Glance— Review, Pricing, Alternatives

Yes, Glance is an open-source tool with an MIT license, meaning it is free to use. Development is supported through community contributions and sponsorships.

You can install Glance globally via npm using `npm install -g glance-mcp`. Alternatively, you can add it directly to Claude Code with `claude mcp add glance -- npx glance-mcp`.

Glance is designed to work with Claude Code and other MCP-compatible clients. It utilizes Playwright, which supports automation on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Glance offers security profiles, including 'local-dev', 'restricted', and 'open', which control URL access, JavaScript execution, and rate limiting. While it provides security features, GDPR compliance would depend on how it's implemented and the data processed within your specific workflows.

Alternatives to Glance for browser automation and AI integration might include tools like Puppeteer, Selenium, or Playwright itself, though Glance specifically integrates these capabilities with AI agents like Claude Code.

Glance provides AI agents with a real browser to navigate websites, take screenshots, click buttons, fill forms, and run multi-step end-to-end tests. It also supports visual regression testing and session recording.

Glance itself is an MCP server that runs in your terminal and controls a browser. It is compatible with desktop AI clients like Claude Code Desktop, but it does not have a standalone desktop application.