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LambdaTest vs Watir: What are the differences?
What is LambdaTest? Perform Cross Browser Testing on 2000+ Real Browsers and Operating System Online. LambdaTest is a cloud-based testing platform and it provides access to a powerful network cloud of 2000+ real browsers and operating system that helps testers in cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility testing.
What is Watir? Selenium abstraction in ruby. Watir, pronounced water, is an open-source (BSD) family of Ruby libraries for automating web browsers. It allows you to write tests that are easy to read and maintain. It is simple and flexible. Watir drives browsers the same way people do. It clicks links, fills in forms, presses buttons. Watir also checks results, such as….
LambdaTest and Watir can be categorized as "Browser Testing" tools.
Some of the features offered by LambdaTest are:
- Selenium Web Automation
- Real-time testing of web app on cloud based desktop and mobile browsers
- Test your locally hosted web app using SSH Tunnel feature
On the other hand, Watir provides the following key features:
- The test scripts are written in Ruby language
- It supports multiple domains and has a test recorder
- It can find elements by its name, index, ID or value.
Pros of LambdaTest
- Pocket friendly pricing17
- Good Performance13
- Integration with Gitlab12
- Integration with Bitbucket12
- Cross browser testing12
- Integration with Jira11
- Great support11
- Integration with GitHub11
- Integration with Trello10
- Clean UI and Easy to use10
- Integration with Slack10
- Integration with Asana10
- Pre-installed developer tools8
- Integration with Hive8
- IE and Edge support8
- Local app testing6
- Multiple Browsers6
- Integration with Teamwork5
- Integration with VSTS5
- Real time testing feature is flawless4
- Selenium automation3
- Faster Speed3
- Up-to-date Browser collection3
- Robust Selenium Grid2
- Real devices2
- 24/7 Customer Chat Support2
Pros of Watir
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Cons of LambdaTest
- Cluttered UI1
- Steep learning curve for new users1
- Limited device support1