Airtest Project

B
B tier on Game Testing SoftwareScore 7.5 · #3 of 19
Android app
Yes
Free plan
Yes
Runs on
Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
airtest.netease.com
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Summary

Airtest Project is a free UI automation testing solution from NetEase Games for games and apps. Its Airtest framework uses image recognition for cross-platform automated UI tests, while Poco can find UI controls and retrieve their hierarchy at runtime. Airtest supports Windows, Android and iOS; Poco supports Android and iOS native apps and game engines including Unity3D, cocos2dx, UE4 and Egret. For web tests, a Selenium plugin uses Chrome DevTools Protocol to record and generate scripts and access web elements. AirtestIDE is a cross-platform editor with Airtest and Poco plugins. Scripts are written in Python, and the documentation recommends knowing Python basics. The free community version includes Airtest, Poco and AirtestIDE. Airlab adds test and script management, scheduling, cloud reports, and iOS and Android regression and compatibility testing. An enterprise private-cloud option deploys device racks and the software platform within the enterprise; pricing is provided after needs are confirmed.

Who it is for

It suits teams automating UI tests for games and apps across the listed mobile and desktop targets. Python basics are recommended, and the private-cloud option is aimed at enterprises managing device clusters and testing workflows.

What is good

  • Free community tools include Airtest, Poco and AirtestIDE.
  • Airtest uses image recognition for UI testing.
  • Poco retrieves UI elements and their hierarchy.
  • Selenium plugin supports web testing.

What to know first

  • Scripts are written in Python; basics are recommended.
  • Private-cloud pricing is provided after needs are confirmed.

Verdict

Airtest Project combines image-based automation, UI hierarchy access and a web-testing plugin. Its free community tools provide a starting point; enterprises can consider private deployment with pricing determined after requirements are confirmed.

Airtest Project plans and pricing

All plans
Airtest Project community version Free Airtest, Poco and AirtestIDE community tools airtest.doc.io.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026
NetEase Private Cloud Solution Not published Pricing provided after enterprise needs are confirmed Private deployment · Hardware and software options · On-site deployment airtest.doc.io.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on game testing software

Free plan
Yesairtest.netease.com
Automated test execution
Yesairtest.netease.com
Test environments
localairtest.netease.com
Supported game engines
Unity3D, Cocos2Dairtest.netease.com
Target platforms
Android, iOS, Windowsairtest.netease.com

Facts

Purpose
AirtestProject is a UI automation testing solution launched by NetEase Games for games and apps.airtest.doc.io.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026
Image recognition
The Airtest framework uses image recognition for cross-platform automated UI testing.airtest.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026
UI hierarchy
Poco is a UI control recognition framework that supports retrieving UI elements and their hierarchy at runtime.github.com · 29 Sept 2026
Supported targets
Airtest supports Windows, Android, and iOS, while Poco supports Android and iOS native apps and several game engines including Unity3D, cocos2dx, UE4, and Egret.airtest.doc.io.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026
Web testing
The Selenium plugin uses Chrome DevTools Protocol to record and generate Selenium scripts and access web elements.airtest.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026
IDE
AirtestIDE is a cross-platform editor with built-in Airtest and Poco plugins for writing their scripts.airtest.doc.io.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026
Languages
AirtestProject scripts are Python code, and the documentation recommends knowing Python basics.airtest.doc.io.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026
Enterprise lab
Airlab supports test case and script management, task scheduling, cloud reports, and iOS and Android regression and compatibility testing.airtest.doc.io.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026
Integrations
Poco can be integrated into other engines using poco-sdk.airtest.doc.io.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026
Private deployment
NetEase says its private cloud solution deploys the device rack and software platform within the enterprise to protect the privacy of device use and testing processes.airtest.doc.io.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026
Support
The project offers documentation, official Q&A groups, issue submission links, and an official website question channel.airtest.doc.io.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026
Enterprise support
After the private cloud solution is purchased and implemented, NetEase says it provides a dedicated technical support group.airtest.doc.io.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026
Downloads
The AirtestIDE download page lists Windows 64-bit, Windows 32-bit, macOS, and Ubuntu downloads.airtest.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026
Audience
The private cloud solution is aimed at enterprises seeking device clusters, device management, test execution, reporting, and continuous integration.airtest.doc.io.netease.com · 29 Sept 2026

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