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Browserless Free Tier
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Browserless Free Tier for startups: $20 in credits
Get 1,000 free monthly requests for headless browser automation including web scraping, PDF generation, and screenshot capture with zero infrastructure setup
- Zero setup friction
- Perpetual free tier
- Comprehensive automation
- REST API simplicity
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About Browserless Free Tier
- 1,000 free monthly requests for headless browser automation—web scraping, PDFs, screenshots—with zero infrastructure management required.
- Eliminates DevOps overhead; REST API access to managed Chrome/Firefox means no server provisioning, scaling, or browser maintenance.
- Best for early-stage startups testing automation workflows; $20 estimated monthly value, renewable monthly at no cost.
Browserless provides cloud-hosted headless browser automation via REST API, removing the need to manage browser infrastructure. The free tier grants 1,000 monthly requests covering web scraping, PDF generation, screenshot capture, and general browser automation—ideal for startups validating product-market fit without DevOps overhead.
Browserless Free Tier at a glance
Browserless provides cloud-hosted headless browser automation via REST API, removing the need to manage browser infrastructure. The free tier grants 1,000 monthly requests covering web scraping, PDF generation, screenshot capture, and general browser automation—ideal for startups validating product-market fit without DevOps overhead.
- 1,000Free monthly requests
- $20Estimated monthly credit value
- UnlimitedMonthly renewal (no expiry)
- REST APIAccess method (no CLI/SDK required)
The Browserless Free Tier offer explained
Browserless grants 1,000 API requests per calendar month at no cost, covering headless browser operations (scraping, PDF rendering, screenshots). The credit renews monthly indefinitely on the free tier; no payment method or commitment required. Overage requests beyond 1,000/month are metered on a pay-as-you-go basis if you upgrade.
Heads up: credit programs change their terms and caps regularly — confirm the current offer on the application page before you plan around it.
Apply to Browserless Free TierEligibility & key terms
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Stage | Any (no stage restriction) |
| Credit | 1,000 monthly API requests |
| Validity | Perpetual monthly renewal |
| Application | Self-serve signup; no sponsor or approval required |
| Geographic | Global |
How Browserless Free Tier compares
Here's how Browserless Free Tier stacks up against other cloud infrastructure credits in the same category:
| Program | Headline offer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Browserless Free Tier | $20 in credits | This page |
| OVHcloud Startup Program | Accelerate development with up to €100,000 free cloud credit | Cloud Provider Credits |
| Pulumi for Startups | $10,000 in credits | Cloud Provider Credits |
| ScaleGrid Startup Program | Up to 50% off | Cloud Provider Credits |
How to apply for Browserless Free Tier
- Sign up
Create a free Browserless account at browserless.io with email or OAuth.
- Verify email
Confirm your email address; free tier is activated immediately.
- Generate API key
Access your dashboard and copy your API token from the credentials section.
- Start making requests
Call Browserless REST endpoints (e.g., /screenshot, /pdf, /scrape) with your API key; 1,000 requests/month are free.
Pro tip: Monitor your monthly request count in the dashboard to avoid surprise overages. Batch requests during off-peak hours if possible, and use Browserless's built-in caching headers to reduce redundant API calls on repeated URLs.
Zero infrastructure, zero commitment, 1,000 free automation requests every month—the fastest way for startups to add browser automation without hiring a DevOps engineer.SaaSTweaks editorial
Who should apply — and who shouldn't
Apply if
- You're building a web scraping, lead-gen, or data-collection product and need to validate demand before investing in infrastructure.
- Your team lacks DevOps expertise and you want to avoid managing Selenium, Puppeteer, or Playwright servers.
- You need on-demand PDF generation, screenshot capture, or form automation without provisioning containers.
- You're testing multiple automation workflows and want to pay only for what you use after the free tier.
Skip if
- You need more than 1,000 requests/month and are cost-sensitive; paid tiers scale quickly and may exceed your budget.
- You require on-premise or air-gapped deployment; Browserless is cloud-only.
- Your use case demands sub-100ms latency or guaranteed SLA; free tier has no uptime guarantee or priority support.
More Cloud Provider Credits
If Browserless Free Tier isn't the right fit, compare it against OVHcloud Startup Program, Pulumi for Startups, ScaleGrid Startup Program, Scaleway Startup Program for NVIDIA Inception Members — or browse the full Cloud Provider Credits category.
Final verdict
Apply — strong program.
Self-serve, perpetual free tier with no approval friction makes this a no-brainer for early-stage startups. 1,000 monthly requests covers light-to-moderate automation testing; if you outgrow it, paid plans are transparent and you've already validated the product.
Apply to Browserless Free TierCapabilities
- • 1,000 free monthly API requests
- • Headless Chrome and Firefox browsers
- • Web scraping with JavaScript execution
- • PDF generation from HTML/URLs
- • Screenshot capture (PNG, JPEG)
- • Form filling and interaction automation
- • REST API (no SDK required)
- • Automatic browser pooling and scaling
What's included
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Migration assist
Templates and scripts to move off your legacy tool.
$584 value
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Renewal lock
Discount carries into year two — verified by us, not the vendor.
$583 value
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Founder office hours
Quarterly access to product leadership.
$582 value
05
Stack credits
Bonus credits redeemable on partner tooling.
$581 value
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Annual audit
We re-verify the offer every quarter so it never goes stale.
$580 value
How to claim
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Click claim
Hit the button on this page — opens the partner site in a new tab.
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Apply via your VC or accelerator
Check your investor or accelerator benefits portal for the Browserless Free Tier partner code. Y Combinator, Sequoia, and most Tier 1 VCs have codes available.
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Discount applies automatically
Renewals stay at the same rate — verified by us, not the vendor.
How Browserless Free Tier stacks up
| Feature | Browserless Free Tier |
|---|---|
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Cheapest paid plan | $0/mo |
| Annual discount | Up to 25% |
| Refund window | 30 days |
| Setup time | < 1 hour |
| Best for | Founders |
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Frequently asked
Who's eligible for the free tier?
Anyone with an email address. No stage, geography, or revenue restrictions. Self-serve signup with no approval process.
How long do the 1,000 free requests last?
They renew every calendar month (1st–last day). Unused requests do not roll over; the quota resets on the 1st of each month.
Do I need a VC sponsor or accelerator affiliation?
No. Browserless free tier is open to all; no sponsorship, accelerator, or startup program affiliation required.
What happens when I exceed 1,000 requests in a month?
Overages are billed on a pay-as-you-go basis (pricing varies by request type). You can set spending limits in your dashboard to prevent surprise charges.
Can I combine Browserless credits with other cloud provider programs?
Yes. Browserless is independent; you can stack it with AWS, GCP, or other startup credits. No exclusivity clause.
How long does approval take?
Instant. Free tier is self-serve; your account and API key are active immediately after email verification.