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BrowserGateway vs gridctl

Offers a single YAML-defined endpoint for MCP servers, lacking built-in browser routing and failover.
BrowserGatewayThe open router for cloud browsersgridctlOne YAML file. One endpoint. Every MCP server plus the skills and agents you author alongside them

Which to pick

Pick BrowserGateway if you want…

  • Multi-provider cloud browser routing
  • Integrations with Puppeteer, Playwright or Stagehand (on BrowserGateway's list, not gridctl's)

Pick gridctl if you want…

  • Unified MCP server configuration
  • YAML-driven MCP endpoint
  • A free, open-source tool
  • Integrations with Claude Desktop, VS Code or Windsurf (on gridctl's list, not BrowserGateway's)

Side by side

What it is
BrowserGateway:BrowserGateway is an open-source router that directs cloud browser sessions (Puppeteer, Playwright, etc.) across multiple providers.
gridctl:gridctl is an open-source MCP gateway that consolidates multiple MCP servers into a single endpoint defined by one YAML file.
Best for
BrowserGateway:Multi-provider cloud browser routing
gridctl:Unified MCP server configuration
Who it’s for
BrowserGateway:Developers and AI agents needing scalable, failover-ready cloud browser access.
gridctl:Developers building AI agents that need to manage many MCP servers and client configs.
Pricing
BrowserGateway:Freemium
gridctl:Open source
Plans
BrowserGateway:Free $0 · Paid From $5 top-up
gridctl:—
Open source
BrowserGateway:Yes, 17 GitHub stars
gridctl:Yes, 44 GitHub stars
Works with
BrowserGateway:Puppeteer, Playwright, Stagehand, browser-use, Claude Code, Cursor, Docker
gridctl:Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Gemini, Zed

BrowserGateway features

  • Unified Endpoint. One URL routes requests to any browser provider with automatic failover.
  • Multiple Routing Strategies. Priority chain, round-robin, least-connections, latency-optimized, weighted distribution.
  • Persistent Encrypted Profiles. Cookies, localStorage, IndexedDB saved per profile and replayable across providers.
  • Session Replay & Recording. Full timeline replay and MP4 video export with configurable retention.
  • MCP Server for AI Agents. Eight built-in browser tools (navigate, screenshot, interact, etc.) for Claude Code, Cursor and any MCP client.
  • Request Queue & Concurrency Limits. FIFO queue when providers are busy and per-provider concurrency caps.
  • Webhooks & Health Monitoring. Notify on provider status changes, queue overflows, and health probe results.

gridctl features

  • Single binary install. Install via curl, Homebrew or go install a single Go binary.
  • Declarative YAML spec. Define all servers and skills in one gridctl.yaml file.
  • Auto client linking. One command links 15+ clients (Claude, Cursor, VS Code, etc.) without manual JSON edits.
  • Import/export. Import existing setups or export the stack as code with drift detection.
  • Token control. Per-server whitelists, cross-server groups, per-client scoping and payload compression.
  • Skill library & packs. Author skills in a web UI, version them as git packs, and ship whole team setups.
  • Visual stack canvas. Live view of clients, gateway, servers with health and tool counts.
  • Supply-chain security. Fingerprint tool schemas, detect hidden instructions and enforce scoped exposure.

BrowserGateway vs gridctl FAQ

Is BrowserGateway or gridctl free?+

BrowserGateway has a free plan and paid plans. gridctl is free and open source.

Is BrowserGateway or gridctl open source?+

Yes, both are open source: BrowserGateway (browser-gateway/browser-gateway on GitHub, MIT license) and gridctl (gridctl/gridctl on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license).

Do BrowserGateway and gridctl integrate with the same tools?+

Partly. Both list Claude Code and Cursor. BrowserGateway also lists Puppeteer, Playwright, Stagehand, browser-use and 1 more; gridctl also lists Claude Desktop, VS Code, Windsurf, Gemini and 1 more.

On DevHunt

BrowserGateway

22 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Sep 15, 2026

BrowserGateway on DevHunt →BrowserGateway alternatives

gridctl

20 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Aug 18, 2026

gridctl on DevHunt →gridctl alternatives

Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.