BrowserBox
A commercial remote browser isolation (RBI) platform that streams a full modern browser to any client with low latency and 60 FPS.
What is BrowserBox?
BrowserBox is a commercial Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) platform that streams a full, modern browser session from a remote server to any web client. It solves security problems by isolating potentially dangerous web content—such as malware, phishing sites, or malicious scripts—away from the user's local device and corporate network. The platform delivers this isolated browsing experience with high performance, supporting low latency and 60 FPS streaming.
Security teams needing to protect organizations from web-based threats, SaaS builders looking to embed secure browsing features into their applications, and IT operations teams managing secure remote access and browsing policies.
Developers and organizations choose BrowserBox for its commercial-grade security hardening, high-performance streaming capabilities, and the flexibility to either self-host on their own infrastructure or use a managed cloud API. Its embeddable web components and clientless design make it easy to integrate secure browsing directly into existing workflows and applications.
Overview
💚🇺🇸🗽Secure remote browsing anywhere, any way you like it.
Use Cases
Best For
- Isolating user web browsing to prevent malware and phishing attacks
- Embedding a secure, isolated browser view within a SaaS application
- Providing secure remote access to internal web applications
- Running automated browser tests in isolated, ephemeral sessions
- Protecting corporate networks from web-based exploits and zero-day vulnerabilities
- Streaming browser sessions to low-powered or locked-down client devices
Not Ideal For
- Open-source projects or teams with strict requirements for freely modifiable and inspectable source code
- Small-scale personal or hobbyist applications where licensing costs starting at $119/user/year are prohibitive
- Developers needing deep customization of the RBI engine beyond the provided API and web components
- Organizations prioritizing avoidance of vendor lock-in due to the proprietary, closed-source nature of the platform
Pros & Cons
Pros
Delivers browser sessions with up to 60 frames per second and low latency, ensuring a smooth user experience as emphasized in the README's key features.
Requires no client software installation; users access isolated browsing directly from a web browser, simplifying deployment and reducing friction.
Provides a <browserbox-webview> web component for seamless integration into other applications, allowing developers to embed secure browsing sessions with minimal code.
Built as a commercial-grade RBI platform with a focus on isolation and threat prevention, targeting professional security teams and SaaS builders.
Cons
The current source code is private and not available for public inspection or contribution, limiting transparency and community-driven development, as stated in the README's notice.
All usage requires a paid license starting at $119/user/year, which can be a barrier for budget-conscious projects or non-commercial initiatives.
Users are dependent on DOSAYGO for updates, support, and pricing, with limited ability to self-sustain or migrate due to the proprietary nature and lack of open-source alternatives.
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