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Playwright vs Selenium

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Vendor 1
Playwright logo
PlaywrightEnd-to-End Testing

Playwright is an open-source end-to-end testing framework by Microsoft for testing web applications across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit with a single API.

Pricing unavailablePriceNo reviewsRating2020Founded
Vendor 2
Selenium logo
SeleniumTest Automation Frameworks

Open source suite of tools for automating web browsers providing a framework for writing functional tests across all major browsers.

Pricing unavailablePriceNo reviewsRating2004Founded
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Vendor evidence comparison for Playwright, Selenium
Vendor 1
Playwright logo
Playwright
End-to-End Testing

Reliable end-to-end testing for modern web apps.

Vendor 2
Selenium logo
Selenium
Test Automation Frameworks

Selenium automates browsers. That's it!

Overview
CategoryEnd-to-End TestingTest Automation Frameworks
What it isPlaywright is an open-source end-to-end testing framework by Microsoft for testing web applications across Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit with a single API.Open source suite of tools for automating web browsers providing a framework for writing functional tests across all major browsers.
Pricing
PricePricing unavailablePricing unavailable
Pricing modelFreeNot available
Free optionsFree plan, Free trialFree plan, No free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20202004
Team size1,001-5,000 employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersRedmond, WashingtonRemote
Featured clientsMicrosoft, VS Code teams, Web developersNot available

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