Pure Test
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Web Test Runner
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| Fact | Pure Test | Web Test Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The README gives `npm install @igorjs/pure-test --save-dev` as the installation command. | The official installation instructions use npm to add @web/test-runner as a development dependency. |
| License | The repository identifies the project as Apache-2.0 licensed. | The project's GitHub page identifies the repository license as MIT. |
| Project status | The README identifies the project as beta and says its APIs may change. | Modern Web says its code is open source and publicly available on GitHub, with packages published under the @web npm namespace. |
| Purpose | Pure Test is a minimal, zero-dependency, cross-runtime test runner. | Web Test Runner is a test runner for web applications. |
Pure Test plans
- Apache-2.0 open-source softwareFree
Web Test Runner plans
- Open sourceFree
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.
Pick Web Test Runner if…
It suits developers who want to run web application tests across browser engines, locally or through documented remote launchers. Its watch mode and coverage reporting may also help teams working on test feedback and coverage goals.