Robot Framework
Open-source framework for automating software testing and repetitive business processes
- Also known as
- robot-framework
What is Robot Framework?
Allows you to create automated tests and workflows using keywords, supporting web and mobile applications, APIs, databases, and remote system access.
Robot Framework pricing
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What Robot Framework 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
- Python, Java, and other languages (for library extensions)
- Mocking / stubbing
- -
- Snapshot testing
- -
- Parallel execution
- -
- Code coverage
- -
- Watch mode
- -
- CI integration
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- iOS
- Web
- Android
Integrations (4)
Independently observed- Selenium
- Appium
- Requests
- Slack
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Robot Framework FAQ
Common questions about Robot Framework, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Robot Framework?
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
Is Robot Framework free to use?
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
Is Robot Framework open source?
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.
Robot Framework alternatives
Other testing tools we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- JestA straightforward testing framework for JavaScript projectsmedium · 69%
- PlaywrightA browser automation and testing framework supporting Chromium, Firefox, and WebKithigh · 76%
- pytestPython testing framework emphasizing simplicity with sophisticated scalabilitymedium · 72%
- VitestA Vite-powered testing framework for modern developmentmedium · 70%
- PuppeteerControl browsers programmatically from JavaScriptmedium · 66%
- SeleniumA framework for automating web browser interactionshigh · 76%
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development activity | 61 | 0.12 | 7.3 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 91 | 0.07 | 6.1 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 57 | 0.08 | 4.6 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 46 | 0.08 | 3.8 | ✓ |
| Stars | 77 | 0.03 | 2.5 | ✓ |
| Security score | 43 | 0.05 | 2.3 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 20 | 0.05 | 1.1 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 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 | 84 | mediumsource · 2026-09-08 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 3 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 72% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Languages: Python, Java, and other languages (for library extensions) · Ci integration: Yes · Browser automation: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-10-07 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 4 | mediumsource · 2026-10-07 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Python | highsource · 2026-10-07 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | Apache-2.0 | highsource · 2026-10-07 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
Security
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