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Browserling vs Selenium
Both stand on browser 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 AndroidAPIExtension+5
Browserling combines cross-browser website checks with mobile, responsive, and private-site testing. The free option provides a way to open a URL remotely, while paid plans add capabilities such as SSH tunnels, team management, and enterprise access controls.
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Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+4
Selenium offers browser automation through WebDriver, IDE and Grid, with no listed price. Anyone deploying Grid should account for its default lack of authentication and restrict external access.
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| Browserling | Selenium | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $9 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 9 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | browserling.com | selenium.dev |
| On browser testing software | #4 of 34 | #1 of 34 |
Browserling: what it does well
- Tests across six listed browser families.
- Supports Android and iOS mobile testing.
- SSH tunnels reach private and local sites.
- Sessions run in isolated virtual machines.
- Free sandbox and free plan available.
What to know first
- Starter is limited to Windows 10, Chrome, and Edge.
- Live API starts at $99 a month.
- Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.
Selenium: what it does well
- Free browser automation suite
- WebDriver supports local and remote browsers
- Five language binding options
- Grid distributes tests across machines
- IDE supports recording in Chrome, Firefox and Edge
What to know first
- Grid has no authentication by default
- Latest Opera driver functionality is unsupported
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