| Criteria | Playwright | Cypress | Selenium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser Support | Supports multiple browsers including Chromium, Firefox, WebKit. | Primarily focused on Chromium-based browsers (Chrome/Edge). | Supports various browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari. |
| Programming Language | Supports multiple languages (JavaScript, Python, C#, Java). | Primarily JavaScript. | Supports multiple languages (Java, Python, C#, Ruby, etc.). |
| Architecture | Async, single-page application (SPA) support, cross-browser. | Async, mainly designed for modern web applications. | Uses the WebDriver protocol for browser interaction. |
| Parallel Execution | Supports parallel execution across multiple browsers. | Limited parallel execution capabilities. | Supports parallel execution for distributing tests. |
| Cross-Browser Testing | Provides good support for cross-browser testing. | Focused on Chromium-based browsers; limited cross-browser. | Offers cross-browser testing across various browsers. |
| Installation and Setup | Requires additional setup for browsers and language bindings. | Easy installation with minimal dependencies. | Requires browser drivers and setup for different languages. |
| Community and Support | Growing community with good support from Microsoft. | Active community; strong support for common use cases. | Well-established community and extensive online resources. |
| Documentation | Comprehensive documentation with examples. | Clear and detailed documentation. | Extensive documentation and support from the Selenium project. |
| Popularity | Gaining popularity, especially for cross-browser testing. | Widely adopted for front-end testing. | Long-established as a standard for web application testing. |
| Test Runner | Playwright Test for test execution and automation. | Cypress Test Runner for test execution. | Selenium WebDriver for browser automation. |
| GUI Interaction | Provides capabilities for GUI interactions and automation. | Limited support for non-browser GUI interactions. | Primarily designed for browser automation; limited GUI. |
Note: The choice between Playwright, Cypress, and Selenium depends on project requirements, team expertise, and specific testing goals. Each tool has its strengths and considerations, and selecting the most suitable one involves evaluating these factors in the context of your testing needs.
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