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Appetize vs BrowserStack Live
Both stand on device farm software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Appetize offers browser-based virtual device sessions, debugging features, and test automation for iOS and Android apps. The free tier is limited, and uploaded iOS apps must meet its Simulator-build requirement.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
BrowserStack Live supports manual website testing across real devices, browsers, and private development environments. Its free trial is limited, and annual paid plans start at $12.50 a month for Freelancer.
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| Appetize | BrowserStack Live | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $59 a month | Freelancer: $12.50 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | appetize.io | browserstack.com |
| On device farm software | #1 of 26 | #2 of 26 |
Appetize: what it does well
- Runs native iOS and Android apps in a browser.
- Includes debugging tools such as logs and network monitoring.
- Supports Playwright and AppRecorder automation.
- Offers a free plan with monthly minutes.
- Lists a 99.9% uptime Service Level Agreement.
What to know first
- Does not provide real devices.
- Free sessions are limited to three minutes.
- iOS uploads must be Simulator builds; IPA files are unsupported.
- Paid plans charge $0.06 per minute after included minutes.
BrowserStack Live: what it does well
- Access to real desktop and mobile devices.
- Tests newer and older browser versions.
- Supports internal and staging sites behind firewalls.
- Devices and desktop VMs are wiped after each session.
What to know first
- Free trial is limited to 30 minutes.
- Trial access to browsers is limited.
- Freelancer costs $12.50 a month billed annually.
- Live is a manual testing platform.
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