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Rod

Ch 197.2of 63 Browser Automation Tools
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Browser enginesmultiple
  4. 4Self-hosted optionYes
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: go-rod.github.io, github.com
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Overview

Rod is ranked #19 of 63 in browser automation tools on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

Rod plans and pricing

All plans
Free (MIT-licensed) Free No paid tiers or usage limits stated github.com · 8 Oct 2026

Compared on browser automation tools

Free plan
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Browser engines
multiplego-rod.github.io
Self-hosted option
Yesgo-rod.github.io

Facts

What it does
Rod is a high-level driver for the DevTools Protocol designed for web automation and scraping.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Use cases
The documentation lists page screenshots, scraping client-side rendered pages, form autofill, end-to-end testing, and request hijacking as uses.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Automation features
Rod supports auto-waiting for elements, chained contexts for timeouts or cancellation, input tracing, and remote monitoring of headless browsers.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Browser handling
Rod can automatically find or download a browser.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
DOM support
Rod handles nested iframes and shadow DOMs.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Concurrency
The documentation says Rod APIs are thread-safe, including when controlling multiple browsers from multiple Go routines.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Input simulation
Rod can simulate mouse, keyboard, and touch input, including clicks, text entry, key combinations, checkboxes, and file inputs.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Intended users
The README describes both high-level and low-level use and says senior developers can customize Rod with its low-level packages and functions.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Integrations
Rod is based directly on the Chrome DevTools Protocol and its documentation links to API reference and FAQ pages.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
License and security terms
The repository includes an MIT License that permits use, modification, distribution, sublicensing, and sale, and provides the software without warranty.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Support
The maintainers direct questions to GitHub issues or discussions and also link to a chat room.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Quality claim
The README states that CI enforces 100% test coverage.github.com · 8 Oct 2026

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