Taiko
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VisitTaiko vs TestCafe
What both publish
| Fact | Taiko | TestCafe |
|---|---|---|
| Browser automation | Taiko automates Chromium based browsers including Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Opera, plus Firefox. | The framework runs without WebDriver by using native Chromium automation and a reverse proxy for other browsers. |
| Installation | Taiko runs on platforms supported by the latest Node.js LTS, including Windows, MacOS and Linux. | The standard installation is through npm, either globally or as a project development dependency; yarn, source builds and npx are also supported. |
| License | The GitHub repository identifies Taiko as MIT licensed. | The TestCafe framework is distributed for free under the MIT license. |
| Purpose | Taiko is an open source Node.js library for testing modern web applications. | TestCafe is a user-friendly end-to-end testing framework and free, open-source test runner for web testing. |
Taiko plans
- Free and open sourceFree
TestCafe plans
- TestCafe frameworkFree
- Personal$20 a month
- Team$50 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Taiko if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick TestCafe if…
TestCafe suits developers and teams who want browser-based end-to-end testing with JavaScript or TypeScript authoring, or browser recording. Its free runner can serve users who do not need paid Dashboard allowances, while Personal, Team, and Enterprise plans address different team sizes and reporting needs.