Applitools vs Ghost Inspector vs Percy

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Applitools

54
162
+ 1
15
Ghost Inspector

65
115
+ 1
22
Percy

108
177
+ 1
35
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Pros of Applitools
Pros of Ghost Inspector
Pros of Percy
  • 3
    Visual AI is 99.9999% accurate
  • 2
    Augments any testing framework - easy to implement
  • 2
    AI & ML eliminate false positives (vs. pixel-based))
  • 2
    Test against multiple browsers, viewports, and devices
  • 2
    Fast cross-browser test execution
  • 2
    Increase test coverage - finds functional & visual bugs
  • 1
    Reduce test code & locators
  • 1
    Visual AI is 5.8X more efficient
  • 3
    No code required
  • 3
    Runscope integration
  • 3
    Simple test editor
  • 2
    Screenshot comparison
  • 2
    Videos of every test run
  • 1
    Primarily focus on functional testing
  • 1
    Easy to use API enables remote control
  • 1
    Data-Driven testing
  • 1
    Minimal effort to migrate to another tool like Selenium
  • 1
    Partials and Variables enable fast test creation
  • 1
    30-40 in-parallel tests for cheap
  • 1
    Detailed Documentation
  • 1
    Supports end to end testing with Runscope
  • 1
    Extensive Integrations available
  • 0
    Scheduling tests
  • 0
    Licensed but cheaper compared to other tools
  • 0
    Email notification and Alerts
  • 7
    5K free snapshots per month
  • 2
    Test against multiple browsers, viewports, and devices
  • 2
    Visual AI is 99.9999% accurate
  • 2
    Mobile browsers
  • 2
    Build Sequencing
  • 2
    Individual Snapshot History
  • 2
    Real Mobile Devices
  • 2
    Fast cross-browser test execution
  • 2
    Collaborative Visual Reviews
  • 2
    Responsive Visual Testing
  • 2
    1 year build history
  • 2
    Automatic Browser Upgrades
  • 2
    Cross-browser support
  • 2
    Unlimited users
  • 2
    Advanced Comparison Sensitivity

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Cons of Applitools
Cons of Ghost Inspector
Cons of Percy
  • 2
    Lot of bugs
  • 2
    Problems with integration
  • 2
    Documentation not clear
  • 2
    Cannot do well with low res images
  • 2
    Mismatched image test results
  • 2
    Ambiguous
  • 2
    Colours with small contrast diff are not identified
  • 0
    Load & Performance testing
  • 0
    Flash Support inside browser
  • 0
    Support Cross-device testing (device, web)
  • 0
    Crazy expensive unless you use it a LOT

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What is Applitools?

Applitools delivers the next generation of test automation powered by AI assisted computer vision technology known as Visual AI. Visual AI helps Developers, Test Automation Engineers and QA professionals release high-quality web and mobile

What is Ghost Inspector?

It lets you create and manage UI tests that check specific functionality in your website or application. We execute these automated browser tests continuously from the cloud and alert you if anything breaks.

What is Percy?

Catch visual bugs in static & dynamic UI components with Percy. Ensure your website’s UI reliability in dynamic environments. Detect and resolve bugs at speed for each component across browsers and viewports.

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