Gemini in Chrome (auto browse) by Google
Overview
Gemini assistant built into Chrome that summarizes pages, compares tabs and works across Google apps, with an auto browse preview that completes multi-step web tasks such as booking appointments while the user stays in control. Auto browse launched in preview in the US for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
Recent developments
- 2026-01-28: Gemini in Chrome updated with a side panel and an auto browse preview for Google AI Pro and Ultra in the US.
Key facts
| Maker | |
|---|---|
| Type | Browser agent (AI browsing assistant) |
| First released | January 2026 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Interfaces | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Android |
| Models | Built on Gemini 3 (per Google, January 2026) |
| Bring your own API key | No |
Pricing
Auto browse is included with Google AI Pro ($19.99/month) with highest access on Google AI Ultra (from $99.99/month); pricing of the base Gemini in Chrome assistant was not stated on the pages read.
Source: official pricing page, checked Oct 5, 2026. Prices change often; confirm before you buy.
Pulse Score breakdown
Each component is scored 0 to 100 from public signals; a dash means no data for it. Methodology.
Gemini in Chrome (auto browse) alternatives
| # | Agent | Pulse | Downloads 7d | 7d | 30d | VS Code installs | Stars | Latest release | Price | Last 90 days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |
Browser UseBrowser Use |
60 | 2.4M | up 16.3% | — | — | 117K+88/day | 0.13.1032d ago | Free | ||
| 20 |
StagehandBrowserbase |
58 | 2.5M | up 13.4% | up 16.5% | — | 25.5K+15/day | 3.7.339d ago | Free + $20/mo | ||
| 104 |
SkyvernSkyvern AI |
28 | 5,699 | up 0.3% | down 14.8% | — | 23.1K+8/day | 1.0.555d ago | Free + $29/mo | ||
| 110 |
Perplexity CometPerplexity AI |
24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Free | ||
| 111 |
Amazon Nova ActAmazon (AWS) |
23 | 71.7K | down 3.5% | down 41.0% | — | 918 | 3.4.187.05mo ago | Usage-based | ||
| 130 |
DiaThe Browser Company of New York (Atlassian) |
16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Free + $20/mo | ||
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Gemini in Chrome (auto browse) FAQ
How much does Gemini in Chrome (auto browse) cost?
Auto browse is included with Google AI Pro ($19.99/month) with highest access on Google AI Ultra (from $99.99/month); pricing of the base Gemini in Chrome assistant was not stated on the pages read.
Is Gemini in Chrome (auto browse) open source?
No. Gemini in Chrome (auto browse) is a proprietary product from Google.
What are the alternatives to Gemini in Chrome (auto browse)?
The closest alternatives in the same category by Pulse Score are Browser Use, Stagehand, Skyvern, Perplexity Comet.
Where these numbers come from
See data sources for how each one is collected.
Product facts and pricing were checked against: gemini.google, support.google.com.