Playwright Pricing
Plans and cost breakdown for 2026
Completely Free
Open source and free
by Microsoft · Testing
Is Playwright Worth It?
What You Get
- + Cross-browser testing support including Chrome
- + Firefox
- + Safari
- + and Edge
- + Auto-wait functionality eliminates flaky tests
- + Fast execution with parallel testing capabilities
- + Excellent debugging tools and trace viewer
- + Strong TypeScript support and IntelliSense
What to Watch Out For
- - Steeper learning curve for beginners
- - Limited mobile testing capabilities compared to dedicated mobile testing tools
- - Larger resource footprint than some alternatives
- - Relatively newer tool with smaller community compared to Selenium
Testing Pricing Comparison
| Tool | Pricing Model | Starting Price | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playwright (this tool) | Free | Open source and free | Microsoft |
| ACCELQ | Paid | Custom pricing; free trial available | ACCELQ |
| Applitools | Freemium | Free tier available; paid plans custom-priced (small teams roughly from $200/month) | Applitools |
| AskUI | Freemium | Free / Developer plan from ~€49/month; Agent Hub and Enterprise tiers (contact sales) | AskUI |
| Autify | Freemium | Free (Aximo, 2,000 one-time credits); Core $99/month, Team $450/month (annual) | Autify |
| BlinqIO | Freemium | Free Starter plan (create/execute up to 5 test cases) + 14-day trial; Pro $250/scenario; Enterprise custom (SSO) | BlinqIO |
| BrowserStack | Freemium | Free tier available, paid plans from $29/month | BrowserStack Inc. |
| Codacy | Freemium | Free for open source; paid Team plans from ~$18-21/user/month | Codacy |
| FinalRun | Freemium | Free / open-source CLI; bring-your-own AI provider API key (you pay your model provider directly for token usage) | FinalRun |
| Functionize | Paid | Custom enterprise pricing (est. $30k–$100k+/year); no free trial | Functionize |
| Gatling | Freemium | Free (open source); Enterprise Basic from €89/month, Team from €356/month | Gatling Corp |
Pricing FAQ
How much does Playwright cost?
Playwright uses a free pricing model. Plans start at Open source and free.
Does Playwright have a free plan?
Yes, Playwright is completely free to use.
Is Playwright worth the price?
Playwright offers cross-browser testing support including chrome and firefox. However, consider that steeper learning curve for beginners. Compare with alternatives to find the best value for your needs.
What are cheaper alternatives to Playwright?
Check our alternatives page for Playwright to find more affordable options in the Testing category.
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