Cypress
8.4#1 in gui testing softwareFrom $67 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Playwright
6.7#15 in software testing toolsFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Cypress | Playwright |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Cypress Cloud integrates with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Jira. | The MCP server is described as compatible with VS Code, Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, and any MCP client. |
| License | The Cypress App source repository is released under the MIT License. | The Playwright core package metadata lists the Apache-2.0 license. |
Cypress plans
- StarterFree
- Team$67 a month
- Business$267 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Playwright plans
- PlaywrightFree
Pick Cypress if…
Cypress suits developers and teams testing web applications with end-to-end or component tests. Teams using Cypress Cloud can connect test runs to the listed code, communication, and project tools.
Pick Playwright if…
Playwright suits developers building browser tests or automation across several browser engines and programming languages. It also has tools for coding-agent workflows and mobile web emulation.