Best Visual Regression Testing Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Diffy is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Happo and Percy. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Happo. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Screenshotbot at $0.01/mo.
When interface changes need review, visual regression testing software can help teams compare captures and examine visual differences. Compared on visual diff modes and cross-browser capture, these entries offer useful criteria for judging how changes are represented across browsers. Browser count and CI/CD integrations add context about testing coverage and setup; approval workflow and project limits are also listed. Free plans and paid-from pricing help with cost comparisons. Diffy, Happo and Percy are among the named options, alongside SmartUI and BackstopJS. Weigh the listed browser coverage, integrations and review workflow against how your team checks visual changes.
26 visual regression testing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
12 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DiffyWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $67/mo | 6.6 | |
| 2 | HappoWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $149/mo | 6.6 | |
| 3 | PercyWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $199/mo | 6.6 | |
| 4 | SmartUIWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $199/mo | 6.6 | |
| 5 | BackstopJSMac · Linux · Self-hosted | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 6 | Frontend Regression ValidatorWeb · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | ScreensterWeb · Windows · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $25/mo | 6.5 | |
| 8 | ArgosWeb · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $100/mo | 6.4 | |
| 9 | ChromaticWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $179/mo | 6.4 | |
| 10 | AyeSpySelf-hosted | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 6.3 | |
| 11 | ScreenshotbotWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | $0.01/mo | 5.8 |
| 12 | LokiWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 5.5 | |
| 13 | Sauce Labs Cross-Browser TestingWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | $39/mo | 5.4 |
| 14 | VizzyWeb · Linux · Self-hosted | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 15 | RoborazziWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 16 | Visual Regression TrackerWeb · Self-hosted · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 17 | Applitools Ultrafast GridWeb · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $667/mo | 5.2 |
| 18 | LastestWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 19 | SnapDiffWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 20 | WatchlightWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 21 | reg-suitNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 22 | TestivAI OSSNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 23 | Galen FrameworkNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 24 | jest-image-snapshotSelf-hosted | One bar | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 5.0 | |
| 25 | NeedleNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
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Questions about this list
Which visual regression testing software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Diffy is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 6.6. Happo is second and Percy third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Screenshotbot has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.01/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.