Chrome DevTools MCP vs Playwright MCP
Chrome DevTools MCP Google Chrome
Lets coding agents control Chrome and use DevTools: network, console, performance traces.
VisitPlaywright MCP Microsoft
Browser automation through Playwright’s accessibility snapshots instead of screenshots.
VisitSide by side
| Property | Chrome DevTools MCP | Playwright MCP |
|---|---|---|
| Type | MCP server | MCP server |
| Category | MCP servers | MCP servers |
| Made by | Google Chrome | Microsoft |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Startup | No | No |
Features
Only Chrome DevTools MCP
- debugging
- performance
Both
- browser automation
- testing
Only Playwright MCP
- web scraping