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Beta Family vs BrowserStack Live
Both stand on mobile app 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 AndroidiPhoneWeb
Beta Family provides a structured way to recruit testers, distribute apps, and collect feedback across supported mobile platforms. The free Starter plan has fewer app and segmentation options than paid plans, which start at $49/mo.
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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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| Beta Family | BrowserStack Live | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Growing: $49 a month | Freelancer: $12.50 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | betafamily.com | browserstack.com |
| On mobile app testing software | #1 of 32 | #2 of 32 |
Beta Family: what it does well
- Find testers using age, gender, nationality, and device filters.
- Tests can be public or private.
- Reports can be read online or downloaded as CSV.
- iOS tests sync directly with TestFlight.
What to know first
- Starter plan covers one app.
- Starter has no segmentation or tasks.
- Tests are limited to 3–21 days.
- Service does not warrant uninterrupted or secure availability.
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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