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Cypress vs Testim

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Cypress

JavaScript end-to-end and component testing framework with a free open-source app and a paid Cypress Cloud…

4.4$67/mo

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Testim

AI-powered test automation platform from Tricentis that creates tests from natural-language descriptions, uses AI locators to…

4.0Not listed

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Not comparable

    Not comparable: Testim does not list a price

  • Free plan

    Cypress

    Only Cypress has one

  • Higher rating

    Cypress

    4.4 against 4.0

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Coding tools

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Compared onCypressTestim
Our rating4.4Better4.0
Starts at$67/moNot listed
Free planYesBetterNo
CategoryCodingCoding
PlansFrom $67/moSee pricing
Key features
  • Cypress Studio natural-language test generation
  • Self-healing tests through AI
  • AI-powered insights on test failures in Cypress Cloud
  • Cloud MCP integration for AI coding assistants
  • Free open-source test runner
  • AI creation of tests from natural-language descriptions
  • Custom locators built with AI and machine learning
  • Self-healing tests that adapt as the app changes
  • Coverage for web, mobile and Salesforce applications
  • Backed by Tricentis
Pros
  • Open-source app is free to use
  • Published prices and AI usage limits for every cloud plan
  • Large developer base and community
  • Self-healing reduces test maintenance when the interface changes
  • Free trial available before talking to sales
  • Covers web, mobile and Salesforce in one tool
Cons
  • AI features are capped by monthly or yearly prompt executions
  • JavaScript-focused, so teams in other languages need other tools
  • Business plan costs $267 a month before on-demand overage
  • No published prices, and third parties describe sales-gated annual contracts
  • Customer results are the vendor's own case-study figures
  • Aimed at teams with QA staff more than solo developers
CompanyCypress.ioTricentis

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Cypress better than Testim?

In our reviews Cypress scores 4.4 and Testim scores 4.0. The better pick depends on the job. Cypress: JavaScript end-to-end and component testing framework with a free open-source app and a paid Cypress Cloud that adds AI test generation from natural-language prompts, self-healing tests and AI insights on failures. Testim: AI-powered test automation platform from Tricentis that creates tests from natural-language descriptions, uses AI locators to find elements and self-heals tests as an app changes.

Which is cheaper, Cypress or Testim?

Cypress: from $67/mo. Testim: see pricing.

Do Cypress and Testim have free plans?

Only Cypress has a free plan.

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