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Appetize vs Maestro
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 AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Maestro offers local, desktop and hosted ways to author and run mobile and web UI tests. Its Chromium-only web support and per-device Cloud pricing are key limits to weigh.
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| Appetize | Maestro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $59 a month | Cloud: $250 per device a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | appetize.io | maestro.dev |
| On device farm software | #1 of 26 | #3 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.
Maestro: what it does well
- Human-readable YAML flows for writing tests.
- CLI runs locally and can execute tests in CI.
- Studio offers screen inspection and an embedded emulator.
- Cloud provides parallel runs, video, logs and flake detection.
- Seven-day Cloud trial requires no credit card.
What to know first
- Web testing is beta and Chromium-only.
- Web locale and screen dimensions are preset.
- Cloud starts at $250 per device per month.
- Privacy notice allows personal information processing in other countries.
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