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Chromatic vs SmartUI
Both stand on visual regression 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 Web
Chromatic brings interface testing and reviewer sign-off together with browser, CI, and Git integrations. Teams should consider the Free plan’s snapshot limit and the listed monthly prices when estimating use.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
SmartUI combines baseline comparisons with tools for reducing noisy diffs and investigating changes. The free tier has limited build history, while the paid plan is billed annually and sets screenshot volume with the plan.
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| Chromatic | SmartUI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $179 a month | SmartUI Visual Regression: $199 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | chromatic.com | testmuai.com |
| On visual regression testing software | #11 of 26 | #15 of 26 |
Chromatic: what it does well
- Tests Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- TurboSnap can reduce test-run usage costs by up to 80%.
- Free plan includes 5,000 billed snapshots monthly.
- Builds and snapshots retain data for at least 12 months.
What to know first
- Free-plan review and testing pause after 5,000 monthly snapshots.
- Starter costs $179 a month.
- Pro costs $399 a month.
SmartUI: what it does well
- Supports eight listed testing frameworks.
- Can compare Figma designs with live interfaces.
- Branch-aware baselines align across branches and CI/CD.
- Free plan includes 2,000 lifetime screenshots.
What to know first
- Free plan has one month of build history.
- Paid visual regression is $199 a month, billed annually.
- No free trial is listed.
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