Playwright
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What both publish
| Fact | Playwright | Selenium |
|---|---|---|
| Browser support | One API drives Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit. | Official documentation covers Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari browser capabilities. |
| Languages | Playwright is available for TypeScript, Python, .NET, and Java. | The main project supports client bindings for .NET/C#, Ruby, Java, Python, and JavaScript. |
| License | The Playwright core package metadata lists the Apache-2.0 license. | Selenium code and documentation are released under the Apache License 2.0 with Software Freedom Conservancy as copyright holder. |
| Purpose | Playwright enables web automation for testing, scripting, and AI agents. | Selenium is a suite of tools for automating web browsers, primarily for testing web applications. |
Playwright plans
- PlaywrightFree
Selenium plans
- SeleniumFree
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.
Pick Selenium if…
Selenium suits teams that need browser automation for web application testing, including those writing tests in its supported client languages. It also fits teams seeking distributed test execution or a browser-based recording tool.