# Applitools vs Cypress

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Cypress

| Attribute | Applitools | Cypress |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 56.9 (56% (medium)) | 70.6 (77% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 126,733 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 51,043 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | - | 5,949,802 |
| adoption.stackoverflow_questions | - | 30,000 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Applitools is an automated testing suite that uses Visual AI technology to detect visual defects and regressions in web and mobile applications. It enables rapid testing across multiple browser and device combinations without writing extensive test assertions, and supports regulatory compliance requirements such as FDA validation for visual elements. It is indexed under Browser Automation Testing.","source":"https://applitools.com","question":"What is Applitools?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Applitools supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://applitools.com","question":"What platforms does Applitools support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Applitools, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://applitools.com","question":"Can Applitools be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 13 integrations for Applitools, including qTest, Jenkins, ServiceNow, Storybook, Cypress, Playwright, Selenium and Cucumber, plus 5 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://applitools.com","question":"What does Applitools integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and ISO 27001 for Applitools. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Applitools not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://applitools.com/blog/visual-regression-regulatory-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does Applitools have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Applitools is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://applitools.com","question":"Where is Applitools available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"An open-source testing framework for JavaScript applications that enables developers to write, run, and debug front-end tests. Supports end-to-end and component testing with a cloud-based service option available. It is indexed under Testing Tools.","source":"https://www.cypress.io/pricing","question":"What is Cypress?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Cypress is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. A commercial or hosted edition starts at $4.40. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.cypress.io","question":"Is Cypress free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Cypress supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.cypress.io/pricing","question":"What platforms does Cypress support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Cypress can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.cypress.io/pricing","question":"Can Cypress be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Cypress, including Jira, GitHub Enterprise and GitLab Enterprise. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.cypress.io","question":"What does Cypress integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for Cypress. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Cypress not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.cypress.io/security","question":"What security certifications does Cypress have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Yes. Cypress is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress","question":"Is Cypress open source?","confidence":0.99},{"answer":"Cypress is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.cypress.io","question":"Where is Cypress available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Enables automated visual regression testing through Visual AI that detects rendering defects and UI changes across multiple browser, device, and platform combinations. Supports both code-based and no-code testing approaches with self-healing capabilities for reliable test maintenance. | A testing platform combining an open-source desktop application with a cloud service for managing test execution, scaling tests across CI environments, and providing real-time insights into test results and application quality. |
| features.capabilities | `{"protocol":"w3c_webdriver","open_source":true,"auto_wait_retry":true,"no_code_recorder":true,"cloud_grid_hosted":true,"real_device_cloud":true,"visual_regression":"ai-perception","codeless_ai_authoring":true,"parallel_test_execution":true,"private_dedicated_cloud":true,"ai_self_healing_locators":true,"ci_cd_integration_breadth":"extensive","visual_regression_testing":true,"manual_interactive_testing":true}` | `{"coverage":true,"languages":"JavaScript/TypeScript","assertions":true,"open_source":true,"ci_integration":true,"cloud_grid_hosted":true,"browser_automation":true,"parallel_execution":true,"ai_self_healing_locators":true,"ci_cd_integration_breadth":"extensive"}` |
| integrations.count | 12 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"qTest"},{"name":"Jenkins"},{"name":"ServiceNow"},{"name":"Storybook"},{"name":"Cypress"},{"name":"Playwright"},{"name":"Selenium"},{"name":"Cucumber"},{"name":"TestNG"},{"name":"JBehave"},{"name":"JUnit"},{"name":"NUnit"},{"name":"MSTest"},{"name":"Slack","category":"chat"}]` | `[{"name":"Jira"},{"name":"GitHub Enterprise"},{"name":"GitLab Enterprise"},{"name":"GitHub","native":true,"category":"source_control"},{"name":"GitLab","native":true,"category":"source_control"},{"name":"Okta","native":true,"category":"identity_management"},{"name":"Azure AD","native":true,"category":"identity_management"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| language.primary | - | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | - | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","summary":"Free tier available; paid subscription plans offered","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://applitools.com","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T11:17:52.931Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free for open-source projects","features":["Basic test execution and storage"],"description":"For non-commercial open-source, public projects","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$799/year","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":799,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$3,199/year","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3199,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing; 30-day free trial available","features":["Unlock all features"],"description":"Custom pricing and features for large teams","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier for open-source projects; paid plans from $799/year billed annually","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.cypress.io/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-15T09:20:57.987Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":799,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":799,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 13 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v16.2.0","date":"2026-10-14T16:27:58Z","type":"stable","version":"v16.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v16.1.1","date":"2026-09-29T18:23:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v16.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v16.1.0","date":"2026-09-15T21:37:56Z","type":"stable","version":"v16.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v16.0.0","date":"2026-09-01T17:27:02Z","type":"stable","version":"v16.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.21.1","date":"2026-08-25T16:56:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.21.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.21.0","date":"2026-08-18T19:47:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.21.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.20.1","date":"2026-08-10T17:56:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.20.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.20.0","date":"2026-08-04T21:53:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.20.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.19.0","date":"2026-07-21T17:46:33Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.19.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.18.1","date":"2026-07-07T17:57:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.18.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.18.0","date":"2026-06-23T17:51:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.18.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.17.0","date":"2026-06-09T16:32:50Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.17.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.16.0","date":"2026-05-26T21:57:32Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.16.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.15.0","date":"2026-05-12T18:02:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.15.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.14.2","date":"2026-04-29T18:39:32Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.14.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.14.1","date":"2026-04-21T17:22:37Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.14.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.14.0","date":"2026-04-16T18:45:31Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.14.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.13.1","date":"2026-04-07T19:41:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.13.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.13.0","date":"2026-03-24T18:20:32Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/cypress-io/cypress/releases/tag/v15.12.0","date":"2026-03-13T17:54:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v15.12.0"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | - | 5.1 |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://applitools.com/blog/visual-regression-regulatory-compliance/ | https://www.cypress.io/security |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=cypress&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Browser Automation Testing)

| Capability | Applitools | Cypress |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Protocol | W3c webdriver | - |
| Headless mode | - | - |
| Auto wait retry | ✓ | - |
| Network interception | - | - |
| Visual regression | AI perception | - |
| No code recorder | ✓ | - |
| AI self healing locators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud grid hosted | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real device cloud | ✓ | - |
| Local tunnel | - | - |
| Ci cd integration breadth | Extensive | Extensive |
| Open source | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T17:44:48.374Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*