Cypress is a widely used, free UI test automation tool for websites. The Cypress approach is code-based and browser-based: Tests are developed, executed, analyzed and updated in the browser using JavaScript. Cypress shines with its seamless integration into the Chromium dev tools and the “UX time travel” feature, which allows to rewind and fast-forward through a test run recording like a video.
QF-Test offers broader deployment options, more stable testing over the long term and easier usability, making it an excellent choice for organizations that need a comprehensive testing strategy for web, mobile and desktop applications.
| Cypress | QF-Test | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup and configuration | ||
| Easy setup for non-developers | ❌ | ✅ |
| License | ||
| Open source | ✅ | ❌ |
| Free | ✅ (Commercial add-ons) | ❌ |
| Supported Technologies | ||
| Web applications | ✅ | ✅ |
| Java applications | ❌ | ✅ |
| Windows applications | ❌ | ✅ |
| Android applications | ❌ | ✅ |
| iOS applications | ❌ | ✅ |
| Hybrid applications | ❌ | ✅ |
| Web APIs | ❌ | ✅ |
| PDF documents | ❌ | ✅ |
| Scripting languages | ||
| JavaScript | ✅ | ✅ |
| Groovy | ❌ | ✅ |
| Python | ❌ | ✅ |
| Target Group | ||
| Testers | ❌ | ✅ |
| Developers | ✅ | ✅ |
| Platform support | ||
| Cross-platform | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cross-browser | ✅ | ✅ |
| Supported browser drivers | ✅ CDP | ✅ CDP ✅ Webdriver ✅ Chrome native embedding (CEF) |
| Mobile browsers | ❌ | ✅ |
| Test Development | ||
| Structuring test suites, sets, and cases | ❌ Flat code hierarchy | ✅ Nested tree structure |
| Component identification | ✅ CSS Selectors | ✅ Component nodes ✅ SmartID ✅ CSS Selectors |
| Easy component maintenance | ❌ | ✅ Central maintenance |
| Integrated debugger | ❌ | ✅ |
| Test run log | ❌ | ✅ QF-Test run log, HTML Report, XML Report, JUnit Report |
| Multi-tab interface | ❌ | ✅ |
| Comprehensive Documentation | ✅ | ✅ |
| Advanced Features | ||
| Parallelisation | ❌ (Cloud-only) | ✅ |
| Headless testing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Accessibility testing | ❌ | ✅ |
| On-device testing | ❌ | ✅ Android (iOS coming soon) |
| Support and consulting | ||
| Professional support | ❌ | ✅ |
| Training and consulting | ❌ | ✅ |
| Free webinars | ❌ | ✅ |
Which one fits to my team and our requirements best?
- Instead of an either-or-question we recommend using the benefits of both tools.
Why should I pay for a commercial tool instead of using a freeware tool?
The tool price is only a small part of the test project costs. The main part is the personnel costs, i.e. the effectiveness with which tests can be implemented and maintained is the most decisive factor. This is not taken into account in the pure tool price consideration. In addition, the test tool pays for itself after approximately 3 test cycles.
QF-Test in comparison
Compared to this competing products, QF-Test offers various advantages as a mature tool for test automation.
