The verdict
On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- Browse AI starts lower, at $19/mo against $499/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Data ranking, Bright Data places 6 and Browse AI 7 of 11.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $499/mo | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
BD
Bright Data
- Small Teamsteady monthly scraping needs$499/mo
- Large Teampredictable high-volume data collection$999/mo
BA
Browse AI
- PersonalSolo founders and individual ops$48/mo
- ProfessionalGrowth teams requiring higher volumes$69/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
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