Pact
7.5#3 in contract testing toolsFrom $115.42 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitPact vs Specmatic
What both publish
| Fact | Pact | Specmatic |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Pact is a code-first tool for testing HTTP and message integrations with contract tests. | Specmatic transforms API specifications into executable contracts for designing, building, and governing APIs. |
| Support | Pact's official site directs users to documentation, a Slack channel and partner support; PactFlow plans list email support for Team and dedicated account and customer care for Enterprise. | The Open Source plan includes standard open source support, while Enterprise includes dedicated email support with a 24-hour turnaround time. |
Pact plans
- PactFlow StarterFree
- Pact open-source toolingFree
- PactFlow Team (yearly)$115.42 a month
- PactFlow Team (monthly)$127 a month
- PactFlow EnterprisePriced on request
Specmatic plans
- Open Source (Free)Free
- Enterprise Tier — Next 1,000 Seats$20 a month
- Enterprise Tier — Next 500 Seats$30 a month
- Enterprise Tier — Next 250 Seats$40 a month
- Enterprise Tier — 251–500 Seats$40 a month
- Enterprise Tier — First 250 Seats$50 a month
Pick Pact if…
Pact suits development teams that control both the consumer and provider applications and want to test their integration contracts independently. It is generally implemented by developers.
Pick Specmatic if…
Specmatic suits teams that need executable API contracts and testing across listed formats and protocols. The free plan may fit teams seeking the listed core contract-testing features; Enterprise adds governance tools and dedicated email support.