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What both publish
| Fact | Karma | Pure Test |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Karma runs on Node.js, is distributed as an npm package, and the installation guide recommends installing it locally in the project. | The README gives `npm install @igorjs/pure-test --save-dev` as the installation command. |
| License | Karma is released under the MIT license. | The repository identifies the project as Apache-2.0 licensed. |
| Purpose | Karma runs JavaScript tests in multiple real browsers and reports results to developers. | Pure Test is a minimal, zero-dependency, cross-runtime test runner. |
Karma plans
- KarmaFree
Pure Test plans
- Apache-2.0 open-source softwareFree
Pick Karma if…
Karma may suit developers who want to run JavaScript tests locally, in multiple browsers, on file changes, or in a CI server. Its stated focus is low-level unit testing.
Pick Pure Test if…
Pure Test may fit JavaScript developers who need a small runner across several runtimes and want CLI features such as sharding or file watching. Its limits matter for teams that require isolation, snapshot tests, built-in coverage, or module mocking.