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BDDX vs CoreBDD
Both stand on bdd testing tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
BDDX combines Gherkin test runs, failure summaries, and issue-creation workflows. Compare plan run limits with expected test volume, and note where credentials are stored.
Visit BDDX Free plan Self-hosted
Choose CoreBDD if your C# or .NET project uses xUnit.net and you want behavior-oriented scenarios with Gherkin support. Look elsewhere if you need data-driven tests in the scenario-per-class style, which is not supported yet.
Visit CoreBDDThe facts
| BDDX | CoreBDD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Grow: $9.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bddtests.com | github.com |
| On bdd testing tools | #8 of 30 | #12 of 30 |
BDDX: what it does well
- Tests use Cucumber's Gherkin language.
- Bulk runs can resume from checkpoints.
- Failed tests can create Jira tasks automatically.
- The free plan includes up to 50 runs monthly.
- Grow and Accelerate have listed monthly run bands.
What to know first
- Start is limited to 50 runs per month.
- Scale has no listed plan price.
- Email and Jira API token are saved locally.
CoreBDD: what it does well
- Free, open-source framework with an Apache-2.0 license.
- Supports scenario classes and method-based scenarios.
- Method-based scenarios support xUnit InlineData.
- Optional CLI runs tests with Gherkin-style output.
- Optional library generates Gherkin files from tests.
What to know first
- Class-based scenarios do not support data-driven tests yet.
- Designed for the xUnit.net testing framework.