Side by side
Argos vs AyeSpy
Both stand on visual regression testing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Argos provides screenshot comparison plus support for text-based diffs and common testing integrations. Teams should account for screenshot capture being their responsibility and review the plan limits that apply to retention and volume.
Visit Argos Free plan Self-hosted
Choose AyeSpy if you need a free, open-source tool for screenshot based visual checks in builds and can host it yourself. It is most suited to page loading and capture; teams focused on complex journeys such as checkout flows should look elsewhere.
Visit AyeSpyThe facts
| Argos | AyeSpy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | argos-ci.com | github.com |
| On visual regression testing software | #4 of 26 | #8 of 26 |
Argos: what it does well
- Works with Playwright, Cypress, Storybook, and WebdriverIO
- Can diff screenshots and several text-based file types
- Free Hobby plan includes up to 5,000 screenshots
- SDKs and platform are open source and MIT-licensed
What to know first
- The customer's test suite must capture screenshots
- Hobby public links have 30-day retention
- Pro is $100 a month, billed monthly based on usage
AyeSpy: what it does well
- Screenshot differences fail builds and generate reports.
- Scenario settings can adjust captures and page state.
- Amazon S3 storage is supported.
- Branch screenshots can be stored in separate S3 subdirectories.
- Firefox and Chrome are supported browsers.
What to know first
- It is self-hosted.
- Switching contexts to iFrames is not supported.
- Mobile emulation works only with Chrome.
- Complex setup journeys reduce its value.