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Chromatic
What Chromatic is
Chromatic is a cloud service that scans interface states across browsers to catch visual and functional bugs and support reviewer sign-off. It provides visual, interaction, and accessibility tests, and integrates with Storybook, Vitest, Playwright, and Cypress. Browser testing covers Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. TurboSnap identifies changed tests and can reduce test-run usage costs by up to 80%. Chromatic connects with CI and Git tools, syncs status to CI, and adds a pull-request badge. Build status notifications can go to a designated Slack channel through a webhook. Chromatic reports SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, annual third-party penetration testing, and 99.9% uptime. It says connections are encrypted in transit, databases are encrypted with 256-bit AES at rest, and it does not store or access source code. Builds and snapshots have a guaranteed minimum 12 months of retention on all plans. The Free plan includes 5,000 billed snapshots per month, after which review and testing pause. Starter costs $179 a month; Pro costs $399 a month.
Who it suits
Chromatic suits teams reviewing user-interface changes across browsers and using visual, interaction, or accessibility checks. Its integrations support workflows built around Storybook, Vitest, Playwright, or Cypress.
What it does well
- Tests Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- TurboSnap can reduce test-run usage costs by up to 80%.
- Free plan includes 5,000 billed snapshots monthly.
- Builds and snapshots retain data for at least 12 months.
What to know first
- Free-plan review and testing pause after 5,000 monthly snapshots.
- Starter costs $179 a month.
- Pro costs $399 a month.
Limits
The Free plan includes 5,000 billed snapshots per month; review and testing pause once that allowance is used. It lists Chrome testing, while Starter adds Safari, Firefox, and Edge testing. Starter costs $179 a month.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $179/ month · 35,000 billed snapshots · Equivalent to 175k turbosnaps · Extra billed snapshots $0.008 · Test on Safari, Firefox, Edge | $179 a month |
| Pro | $399/ month · 85,000 billed snapshots · Equivalent to 425k turbosnaps · Custom domain | $399 a month |
| Free | $0/ month · 5,000 billed snapshots · Test on Chrome · Unlimited projects & users · Unlimited collaborators · Git and CI integrations · UI version tracking | On request |
| Enterprise | Custom · Unlimited snapshots · Unlimited turbosnaps · Unlimited accessibility usage · SSO & custom Git integrations · Priority support & SLA · Data retention | On request |
As chromatic.com lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Chromatic website and choose the Free, Starter, Pro, or Enterprise plan.
- Connect a supported tool: Storybook, Vitest, Playwright, or Cypress.
- Use the Chromatic CLI to build and upload Storybook to Chromatic cloud infrastructure.
- Connect CI and Git tools to sync status and show the pull-request badge.
- Configure a Slack webhook for build status notifications if needed.
Verdict
Chromatic brings interface testing and reviewer sign-off together with browser, CI, and Git integrations. Teams should consider the Free plan’s snapshot limit and the listed monthly prices when estimating use.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan is billed at $0 per month and includes 5,000 billed snapshots, Chrome testing, unlimited projects and users, unlimited collaborators, Git and CI integrations, and UI version tracking.
How much do the paid plans cost?
Starter costs $179 a month, and Pro costs $399 a month. Enterprise is listed as custom pricing.
Which browsers does Chromatic test?
Chromatic supports Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge testing. The Free plan lists Chrome; Starter includes Safari, Firefox, and Edge testing.
Which tools does Chromatic integrate with?
It integrates with Storybook, Vitest, Playwright, and Cypress, as well as CI and Git tools. Slack build notifications are available through a webhook.
What security and retention details does Chromatic provide?
Chromatic reports SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and annual third-party penetration testing. It says connections are encrypted in transit, databases use 256-bit AES encryption at rest, source code is not stored or accessed, and all plans retain builds and snapshots for at least 12 months.
Facts from Chromatic's own pages
- Browser testing
- Chromatic supports Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge testing. · chromatic.com, 30 Sept 2026
- CI and Git
- Chromatic integrates with CI and Git tools, syncs status back to CI, and adds a pull-request badge. · chromatic.com, 30 Sept 2026
- CLI
- The Chromatic CLI builds and uploads Storybook to Chromatic cloud infrastructure and can run with Vitest, Playwright, or Cypress. · chromatic.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Data protection
- Chromatic says connections are encrypted in transit, data is stored in 256-bit AES-encrypted databases at rest, and it does not store or access source code. · chromatic.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Enterprise access
- Enterprise customers can use SSO via SAML 2.0 and SCIM provisioning for user management. · chromatic.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Free-plan limit
- Review and testing pause when the Free plan uses all 5,000 included billed snapshots in a month. · chromatic.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Retention
- Chromatic guarantees a minimum of 12 months of data retention for builds and snapshots on all plans. · chromatic.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Security compliance
- Chromatic reports SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, annual third-party penetration testing, and 99.9% uptime. · chromatic.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Slack integration
- Chromatic can post build status notifications to a designated Slack channel through a webhook. · chromatic.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The Enterprise plan includes priority support and an SLA, while the pricing comparison lists chat and email support options. · chromatic.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Supported tools
- Chromatic integrates with Storybook, Vitest, Playwright, and Cypress. · chromatic.com, 30 Sept 2026
- Testing coverage
- Chromatic provides visual, interaction, and accessibility tests for user interfaces. · chromatic.com, 30 Sept 2026
- TurboSnap
- TurboSnap identifies changed tests and can reduce test-run usage costs by up to 80%. · chromatic.com, 30 Sept 2026
- What it does
- Chromatic is a cloud service that scans UI states across browsers to catch visual and functional bugs and supports reviewer sign-off. · chromatic.com, 30 Sept 2026
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