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BrowserStack Live vs TestingBot
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 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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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5
TestingBot combines browser and device testing with framework, CI and API options. Review the included testing time and billing terms, since runs pause after the monthly allowance is reached.
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| BrowserStack Live | TestingBot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Freelancer: $12.50 a month | Live: $20 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | browserstack.com | testingbot.com |
| On mobile app testing software | #2 of 32 | #9 of 32 |
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.
TestingBot: what it does well
- Supports real iOS and Android devices.
- Lists eight testing frameworks.
- Automated runs can execute in parallel.
- Public REST API and webhooks are available.
- Plans include 24x7 support via email, chat and Slack.
What to know first
- Tests stop when monthly testing time is used.
- Enterprise supports private cloud, not on-premise deployment.
- Paid plan terms include different annual and monthly prices.
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