Side by side
Capybara vs PageRefresh
Both stand on browser automation tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan
Capybara offers a Ruby DSL for browser-style web application acceptance tests, with driver flexibility and automatic waiting. The default Rack::Test driver has important limits for JavaScript and remote URLs.
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PageRefresh combines scheduled reloading with configurable webpage-change monitoring in a Chrome extension. Its free plan covers core timers and basic alerts, while advanced features are listed under Pro Lifetime.
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| Capybara | PageRefresh | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | Extension |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Pro Lifetime: $7.50, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | teamcapybara.github.io | handancorp.com |
| On browser automation tools | #46 of 62 | #42 of 62 |
Capybara: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Simulated user interaction DSL
- Automatic asynchronous waiting
- Multiple driver support
- Integrations with major Ruby test frameworks
What to know first
- Requires Ruby 3.0.0 or later
- Default driver cannot run JavaScript
- Rack::Test needs a Rack application
- WebKit requires an external gem
PageRefresh: what it does well
- Fixed and random reload timers
- Monitors regions or entire pages
- Multiple keyword alert methods
- Local settings and encrypted webhook URLs
- WCAG 2.1 AA design features
What to know first
- Timers require Chrome and an open tab
- Chrome-restricted pages cannot be injected
- Webhook alerts require a reachable HTTPS endpoint
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