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Puppeteer
A Node library providing a high-level API to control headless Chrome or Firefox browsers over the DevTools Protocol.
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4 Open Source Alternatives to Cypress
There are 4 open-source alternatives to Cypress in this directory. The most popular is Puppeteer with 94.1k GitHub stars, followed by Playwright(86.1k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.
Quick comparison
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puppeteer A Node library providing a high-level API to control headless Chrome or Firefox browsers over the DevTools Protocol. | 94.1k | TypeScript | Apache License 2.0 |
| 2 | Playwright A comprehensive framework for Web Testing and Automation, enabling robust testing of Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit through a unified API. | 86.1k | TypeScript | Apache License 2.0 |
| 3 | Selenium Selenium is a powerful browser automation framework and ecosystem, enabling developers to automate web browsers for testing and other tasks. | 32.8k | Java | Apache License 2.0 |
| 4 | Puppeteer-extra Puppeteer Extra allows you to extend Puppeteer's functionality by using plugins to teach it new tricks. It's designed to make puppeteer more powerful and flexible through an easy plugin framework. | 7.3k | JavaScript | MIT License |
All open-source alternatives to Cypress
86.1k
Playwright
A comprehensive framework for Web Testing and Automation, enabling robust testing of Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit through a unified API.
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32.8k
Selenium
Selenium is a powerful browser automation framework and ecosystem, enabling developers to automate web browsers for testing and other tasks.
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Puppeteer-extra
Puppeteer Extra allows you to extend Puppeteer's functionality by using plugins to teach it new tricks. It's designed to make puppeteer more powerful and flexible through an easy plugin framework.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best open-source alternatives to Cypress?
The top three are Puppeteer(94.1k stars), Playwright(86.1k stars), Selenium(32.8k stars). All are open source and free to use.
Are these alternatives to Cypress free?
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
Can I self-host an alternative to Cypress?
Many of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Each tool's page lists hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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