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How Numeral automated sales tax compliance with Browserbase

E-commerce tax platform automates compliance across 48 state government portals, powered by Browserbase and Stagehand.

of maintenance time saved weekly
4.5hours
reduction in onboarding time
90%
reduction in issue diagnosis time
97%
monthly sessions
35m+
Creating the Browserbase and Stagehand automation saved days worth of work that would have been manual Playwright scripting - for one state alone.

FAQs

What does Browserbase do?

Browserbase is a cloud platform for headless browser automation. We provide production-ready infrastructure for running automated web browsers at scale, eliminating the need to maintain your own fleet of headless browsers. Companies use Browserbase to automate web-based workflows, extract data from websites, fill out forms, and interact with web applications that don't offer APIs.

What kinds of use cases do companies use Browserbase for?

Companies across industries use Browserbase for web automation workflows including:

  • Healthcare: Automating insurance verification, prior authorization checks, and claims processing across multiple payor portals
  • Financial Services: Loan application workflows, subscription management, and regulatory compliance tasks
  • Real Estate: Property listing synchronization across MLS systems, transaction processing automation, and document management
  • HR & Payroll: Benefits administration, expense report processing, and employee onboarding workflows
  • General Business Operations: Data entry automation, system migrations, document extraction, and web scraping

What tools might I use with or alongside Browserbase?

Browserbase integrates seamlessly with popular automation frameworks and AI tools:

  • Automation Frameworks: Playwright, Puppeteer, Selenium, Stagehand
  • AI Integration: CrewAI, Langchain, and other AI agent frameworks
  • Development Tools: Works with any language that can make HTTP requests
  • Monitoring & Analytics: Built-in session recording and observability tools
  • Proxy Services: Supports residential proxies and custom proxy configurations

What automation frameworks does Browserbase support?

Browserbase offers native compatibility with all major browser automation frameworks:

  • Playwright: Full support for TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Java, and .NET
  • Puppeteer: Complete Node.js integration with Chrome DevTools Protocol
  • Selenium: WebDriver compatibility across all language bindings
  • Stagehand: Our AI-powered automation framework for natural language workflows

All frameworks work out-of-the-box with our cloud infrastructure—no additional setup required.

Can I bring my own proxies?

Yes, Browserbase supports custom proxy configurations. You can:

  • Configure residential proxies: for geo-specific automation
  • Use rotating proxy pools: for large-scale operations
  • Set up custom proxy authentication
  • Integrate with your existing proxy providers

Our platform also includes built-in proxy rotation and IP management features for enhanced reliability and stealth.


Can I run my browsers on prem?

Browserbase is a cloud-first platform designed for scalability and reliability. While we don't offer on-prem deployment, our cloud infrastructure provides:

  • Enterprise-grade security: with SOC2 compliance
  • Private cloud options: for large enterprise customers
  • VPC connectivity: for secure integration with your existing infrastructure
  • Data residency controls: to meet regulatory requirements

For customers requiring on-prem solutions, we offer consulting services to help architect hybrid deployments.

What regions are you in?

Browserbase operates globally with infrastructure in multiple regions:

  • North America: US East, US West
  • Europe: EU Central, UK
  • Asia Pacific: Available upon request for enterprise customers

Our global infrastructure ensures low latency and optimal performance regardless of your location or target websites' geographic distribution.

How is Browserbase related to Stagehand?

Stagehand is Browserbase's AI-powered automation framework that enables natural language browser automation. While Browserbase is the infrastructure platform that runs headless browsers, Stagehand is the intelligent layer that lets you:

  • Write automation: in natural language instead of complex selectors
  • Handle dynamic web pages: automatically with AI-powered adaptation
  • Reduce maintenance overhead: with self-healing automation scripts
  • Integrate with AI agents: and LLM-powered workflows

Think of Browserbase as the engine and Stagehand as the intelligent driver—they work together to make web automation more accessible and reliable.

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