# Jasmine vs Robot Framework

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Jasmine

| Attribute | Jasmine | Robot Framework |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 64.7 (71% (medium)) | 54.9 (43% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 7 | 84 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 846,026 | 2,593 |
| adoption.github_stars | 15,819 | 11,872 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 685,673 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A testing framework for writing and running JavaScript tests in browsers and Node.js environments. Features a straightforward syntax and does not modify how code loads or executes. It is indexed under Testing Tools.","source":"https://jasmine.github.io/","question":"What is Jasmine?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Jasmine is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://jasmine.github.io/","question":"Is Jasmine free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Jasmine supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://jasmine.github.io/","question":"What platforms does Jasmine support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Jasmine 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/jasmine/jasmine","question":"Is Jasmine open source?","confidence":0.99}]` | `[{"answer":"Open source automation framework for test automation and robotic process automation (RPA). Features human-friendly syntax using keywords and supports extending through libraries in Python, Java, and other languages. It is indexed under Testing Tools.","source":"https://robotframework.org","question":"What is Robot Framework?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Robot Framework is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://robotframework.org","question":"Is Robot Framework free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Robot Framework is published under the Apache-2.0 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/robotframework/robotframework","question":"Is Robot Framework open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| description.long | A testing framework for writing and running JavaScript tests in browsers and Node.js environments. Features a straightforward syntax and does not modify how code loads or executes. | Open source automation framework for test automation and robotic process automation (RPA). Features human-friendly syntax using keywords and supports extending through libraries in Python, Java, and other languages. |
| features.capabilities | `{"mocking":true,"languages":"JavaScript, TypeScript","assertions":true,"browser_automation":false,"parallel_execution":true}` | `{"languages":"Python, Java, and other languages (for library extensions)","ci_integration":true}` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | Python |
| license.spdx | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://jasmine.github.io/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T23:00:38.163Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://robotframework.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-16T21:31:59.193Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 13 | 17 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| security.scorecard | 4 | 4.2 |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=jasmine-core&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=robotframework&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Testing Tools)

| Capability | Jasmine | Robot Framework |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Test types | - | - |
| Browser automation | ✗ | - |
| Built-in assertion library | ✓ | - |
| Languages | JavaScript, TypeScript | Python, Java, and other languages (for library extensions) |
| **Isolation** |  |  |
| Mocking / stubbing | ✓ | - |
| **Techniques** |  |  |
| Snapshot testing | - | - |
| **Performance** |  |  |
| Parallel execution | ✓ | - |
| **Insight** |  |  |
| Code coverage | - | - |
| **DX** |  |  |
| Watch mode | - | - |
| **Ops** |  |  |
| CI integration | - | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-11T23:36:45.676Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*