No. 6 of 34 ·Browser Testing Software

Browsersync

Windows · Mac · Linux

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Browsersync is ranked #6 of 34 in browser testing software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Browsersync plans and pricing

All plans

Browsersync Free Free and open source · Apache 2.0 License browsersync.io · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on browser testing software

Free plan: Yes
Live browser testing: Yes

Best Browsersync alternatives

See all 20

Two bars TestCafe Free tier No. 1$20/mo6.8 Two bars CloudQA Free tier No. 2$11,999/mo6.6 Two bars DiffiCat Free tier No. 3Free6.6 Two bars Percy Free tier No. 4$199/mo6.6 Two bars Selenium Free tier No. 5Free6.6 Two bars Happo Free tier No. 7$149/mo6.5

The record

Purpose: Browsersync synchronizes browser testing across pages, devices, and browsers to reduce repetitive manual tasks.
Live reload: It updates connected browsers as project files such as HTML, CSS, and images change.
Interaction sync: Scroll, click, refresh, and form actions can be mirrored between browsers during testing.
Network throttling: It can test a website over a slower connection, including when devices are connected to Wi-Fi.
Server modes: For static sites Browsersync can start a mini-server, and for dynamic sites it can proxy an existing local server.
Controls: Browsersync can be controlled through its browser-based UI or command line, with customizable sync settings.
Integrations: The maker lists Grunt, Gulp, and other Node.js projects as integration options.
Gulp integration: The Gulp guide says no official Gulp plugin is needed because projects can require the module and use its API.
Grunt integration: The Grunt guide provides an official plugin for incorporating Browsersync into a development workflow.
API: The API can be used to create a Node.js program for local development or to integrate Browsersync with other tools.
License: The maker describes Browsersync as an open-source project available under the Apache 2.0 License.
Runtime requirement: Browsersync is a Node.js module installed through npm.
Usage limit: The Grunt guide says Browsersync is designed to be used alongside regular watch tasks such as SASS or LESS compilation, not as their replacement.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Browser Testing Software in 2026#6 of 34

Is Browsersync yours?

Claim it for free: prove the domain, then correct facts, plans and screenshots. An editor reviews every change.

Claim it free Promote Browsersync

Sources

browsersync.io· checked 4 Oct 2026
browsersync.io/docs/gulp· checked 4 Oct 2026
browsersync.io/docs/grunt· checked 4 Oct 2026
browsersync.io/docs/api· checked 4 Oct 2026