Choose the framework based on your browser automation workflow:

• Use Selenium when you need broad language support or already use WebDriver-based automation
• Use Puppeteer when you want a lightweight JavaScript/TypeScript workflow for Mimic
• Use Playwright when you want modern JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, or C# automation with built-in waits and browser tooling

All three are for Multilogin browser profiles. For Android cloud-phone automation, use ADB or Appium instead.

What are automation frameworks?

Automation frameworks are the backbone of any scripted browser workflow, as they automate web actions: 

• Running repetitive tasks 
• Testing UI behavior
• Filling forms
• Scraping structured data

Selecting a good framework saves you time, increases reliability, and keeps things scalable. In Multilogin, these frameworks connect to browser profiles so you can automate web actions inside an existing profile environment. Your chosen framework needs to be robust enough to support real-world complexity, not just run a local script once.

Best scenarios for each tool

Selenium

• Working in an enterprise environment with legacy systems
• Needing broad language support or must test on Safari
• Implementing tightly integrated WebDriver tools

Puppeteer

• Working Chrome-only, prioritizing speed
• Creating automation scripts, scrapers, or headless tools
• Implementing a low setup overhead with minimal dependencies

Playwright

• Needing multi-browser testing, including WebKit 
• Requiring modern automation with CI/CD compatibility
• Looking for smart features: auto-waiting, built-in parallelism, and advanced selectors

Comparing frameworks

When should I choose Selenium?

Choose Selenium when:

• Your existing automation already uses WebDriver
• You need one of Selenium’s supported programming languages
• Your team already has Selenium tooling or test infrastructure

Need an example script?

Below you will find pages containing fully-functional example scripts. They already include login/start/stop profile endpoints to be used as a base code.

• Selenium automation example
• Puppeteer automation example
• Playwright automation example

Your first choice doesn’t have to be forever. Try one, run a test, and switch if it doesn’t click.

The best tool is the one that works for your workflow.

Can I use Selenium, Puppeteer, or Playwright with Android cloud phones?

No. These frameworks automate web content in browser profiles. For actions inside Android apps on Multilogin cloud phones, use ADB or Appium.