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Robot Framework

Robot Framework is an open-source framework for test automation and robotic process automation.

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#9 of 22
Score
6.3
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What Robot Framework is

Robot Framework is an open-source framework for test automation and robotic process automation. It uses keyword-based, table-style authoring, with reusable higher-level keywords and data-driven test cases for acceptance testing, acceptance test driven development, and behavior driven development. Tests can cover web applications, REST APIs, mobile applications, running processes, and remote systems accessed through Telnet or SSH. Robot Framework produces readable HTML reports and logs, plus XML output for use with build infrastructure. Its library API lets teams create custom test libraries; separately developed options include Browser Library and AppiumLibrary. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with API support also listed. Robot Framework is released under the Apache License 2.0 and is free to use. The project points users to its forum and Slack community for questions and discussion. No security certification or compliance standard is stated in the listed information.

Good

  • Free and open source under Apache License 2.0
  • Supports web, REST API, and mobile testing
  • Creates readable HTML reports, logs, and XML output
  • Custom libraries can be built through its library API

Watch out

  • No security certification or compliance standard is stated
  • No free trial is offered

Who it suits

Robot Framework suits teams building automated tests across web, API, mobile, desktop, or remote-system contexts. Its tabular syntax and extension libraries may also suit users who want reusable test components.

Verdict

Robot Framework offers a free, extensible approach to test automation and robotic process automation, with support for multiple application types and reporting formats. Its listed information does not specify security certifications or compliance standards.

Plans and prices

From Robot Framework's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.

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PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Robot FrameworkFreeOpen source · completely free to use

The facts

Each one read from Robot Framework's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Extensibility
Custom test libraries can be created using its library API, and the project lists separately developed ecosystem libraries such as Browser Library and AppiumLibrary.checked 30 Sep 2026
Integrations
The framework supports testing web applications, REST APIs, mobile applications, running processes, and remote systems via Telnet or SSH.checked 30 Sep 2026
License
Robot Framework is open source software released under the Apache License 2.0.checked 30 Sep 2026
Purpose
Robot Framework is an open source automation framework for test automation and robotic process automation.checked 30 Sep 2026
Reports
It generates readable HTML reports and logs, along with XML-based output files for integration with build infrastructure.checked 30 Sep 2026
Security and compliance
The pages reviewed do not state a security certification or compliance standard for Robot Framework.checked 30 Sep 2026
Support
The project points users to its official forum and Slack community for questions and discussion.checked 30 Sep 2026
Syntax
It uses human-friendly, keyword-based syntax and supports extension through libraries written in Python, Java, and other languages.checked 30 Sep 2026
Test authoring
It provides an easy-to-use tabular syntax, reusable higher-level keywords, and data-driven test cases.checked 30 Sep 2026
Use cases
The framework supports acceptance testing, acceptance test driven development, behavior driven development, and robotic process automation.checked 30 Sep 2026
Who it is for
The Foundation describes Robot Framework as free and open source for everyone, with member organizations funding project maintenance and support.checked 30 Sep 2026

Where it runs

Platforms
The installation instructions cover Linux, Windows, and macOS, and the user guide describes the framework as platform and application independent.checked 30 Sep 2026

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