Aside (site) is an AI browser built to run routines and get tasks done in the browser rather than just answer questions. It has a free tier (500 credits/month, up to 3 routines), then a Pro plan at $20/month for unlimited routines, a Max plan at $200/month for power users, and custom Enterprise pricing. If you don't need unlimited routines or the higher-tier features, several AI browser tools cost less to get started.
Comparison
| Product | Free tier | Starts at | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surfsky Browser for AI Agents | Yes | $0/mo (pay-as-you-go, $0.35/browser hour) | Usage-based scaling without a monthly minimum |
| MyNextBrowser | Yes | $4/mo (Founder Pass, billed annually) | Budget users who want any browser to go agentic |
| Browse anything (AI browser agent) | Yes | $9.99/mo | Cross-platform automation (cloud, Telegram, Chrome) |
| Nexus AI | Yes | $19/mo | Sidebar assistant and PDF summarizing |
| Tabbit AI | Yes | Not stated | Task-driven browsing on a free trial basis |
| Browserbeam | Yes | Not stated | Developers testing with a large free credit pool |
Surfsky Browser for AI Agents
Surfsky (site) is a cloud Chrome browser built for AI agents, marketed on real fingerprints and avoiding blocks. It uses pay-as-you-go pricing starting at $0/month with usage billed at $0.35/browser hour, plus fixed plans from $29/month (Starter) to $199/month (Advanced) for teams that want included browser-hour credits. It suits developers running agents that need to avoid detection. The limitation: without a fixed plan, costs scale with usage and can be less predictable than a flat monthly fee.
MyNextBrowser
MyNextBrowser (site) turns any existing browser agentic and automates workflows, rather than being a standalone browser. It has a free tier with limited features, and a limited-time Founder Pass at $4/month (billed annually at $48/year), with regular pricing at $5/month. It suits people who want to keep their current browser but add automation on top. The limitation: the $4/mo rate is a promotional Founder Pass, not the standard ongoing price.
Browse anything (AI browser agent)
Browse anything (site) is an AI browser agent that automates web tasks from cloud, Telegram, or a Chrome extension. The free tier includes 200 credits/month; Pro starts at $9.99/month for 700 credits, and Ultra is $45/month for 3,500 credits. It suits users who want to trigger browser tasks from chat apps as well as the browser itself. The limitation: credit-based pricing means heavy task use can burn through a plan quickly.
Nexus AI | Chrome Extension + Dashboard
Nexus AI (site) is a browser sidebar assistant and PDF summarizer that runs as a Chrome extension with a dashboard. The free tier gives 15 AI requests/day and 7 days of history; Pro is $19/month ($17/month billed annually), and Business is $49/month ($44/month billed annually). It suits people who want quick in-browser summarizing and Q&A rather than full task automation. The limitation: it's closer to an assistant/summarizer than a task-running agent like Aside.
Tabbit AI
Tabbit AI (site) gives the browser a task instead of just a question, aiming at task execution rather than search. It offers a free tier to try the browser and mentions a membership option, but specific pricing isn't published. It suits people who want to test task-based browsing before committing to a paid plan. The limitation: without stated pricing, it's hard to compare ongoing cost against Aside's plans.
Browserbeam
Browserbeam (site) is a browser API built for AI agents, aimed at developers integrating browser automation into their own products. It includes 5,000 free credits and a free trial with no credit card required, but paid pricing isn't specified. It suits developers building on top of a browser API rather than end users wanting a ready-made browser. The limitation: with no published paid tier, budgeting past the free credits isn't possible from the available information.
How to choose
If you want the lowest committed cost, start with Surfsky's $0/month pay-as-you-go or MyNextBrowser's $4/month Founder Pass. If you need cross-platform task automation, Browse anything's $9.99/month plan is the next step up. For in-browser summarizing rather than full task automation, Nexus AI at $19/month is closest in price to Aside. Tabbit AI and Browserbeam are worth trialing free, but confirm paid pricing directly before relying on them for budget planning.
FAQ
Is there a free alternative to Aside? Yes — Surfsky, MyNextBrowser, Browse anything, Nexus AI, Tabbit AI, and Browserbeam all offer free tiers.
Which alternative is closest in price to Aside's $20/month Pro plan? Nexus AI, at $19/month, is the closest stated price below Aside's Pro plan.
Are all alternatives cheaper than Aside? Tabbit AI and Browserbeam don't publish paid pricing, so their cost relative to Aside beyond the free tier isn't confirmed.