Skyvern
AI browser automation for any website, no API needed
Overview
Skyvern targets a specific pain point: lots of business-critical web tasks happen on sites with no API, like government portals, vendor logins, or legacy internal tools. Instead of writing brittle scripts against a page's HTML, Skyvern uses AI to interpret the page visually and interact with it the way a person would, clicking buttons, filling forms, and reading results. It layers in CAPTCHA solving, 2FA support, and proxy geo-targeting so automations don't break the moment a site adds friction.
The pricing model bundles compute, concurrency, and features into credit-based tiers rather than charging per action, which keeps costs predictable if you stay within a plan's budget. It also offers a self-hosted Docker option and SOC2/HIPAA compliance, which matters for regulated industries running sensitive workflows. It's a solid fit for ops and RevOps teams automating repetitive portal work, less useful if you just need simple API integrations that already exist.
Key Features
No-API Automation: Automates any browser-based task by interacting with the page directly, even without an official API.
CAPTCHA and 2FA Handling: Native support for CAPTCHA solving and 2FA/TOTP so workflows don't stall on login screens.
Multiple Build Methods: Create workflows via natural language chat, SOP document upload, browser recording, a visual builder, or code SDKs.
Document Processing: Extracts data from documents with OCR and exports results as CSV or JSON.
Explainable Audit Trails: Detailed logs of every action the agent took, useful for compliance-sensitive workflows.
Integrations: Connects to Zapier, Make, Salesforce, HubSpot, and other common business tools.
Pricing
Starting price
$29/mo (Hobby plan)
Free: $0/month. 5,000 credits monthly, no credit card required.
Hobby: $29/month. Suited for side projects and individual developers moving into early production use.
Pro: $149/month. Adds concurrency, anti-bot features, authentication support, and integrations for running workflows at scale.
Enterprise: Custom pricing. Removes usage ceilings and adds compliance artifacts, audits, and dedicated support with SLAs.
Disclaimer: pricing may change, confirm on Skyvern's own pricing page before buying.
Pros
Works Without an API: Automates sites that have no official integration by operating the browser directly.
Handles Friction Points: Built-in CAPTCHA and 2FA support keeps workflows from breaking on login screens.
Flexible Workflow Building: Chat, browser recording, visual builder, and code SDKs all work, so both technical and non-technical users can build automations.
Compliance-Ready: SOC2 Type II and HIPAA compliance plus self-hosted deployment for regulated industries.
Free Tier: 5,000 monthly credits to test without a credit card.
Cons
Credit System Learning Curve: Understanding how credits map to actual workflow runs takes some trial and error.
Big Jump to Pro: Advanced anti-bot and authentication features are gated behind the $149/month Pro tier.
Browser Automation Fragility: Like any tool interpreting pages visually, workflows can break when a target site redesigns its layout.
Enterprise Features Locked Behind Custom Plans: Compliance artifacts and dedicated support require the Enterprise tier and a sales conversation.
What Makes It Unique
Vision-Based Automation With No API Required: Skyvern interprets and interacts with any webpage visually, so it can automate portals and legacy sites that have no API for a traditional integration to hook into.
Kay Score
7.5
/ 10
Tool Information
Pricing
$29/mo (Hobby plan)
Category
Automation & AI Agents
Platform
Web / iOS / Android
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