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What it is

Browserling provides cloud-hosted virtual browsers for checking websites and links across browsers and operating systems. Its listed browser coverage includes Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Internet Explorer on real operating systems, as well as mobile browsers on Android and iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads. Users can inspect pages at different screen sizes, resolutions, and device viewports. SSH tunnels provide access to private or local development sites. Other listed tools include screenshots, file uploads and downloads, geo-browsing, browser extensions, and bookmarklets. A free sandbox opens a URL in a remote isolated browser session. The Live API can embed interactive browsers in applications and supports automation, continuous integration, and SIEM/SOAR workflows. Browserling says each session runs in an isolated virtual machine that is destroyed afterward; traffic uses TLS 1.2 or higher, and URLs, session content, and files are not persistently retained. Paid plans begin at $9 a month billed annually. Listed options include Starter at $9 a month billed annually, Developer at $19 a month billed annually, and Live API at $99 a month as a starting price.

Spec sheet

What it does
Browserling provides interactive cloud browsers running real browser and operating-system combinations for website testing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Product
Browserling provides cloud hosted virtual browsers for testing websites and links across real browsers and operating systems.Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Security
Browserling says each session runs in an isolated virtual machine that is destroyed after use, and session content is not normally accessible to staff.Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Support
The product page lists email support on Starter, standard support on Developer, and premium support on Developer Pro.Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Headquarters
Oakland, CaliforniaRead 28 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Founded
2010Read 28 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Company
Browserling says it started in 2010, was co-founded in 2011 by Peter Krumins and James Halliday, and is located in Oakland, California.Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Additional testing tools
The page lists screenshots, file uploads and downloads, geo-browsing, and browser extensions and bookmarklets.Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
API and integrations
The Live API embeds interactive browsers in applications and supports browser automation, continuous integration, and SIEM/SOAR workflows.Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
API authentication
Clients request one-use session tokens through GET /liveapi_v1_session using a Browserling-Api-Key header.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
API controls
The JavaScript API documents navigation, mouse, keyboard, screen resolution, clipboard and session-ending controls through BrowserlingIframe.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
API limitations
Browserling marks headless-browser and screenshot APIs as forthcoming rather than generally available.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Browser coverage
Its web testing page lists Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, and Internet Explorer on real operating systems.Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Company identity
Crunchbase lists the legal name as Browserling Inc., a privately held for-profit company founded by James Halliday and Peteris Krumins.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company location and size
LinkedIn lists Browserling as privately held, headquartered in San Jose, California, founded in 2011, with 11-50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Documentation and support
Documentation includes API setup, session tokens, browser configuration and interaction methods; support is offered by email and a forum.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Encryption and retention
Its security overview states that network traffic uses TLS 1.2 or higher and that URLs, session content, and files are not persistently retained.Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Enterprise access
Enterprise features listed include unlimited users, team management, SSO, custom SLAs, and priority enterprise support.Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Extensions
Browserling publishes one-click extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Safari plus bookmarklets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
File transfer
Paid tiers support browser-session file uploads and downloads, with unlimited transfers on top individual and team tiers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Founding history
Browserling says it started in 2010, was co-founded in 2011 by Peter Krumins and James Halliday, and is located in Oakland, California.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Free access
The product page offers a free sandbox for entering a URL and opening it in a remote isolated browser session.Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Funding disclosure
Seedtable reports a $55,000 seed round in March 2011 led by David E. Weekly with Ulrich Gall.Read 15 Oct 2026 · seedtable.com
Geo testing
Geo-browsing supports country-specific testing, with higher plans offering more than 50 countries and multiple IP types.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Limit: feature gaps
Reviewers cite missing video recording, lack of simultaneous side-by-side browsers and limited or outdated browser choices on lower tiers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Limit: performance
Independent reviews mention slow loading, lag during tests and an old-fashioned or clunky interface.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Limit: support and billing
Some reviewers report unanswered support requests, difficulty cancelling subscriptions and disputes over money-back guarantees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Live API
The Live API embeds interactive browsers in applications, supports JavaScript automation and permits white-label or resale use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Local and staging sites
Private and local development sites can be tested through SSH tunnels.Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Local testing
SSH reverse tunnels expose localhost, private-network and firewalled applications to Browserling browsers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Mobile coverage
Testing includes Android browsers and iPhone/iPad environments, including native Safari on supported plans.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Mobile testing
