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Description

Lightpanda is a unique open-source headless web browser tailored for AI applications and extensive web automation tasks. In contrast to conventional browsers like Chrome or Firefox, which are designed for user interaction and graphical display, Lightpanda is fundamentally built for machine use and automation. It operates without any graphical interface, honing in solely on essential elements required for automated web interactions, including HTML parsing, constructing the DOM tree, and executing JavaScript. By avoiding the overhead associated with visual rendering, such as layout calculations, image loading, and pixel painting, Lightpanda significantly decreases resource consumption and enhances performance for automation purposes. This innovative browser was developed entirely from the ground up using the Zig programming language, distinguishing it from other browsers that may rely on existing engines, and this approach allows for optimizations that prioritize speed, dependability, and efficient memory usage. Consequently, Lightpanda stands out as a powerful tool for developers looking to implement seamless web automation solutions.

Description

Steel is a versatile open-source browser API that enables the management of numerous cloud-based browsers. It simplifies browser automation for tasks ranging from extensive scraping operations to completely autonomous web agents, allowing users to initiate browser sessions on demand through straightforward API requests. With integrated CAPTCHA solving capabilities, Steel ensures uninterrupted automation processes. Its user-friendly controls help minimize the risk of being flagged as a bot. Typically, a session can commence in under one second if the client is located in the same region. Each session has the flexibility to run for as little as one minute or extend up to 24 hours. Users can easily save and inject cookies and local storage to seamlessly continue from where they left off. Additionally, Steel supports running Puppeteer, Playwright, or Selenium in the cloud with ease. The Session Viewer feature provides the ability to observe and troubleshoot both live and recorded sessions, enhancing the overall user experience. This comprehensive toolset makes it a valuable resource for developers looking to harness the power of browser automation in a cloud environment.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Puppeteer
Google Chrome
HTML
JavaScript
Mozilla Firefox
Node.js
Playwright
Python
Selenium
Zig

Integrations

Puppeteer
Google Chrome
HTML
JavaScript
Mozilla Firefox
Node.js
Playwright
Python
Selenium
Zig

Pricing Details

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Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$99 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Lightpanda

Founded

2022

Country

United States

Website

lightpanda.io

Vendor Details

Company Name

Steel.dev

Country

United States

Website

steel.dev/

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