Puppeteer vs Playwright vs ForgeKit
Last verified: Feb 1, 2026
TL;DR: Puppeteer for self-hosted automation. Playwright for browser-automation. ForgeKit for managed utility APIs with MCP.
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Three-way comparison
| Feature | Puppeteer | Playwright | ForgeKit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managed infrastructure | false | false | true |
| Avg response time | 3200ms | 2800ms | 1800ms |
| JavaScript rendering | true | true | true |
| PDF generation | true | true | true |
| MCP / agent support | false | false | true |
| Free tier | true | true | true |