Side by side
BDDX vs Cucumber Open
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.
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Free plan AndroidAPILinux+2
Cucumber Open pairs readable Gherkin specifications with code-backed test steps and reporting options. Consider the public, short-lived report links when deciding how to share test results.
Visit Cucumber OpenThe facts
| BDDX | Cucumber Open | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Grow: $9.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bddtests.com | cucumber.io |
| On bdd testing tools | #8 of 30 | #4 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.
Cucumber Open: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Gherkin keywords support different spoken languages
- Built-in HTML, JSON, and JUnit formatters
- Can run in continuous integration environments
What to know first
- Published reports use public URLs without authentication
- Published reports are deleted after 24 hours
- Report data is stored in US data centers
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