Cypress
8.4#1 in gui testing softwareFrom $67 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | Cypress | TestCafe |
|---|---|---|
| API testing | The cy.request() command sends HTTP requests and checks status, body, headers and response time without rendering a page. | TestCafe includes server-side API testing capabilities and added an API testing toolkit in version 1.20.0. |
| Automatic waiting | Cypress retries queries and assertions until conditions are met, reducing the need for manually timed waits. | TestCafe waits for page loads, network activity, elements and assertions instead of requiring most manual timeouts. |
| Browser automation | The Cypress App launches and controls real browsers, supporting Chrome-family browsers and Firefox, with WebKit listed as experimental. | The framework runs without WebDriver by using native Chromium automation and a reverse proxy for other browsers. |
| CI integrations | Official CI guidance covers GitHub Actions, CircleCI, GitLab CI, Jenkins and AWS CodeBuild. | Official guides cover AppVeyor, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket Pipelines, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, TeamCity, Travis and cloud-testing combinations. |
| Documentation depth | Documentation includes installation, system requirements, component and end-to-end testing, API concepts, CI setup, plugins, migration guides and troubleshooting FAQs. | The documentation includes guides, API reference, recipes, CI tutorials, best practices, examples, FAQ and troubleshooting support channels. |
| Founded | 2014 | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | Glendale, California, United States |
| Integrations | Cypress Cloud integrates with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Jira. | The CI guide lists AppVeyor, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket Pipelines, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, TeamCity, Travis, BrowserStack, LambdaTest, and Sauce Labs. |
| Latest release | Cypress 16.2.0 was released October 13, 2026 with cy.getByRole() and a mutual-TLS client-certificate regression fix. | GitHub lists version 3.7.6 as the latest TestCafe release, published July 7, 2026. |
| License | The Cypress App source repository is released under the MIT License. | The TestCafe framework is distributed for free under the MIT license. |
| Public API | The Enterprise plan includes a Data Extract API, and Cypress documents experimental run-cancellation API functionality. | Its documented APIs include command-line, test runner, controller, fixture, test, selector, client-function, role, request-hook, plugin and version-logger APIs. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.7 out of 5 from 67 reviews. | 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
Cypress plans
- StarterFree
- Team$67 a month
- Business$267 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
TestCafe plans
- TestCafe frameworkFree
- Personal$20 a month
- Team$50 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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 TestCafe if…
TestCafe suits developers and teams who want browser-based end-to-end testing with JavaScript or TypeScript authoring, or browser recording. Its free runner can serve users who do not need paid Dashboard allowances, while Personal, Team, and Enterprise plans address different team sizes and reporting needs.