Chrome-like UI and works with existing Chrome extensions.
- Uses real logged-in sessionsAgents act inside the user's actual browser, inheriting real logins instead of needing separate authentication.
- MCP integrationExternal coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, VS Code, Zed, GitHub Copilot) can drive the browser via MCP.
Technical Details
- Free Plan
- Available
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