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Amazon Nova Act: capabilities, evidence & fit

A browser-workflow service combining natural-language actions, Python orchestration and AWS run management.

Agent & orchestrationlive

Nova Act provides the browser-action model and Python workflow integration. A session runs act calls sequentially; a workflow can coordinate multiple sessions. AWS service availability is documented for US East (N. Virginia), while credentials and deployment setup remain explicit choices.

Official website
EVIDENCE RECORD

Follow the source.

Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.

official docs

Nova Act combines natural-language browser actions with Python workflow control and AWS deployment integrations.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

aws.amazon.com

verified · Documented by the provider; not an independent execution, reliability or security test.

official pricing

Active agent time is billed separately for concurrent agents; time awaiting human input is excluded.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

aws.amazon.com

verified · Documented by the provider; not an independent execution, reliability or security test.

official docs

A workflow combines Python and natural-language act() calls; steps and act calls within one session are sequential, while workflows may run parallel sessions.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

docs.aws.amazon.com

verified · Provider documentation or selected billing-mode observation; no independent product execution.

official docs

The current service guide lists US East (N. Virginia) availability.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

docs.aws.amazon.com

verified · Provider documentation or selected billing-mode observation; no independent product execution.

official docs

The guide names external APIs, remote MCP and Strands integration (Preview), plus AgentCore Runtime/Browser. Browser UI automation does not by itself establish unrestricted desktop control.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

docs.aws.amazon.com

verified · Provider documentation or selected billing-mode observation; no independent product execution.

official repo

The Python SDK distinguishes developer API-key access from IAM-authenticated workflows; terms and credentials depend on that choice.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

github.com

verified · Documented by the provider; not an independent execution, reliability or security test.

official repo

The owner repository says SDK releases older than 3.0 are unsupported; upgrade before relying on current security updates.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

github.com

verified · Documented by the provider; not an independent execution, reliability or security test.

official docs

Official current documentation and product sources identify Amazon Nova Act in the scope described here; account access and operational readiness have not been independently tested.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

aws.amazon.com

verified · Documented by the provider; not an independent execution, reliability or security test.

official pricing

Nova Act: 4.75 USD / agent-hour. Active execution; concurrent agents billed separately; human waiting excluded.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

aws.amazon.com

Active execution; concurrent agents billed separately; human waiting excluded.

Last verified
Sep 28, 2026
Primary sources
4
Evidence state
Fresh
Benchmark records
No linked results

Where it fits

CONSIDER IT FOR
  • Teams composing Python with adaptive browser steps
  • AWS teams needing workflow-run monitoring and service integration
LOOK ELSEWHERE WHEN
  • A stable application API already completes the entire job
  • You need native desktop control established by current documentation

Fit recommendations are editorial interpretations of the documented architecture.

Documented capabilities

CAPABILITYDOCUMENTED STATESOURCE
workflowNova Act combines natural-language browser actions with Python workflow control and AWS deployment integrations.
EVIDENCE RECORD

Follow the source.

Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.

official docs

Nova Act combines natural-language browser actions with Python workflow control and AWS deployment integrations.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

aws.amazon.com

verified · Documented by the provider; not an independent execution, reliability or security test.

billingActive agent time is billed separately for concurrent agents; time awaiting human input is excluded.
EVIDENCE RECORD

Follow the source.

Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.

official pricing

Active agent time is billed separately for concurrent agents; time awaiting human input is excluded.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

aws.amazon.com

verified · Documented by the provider; not an independent execution, reliability or security test.

workflow modelA workflow combines Python and natural-language act() calls; steps and act calls within one session are sequential, while workflows may run parallel sessions.
EVIDENCE RECORD

Follow the source.

Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.

official docs

A workflow combines Python and natural-language act() calls; steps and act calls within one session are sequential, while workflows may run parallel sessions.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

docs.aws.amazon.com

verified · Provider documentation or selected billing-mode observation; no independent product execution.

regionThe current service guide lists US East (N. Virginia) availability.
EVIDENCE RECORD

Follow the source.

Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.

official docs

The current service guide lists US East (N. Virginia) availability.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

docs.aws.amazon.com

verified · Provider documentation or selected billing-mode observation; no independent product execution.

integration boundaryThe guide names external APIs, remote MCP and Strands integration (Preview), plus AgentCore Runtime/Browser. Browser UI automation does not by itself establish unrestricted desktop control.
EVIDENCE RECORD

Follow the source.

Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.

official docs

The guide names external APIs, remote MCP and Strands integration (Preview), plus AgentCore Runtime/Browser. Browser UI automation does not by itself establish unrestricted desktop control.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

docs.aws.amazon.com

verified · Provider documentation or selected billing-mode observation; no independent product execution.

authenticationThe Python SDK distinguishes developer API-key access from IAM-authenticated workflows; terms and credentials depend on that choice.
EVIDENCE RECORD

Follow the source.

Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.

official repo

The Python SDK distinguishes developer API-key access from IAM-authenticated workflows; terms and credentials depend on that choice.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

github.com

verified · Documented by the provider; not an independent execution, reliability or security test.

api versionThe owner repository says SDK releases older than 3.0 are unsupported; upgrade before relying on current security updates.
EVIDENCE RECORD

Follow the source.

Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.

official repo

The owner repository says SDK releases older than 3.0 are unsupported; upgrade before relying on current security updates.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

github.com

verified · Documented by the provider; not an independent execution, reliability or security test.

Environment, deployment & control

Environment

browser
Full
desktop
Unknown
mobile
Unknown

Deployment

cloud
Unknown
local
Unknown
self Hosted
Unknown

Extensibility

api
Full
sdk
Full
mcp
Unknown
bring Your Own Model
Unknown

Control method

screenshots
Unknown
mouse Keyboard
Unknown
dom Or Accessibility
Unknown
code Execution
Unknown

Unknown = insufficient public evidence; No evidence = an explicit negative record; N/A = does not apply to this layer.

Trust, oversight & limitations

Documented oversight

human Approval
Unknown
audit Logs
Unknown
sandboxing
Unknown
prompt Injection Defense
Unknown
credential Controls
Unknown
EVIDENCE RECORD

Follow the source.

Source verification confirms what the publisher states. It is not our independent performance test.

official docs

Nova Act combines natural-language browser actions with Python workflow control and AWS deployment integrations.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

aws.amazon.com

verified · Documented by the provider; not an independent execution, reliability or security test.

official pricing

Active agent time is billed separately for concurrent agents; time awaiting human input is excluded.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

aws.amazon.com

verified · Documented by the provider; not an independent execution, reliability or security test.

official docs

A workflow combines Python and natural-language act() calls; steps and act calls within one session are sequential, while workflows may run parallel sessions.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

docs.aws.amazon.com

verified · Provider documentation or selected billing-mode observation; no independent product execution.

official docs

The current service guide lists US East (N. Virginia) availability.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

docs.aws.amazon.com

verified · Provider documentation or selected billing-mode observation; no independent product execution.

official docs

The guide names external APIs, remote MCP and Strands integration (Preview), plus AgentCore Runtime/Browser. Browser UI automation does not by itself establish unrestricted desktop control.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

docs.aws.amazon.com

verified · Provider documentation or selected billing-mode observation; no independent product execution.

official repo

The Python SDK distinguishes developer API-key access from IAM-authenticated workflows; terms and credentials depend on that choice.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

github.com

verified · Documented by the provider; not an independent execution, reliability or security test.

official repo

The owner repository says SDK releases older than 3.0 are unsupported; upgrade before relying on current security updates.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

github.com

verified · Documented by the provider; not an independent execution, reliability or security test.

official docs

Official current documentation and product sources identify Amazon Nova Act in the scope described here; account access and operational readiness have not been independently tested.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

aws.amazon.com

verified · Documented by the provider; not an independent execution, reliability or security test.

official pricing

Nova Act: 4.75 USD / agent-hour. Active execution; concurrent agents billed separately; human waiting excluded.

Verified Sep 28, 2026 · verified

aws.amazon.com

Active execution; concurrent agents billed separately; human waiting excluded.

Know the boundary

  • Agent-hour billing is not a flat workflow subscription; simultaneous agents accrue separate usage.
  • SDK versions below 3.0 are unsupported according to the current owner repository.
  • Service region, API-key developer access and IAM workflow access have different setup and contractual boundaries.
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Pricing snapshot

Itemized pricing

See Billing meters & conditions below for source dates, units and freshness. No unified calculator quote is available for this product; separately billed services are not a single total price.

Evidence, scope & unresolved questions

Stack classification: L3 / L6. Verified means the cited source supports the statement; it does not mean COMPUTER USE independently tested the product.

Billing meters & conditions

Each amount belongs to the named service, plan and unit. Subscription, runtime, steps and tokens cannot be ranked as a single cheapest price. Rates expire after 14 days; unresolved conflicts are excluded.

PRODUCT / PLANAMOUNT / UNITCONDITIONSSOURCE / VERIFIED
Amazon Nova Act

Nova Act

$4.75 / agent-hourActive execution; concurrent agents billed separately; human waiting excluded.aws.amazon.com ↗

Sep 28, 2026

Change & verification history

RESEARCH NOTES

Sources & verification

Reviewed Sep 28, 2026. Architecture recommendations are editorial analysis; linked vendor documentation supports the underlying capability and safety facts.

  1. aws.amazon.com/nova/act
  2. aws.amazon.com/nova/pricing
  3. docs.aws.amazon.com/nova-act/latest/userguide/what-is-nova-act.html
  4. github.com/aws/nova-act
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