Kernel free tier includes Browsers as a service for AI agents… Catalogue date September 2026.

Kernel Free Tier 2026 stable

Limits, pricing history. Catalogue date September 2026. Last updated 2026-09-27.

Kernel's free tier offers Browsers as a service for AI agents… It's stable — zero pricing changes recorded.

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Catalogue date
2026-09-27
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2026-09-27
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Free Tier Details

Browsers as a service for AI agents. The free Developer plan gives $5 of usage credit each month, 5 concurrent browsers in the US, stealth mode with a Kernel-managed proxy and CAPTCHA solver, and 1-day session replays; other proxies cannot be configured. Browsers are headful by default at about $0.48 an hour, so $5 covers about 10 browser-hours (about 83 headless). Kernel says sign-up needs no credit card, but its acceptable use policy lets it require a verified payment method before granting free credit. Hobbyist is $30 a month plus usage, with $10 of credit each month.

When You'll Outgrow Kernel's Free Tier

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kernel free?
Yes, Kernel offers a free tier: Free. Browsers as a service for AI agents. The free Developer plan gives $5 of usage credit each month, 5 concurrent browsers in the US, stealth mode with a Kernel-managed proxy and CAPTCHA solver, and 1-da...
What is Kernel's free tier?
Kernel's free tier is called "Free". Browsers as a service for AI agents. The free Developer plan gives $5 of usage credit each month, 5 concurrent browsers in the US, stealth mode with a Kernel-managed proxy and CAPTCHA solver, and 1-day session replays; other proxies cannot be configured. Browsers are headful by default at about $0.48 an hour, so $5 covers about 10 browser-hours (about 83 headless). Kernel says sign-up needs no credit card, but its acceptable use policy lets it require a verified payment method before granting free credit. Hobbyist is $30 a month plus usage, with $10 of credit each month.
Is Kernel's free tier reliable?
Kernel's free tier is considered stable.
Is Kernel's free tier good for production?
Kernel's free tier can be suitable for small production workloads and side projects. We rate it stable and it offers Browsers as a service for AI agents…, so it's a reasonable starting point. Monitor your usage against the limits and have an upgrade plan ready.
What changed in Kernel's pricing?
No, Kernel has had no recorded pricing changes. This is a positive stability signal.
When will I outgrow Kernel's free tier?
When your usage exceeds the free tier limits, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.
What category is Kernel in?
Kernel is categorized under Browser Automation on AgentDeals.

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