# Robot Framework

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/robot-framework
- **Category:** Testing Tools
- **Homepage:** https://robotframework.org
- **Also known as:** robot-framework
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08T22:06:58.273Z

## vioscaleAI score

**54.9 / 100**, confidence 43% (low). Computed 2026-09-08.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| capabilities | 28.9 | 0.083 | 2.4 | ✓ |
| repo_stars | 76.9 | 0.033 | 2.5 | ✓ |
| integrations | 0 | 0.053 | 0 | - |
| dependent_projects | 56.9 | 0.08 | 4.6 | ✓ |
| dev_activity | 60.7 | 0.12 | 7.3 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 90.6 | 0.067 | 6.1 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.087 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.173 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 42 | 0.053 | 2.2 | ✓ |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0 | - |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-16, [verify at source](https://robotframework.org). Independently observed._

Open source · Free tier

## About

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.

_Independently observed._

## Capabilities

_The capabilities that matter for Testing Tools. "-" = undocumented, not absent._

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

## Release history

| Version | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| [v7.5rc1](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.5rc1) | 2026-09-04 | prerelease |
| [v7.5b1](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.5b1) | 2026-07-17 | prerelease |
| [v7.4.2](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.4.2) | 2026-03-03 | stable |
| [v7.4.1](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.4.1) | 2025-12-23 | stable |
| [v7.4](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.4) | 2025-12-12 | stable |
| [v7.4rc2](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.4rc2) | 2025-12-09 | prerelease |
| [v7.4rc1](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.4rc1) | 2025-12-09 | prerelease |
| [v7.4b2](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.4b2) | 2025-11-08 | prerelease |
| [v7.4b1](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.4b1) | 2025-10-07 | prerelease |
| [v7.3.2](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.3.2) | 2025-07-04 | stable |
| [v7.3.1](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.3.1) | 2025-06-16 | stable |
| [v7.3](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.3) | 2025-05-30 | stable |
| [v7.3rc3](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.3rc3) | 2025-05-21 | prerelease |
| [v7.3rc2](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.3rc2) | 2025-05-19 | prerelease |
| [v7.3rc1](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases/tag/v7.3rc1) | 2025-05-08 | prerelease |

_… and 5 earlier release(s)._

## Security & compliance


Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=robotframework&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality.

## FAQ

### 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](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](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.

_Source: [https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework)._


## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://robotframework.org) | 2026-08-16 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.model | commercial | [link](https://robotframework.org) | 2026-09-08 | 40% (low) |
| pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://robotframework.org) | 2026-08-16 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.transparent | yes | [link](https://robotframework.org) | 2026-08-16 | 60% (medium) |

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 84 | [link](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/pulse) | 2026-09-08 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.dependent_repos | 2,593 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Frobotframework%2Frobotframework) | 2026-09-08 | 85% (high) |
| adoption.github_stars | 11,872 | [link](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | Python | [link](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | [link](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework) | 2026-09-08 | 95% (high) |

### release

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| release.cadence_days | 17 | [link](https://github.com/robotframework/robotframework/releases) | 2026-09-08 | 70% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.scorecard | 4.2 | [link](https://api.securityscorecards.dev/projects/github.com/robotframework/robotframework) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=robotframework&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=robotframework&per_page=100) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### content

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | [link](https://robotframework.org) | 2026-09-10 | 72% (medium) |

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