Skyvern
Skyvern is an open-source AI agent that automates browser-based workflows using LLMs and computer vision, handling logins, form fills, data extraction, CAPTCHAs, and 2FA across any website. It offers a Python/TypeScript SDK on top of Playwright, a no-code workflow builder, and both self-hosted and cloud deployment options.
Use Cases
Automate manual portal work in insurance, healthcare, or government systems that resist traditional RPA
Scrape structured data from sites with dynamic layouts or anti-bot protections
Fill out long online forms and applications across vendor portals without writing custom scrapers
Replace legacy UiPath or Automation Anywhere bots that break with every UI update
Add AI-driven browser automation to existing Playwright test suites through the SDK
Run end-to-end checkout, login, and account-management workflows for QA or operational tasks
Pros
Resilient to UI changes - uses vision and LLMs instead of brittle CSS selectors that break on layout shifts
Open source and self-hostable, with full code transparency and no vendor lock-in
Handles CAPTCHAs, 2FA/TOTP, and file uploads natively without third-party integrations on cloud tiers
Drop-in Playwright compatibility through Python and TypeScript SDKs makes adoption easy for existing automation teams
Visual no-code workflow builder lets ops teams chain multi-step processes without writing code
Cons
Credit-based pricing can get expensive at scale compared to traditional scripted Playwright automation
Self-hosted version lacks bundled CAPTCHA solvers and proxy networks available on cloud
LLM-driven execution is slower per run than deterministic scripts for simple repetitive tasks
Self-hosting requires meaningful CPU and RAM budget for browser instances plus LLM inference costs
Enterprise features like SSO, HIPAA, and unlimited credits gated behind custom-priced Enterprise plan
Platforms
Self-Hosted
API
Web
MCP
Compliance & Certifications
SOC 2
AICPA
Skyvern points an LLM at a real browser and lets it figure out the clicks, so your automations stop breaking every time a vendor reshuffles their portal. Open source if you want to self-host the runner, but CAPTCHA solving and 2FA credential management only come stitched in on the cloud tiers.
Solid Choice