Cypress
JavaScript testing framework for automated browser testing
- Vendor
- Cypress.io
- Also known as
- cypress-io
Available worldwide · Popular in: US
What is Cypress?
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.
Cypress pricing
Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.
From $67/month. Free tier available. 30-day free trial of Enterprise features.
Starter
FreeFree plan for teams starting with Cypress
- users
- 50
- prompt_execs
- 100/month
- test_results
- 500/month
- data_retention
- 30 days
- Parallelization
- Test Replay
- Project Analytics
- Cloud MCP
Team
For growing teams optimizing their test suite quality
- users
- 50
- prompt_execs
- 9k/year
- test_results
- 120k/year
- data_retention
- 90 days
- Parallelization
- Test Replay
- Project Analytics
- Cloud MCP
- Flake Detection
- Flaky Test Analytics
- Jira Integration
- Email Support
Business
For businesses improving their quality and efficiency at scale
- users
- 50
- prompt_execs
- 24k/year
- test_results
- 120k/year
- data_retention
- 90 days
- Parallelization
- Test Replay
- Project Analytics
- Cloud MCP
- Flake Detection
- Flaky Test Analytics
- Jira Integration
- Email Support
- Spec Prioritization
- Auto Cancellation
- GitHub Enterprise
- GitLab Enterprise
- SSO
Enterprise
Contact salesFor organizations with custom needs at enterprise scale
- users
- Unlimited
- prompt_execs
- 60k/year
- test_results
- 1.8M/year
- data_retention
- 180 days
- Parallelization
- Test Replay
- Project Analytics
- Cloud MCP
- Flake Detection
- Flaky Test Analytics
- Jira Integration
- Email Support
- Spec Prioritization
- Auto Cancellation
- GitHub Enterprise
- GitLab Enterprise
- SSO
- Enterprise Reporting
- Data Extract API
- Premium Support
- Enterprise Roadmap
- Technical Consultant
What Cypress does
The capabilities that matter for testing tools, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Test types
- -
- Browser automation
- ✓
- Built-in assertion library
- ✓
- Languages
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- Mocking / stubbing
- -
- Snapshot testing
- -
- Parallel execution
- ✓
- Code coverage
- -
- Watch mode
- -
- CI integration
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- macOS
- Web
- Linux
- Windows
- Cloud / SaaS
- Self-hosted
Integrations (7)
Independently observed- GitHub•
- GitLab•
- Okta•
- Azure AD•
- Jira
- GitHub Enterprise
- GitLab Enterprise
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Cypress FAQ
Common questions about Cypress, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Cypress?
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
Is Cypress free to use?
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
What platforms does Cypress support?
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
Can Cypress be self-hosted?
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
What does Cypress integrate with?
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
What security certifications does Cypress have?
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
Is Cypress open source?
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.
Where is Cypress available?
Cypress is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.
Source: https://www.cypress.io
Cypress alternatives
Other testing tools we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- JestJavaScript testing framework with integrated assertions and code coveragemedium · 70%
- PlaywrightCross-browser automation library for building reliable tests and scriptshigh · 77%
- pytestA Python testing framework that simplifies writing tests and scales to complex testing scenariosmedium · 73%
- Vitestmedium · 70%
- SeleniumAutomated web browser control for testing and task automationhigh · 77%
- PuppeteerA JavaScript library for automating and testing web browsersmedium · 68%
Compare Cypress
Side by side against other testing tools, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for Cypress, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package downloads | 89 | 0.17 | 15.4 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 87 | 0.10 | 8.6 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 63 | 0.12 | 7.6 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 85 | 0.08 | 6.8 | ✓ |
| Developer Q&A activity | 80 | 0.08 | 6.4 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 93 | 0.07 | 6.2 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 35 | 0.09 | 3.0 | ✓ |
| Stars | 89 | 0.03 | 2.9 | ✓ |
| Security score | 52 | 0.05 | 2.8 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 50 | 0.05 | 2.7 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 45 | 0.05 | 2.4 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 22 | 0.05 | 1.2 | ✓ |
| Price level | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 100 | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 8 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 65% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript · Assertions: Yes · Open source: Yes · Ci integration: Yes · Cloud grid hosted: Yes · Browser automation: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 5 | mediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | TypeScript | highsource · 2026-09-10 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-09-10 · 99% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | mediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 50% |
Pricing
Release
Reliability
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Status page | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-05 · 60% |
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure policy | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-05 · 60% |
| Gdpr | Yes | highsource · 2026-08-05 · 75% |
| Iso27001 | Yes | highsource · 2026-08-05 · 75% |
| Scorecard | 5.2 | highsource · 2026-09-10 · 90% |
| Vulnerabilities | Count: 0 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=cypress&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 0 | highsource · 2026-08-26 · 90% |
| Trust center | https://www.cypress.io/security | mediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60% |
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