Needle
6.4#14 in visual regression testing softwareFree planFree planLinux
VisitNeedle vs Percy
What both publish
| Fact | Needle | Percy |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The README demonstrates a nose test case using Selenium to open a web page and check an element screenshot. | The features page lists GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Storybook, WebdriverIO, and Jenkins integrations. |
| Purpose | Needle tests CSS and other web visuals by comparing screenshots with known good screenshots. | Percy automates visual testing by capturing DOM snapshots and assets, rendering them across browsers, and comparing them with prior snapshots to detect visual changes. |
| Security | GitHub reports that the project has no SECURITY.md policy and no published security advisories. | BrowserStack states that it is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and that this compliance extends to its data centers and platform. |
Needle plans
- NeedleFree
Percy plans
- FreeFree
- Desktop$199 a month
- Desktop & Mobile$599 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Needle if…
Needle suits developers writing Python tests for visual website changes, CSS values, or element positions. It may be useful when Selenium and nose are part of the testing setup.
Pick Percy if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.