Testem
6.3#11 in javascript testing frameworksFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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Web Test Runner
6.9#2 in javascript testing frameworksFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Testem | Web Test Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Browser testing | It can launch real browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, and provides a Headless Chrome launcher. | It can run tests in headless browsers using Puppeteer, Playwright, Selenium, or WebdriverIO. |
| Integrations | The README describes use with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and TeamCity. | The docs describe using the Playwright launcher with GitHub Actions via Microsoft's Playwright Action. |
| License | The repository identifies the project as MIT licensed. | The project's GitHub page identifies the repository license as MIT. |
| Purpose | Testem runs JavaScript tests in real desktop browsers, Node, Chrome, or a configured launcher. | Web Test Runner is a test runner for web applications. |
Testem plans
- TestemFree
Web Test Runner plans
- Open sourceFree
Pick Testem if…
Testem suits JavaScript developers who want to run tests in real browsers or Node.js, including as part of a CI workflow. It may also fit projects using one of its supported test frameworks or preprocessors.
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.