It supports testing in mobile browsers on Android and iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads.Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
No installation
Browser sessions launch from the cloud without installing browsers, virtual machines or local software.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Notable news: Android 15
On January 24, 2025 Browserling announced Android 15 support for web and application testing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Notable news: VM controls
A July 28, 2025 Browserling update announced admin rights, WSL distributions, VM reboot and BIOS/UEFI access, TPM/Secure Boot and resolutions up to 4K.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Open-source position
Browserling says it has open-sourced hundreds of separate tools and libraries, while its hosted Browserling service has no stated open-source licence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Praise: ease and coverage
Reviewers repeatedly praise quick, no-install access to many browsers and operating systems, with screenshots useful for QA and client demonstrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: interactive testing
TrustRadius reviewers highlight live interaction, browser bookmarks and screenshot generation as useful for recurring interface checks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Privacy compliance
The security document says data handling aligns with GDPR and CCPA/CPRA and that personal information is not sold or monetized.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Rating on Capterra
3.0 out of 5 from 5 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
3.1 out of 5 from 71 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on G2
4.0 out of 5 from 12 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
3.0 out of 5 from 5 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Software Advice
3.0 out of 5 from 5 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on Trustpilot
3.3 out of 5 from 25 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rating on TrustRadius
7 out of 10 from 3 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Real browser testing
The service offers real Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera and Internet Explorer environments instead of browser emulators.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Responsive testing
Users can change viewport sizes and resolutions up to 4K to inspect responsive layouts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Sandboxing
Websites, links, downloads and applications run in isolated disposable browser sandboxes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Screenshot QA
The product captures screenshots for visual comparison and cross-browser debugging.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Security controls
Browserling says sessions use isolated virtual machines, TLS 1.2 or newer, ephemeral storage destruction and minimal metadata retention.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
System requirements
Browserling requires only a modern web browser; official pages state no local installation and HTML5/JavaScript operation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Limited live sessions · Windows 10 · no credit card Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Starter $9 a month billed annually (regularly $12/month) No time limit · Windows 10 · Chrome and Edge · up to 2K · screenshots · sound · email support Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Starter $9 a month annually; page also shows $12 No time limit · Windows 10 · Chrome and Edge · Up to 2k · Screenshots · Email support Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Developer $19 a month billed annually (regularly $24/month) Windows 11-XP · Android · Windows and Android browsers · up to 4K · 20-country geo-browsing · datacenter/custom/BYOIP IPs · SSH local testing · 500 uploads/month · app launching Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Developer $19 a month annually; page also shows $24 All Windows versions · Android · Up to 4k · Geo-browsing in 20 countries · 500 uploads/month · SSH tunnels Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Team Starter $19 a month per user, billed annually (regularly $29/user/month) Windows 10/11 · Windows browsers · up to 2K · screenshots · sound · 5-country geo-browsing · 100 uploads/user/month · team panel · unified billing Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Team Starter $19 a month per user, annually; page also shows $29/user/month Windows 10 and 11 · All Windows browsers · Geo-browsing in 5 countries · 100 uploads/user/month · Team management Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Developer Pro $29 a month billed annually (regularly $39/month) macOS and iOS · iPhone/iPad · native Safari · Linux via WSL · 50+ countries · residential/mobile/Tor IPs · unlimited uploads/downloads · admin rights · VM reboot · BIOS · TPM/Secure Boot Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Developer Pro $29 a month annually; page also shows $39 macOS and iOS browsers · Native Safari · Geo-browsing in 50+ countries · Unlimited uploads and downloads · Premium support Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Team Plus $39 a month per user, annually; page also shows $49/user/month Windows and Android browsers · Up to 4k · Geo-browsing in 25 countries · 1,000 uploads/user/month · SSH tunnels Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com
Team Plus $39 a month per user, billed annually (regularly $49/user/month) All Windows versions · Android · Windows/Android browsers · up to 4K · 25-country geo-browsing · datacenter/custom/BYOIP IPs · SSH tunnels · 1,000 uploads/user/month · app launching Read 15 Oct 2026 · browserling.com
Team Pro $59 a month per user, annually; page also shows $79/user/month macOS and iOS browsers · Native Safari · Geo-browsing in 50+ countries · Unlimited uploads and downloads · Premium support Read 30 Sep 2026 · browserling.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Tests listed desktop and mobile browsers.
  • Supports responsive viewport checks.
  • SSH tunnels reach private or local development sites.
  • Free sandbox opens URLs in isolated sessions.
  • Paid plans start at $9 a month, billed annually.

Limits

  • Starter covers Windows 10, Chrome, and Edge.
  • Live API starts at $99 a month.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom and unlisted.

Who it suits

Browserling suits developers and teams checking sites across browser and operating-system combinations, including private or local sites. The Live API and enterprise features serve teams embedding browser sessions or managing shared access.

Verdict

Browserling combines remote browser access with responsive checks, private-site access, and an API for embedded sessions and automation. It offers a free sandbox and plan options from individual use to enterprise access, with listed paid rates billed annually unless otherwise stated.

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