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Cucumber.js vs Pure Test

Both stand on javascript testing frameworks. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Cucumber.js

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

Cucumber.js gives Node.js teams a way to connect plain-text Gherkin scenarios to code and check the results. Note that reports published with `--publish` are public and deleted after 24 hours.

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Pure Test

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

Pure Test offers a broad runtime range and CI-oriented CLI features in a free package. Its beta status and lack of isolation, snapshots, and built-in coverage are important tradeoffs.

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The facts

	Cucumber.js	Pure Test
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows	Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	cucumber.io	github.com
On javascript testing frameworks	#1 of 23	#5 of 23

Cucumber.js: what it does well

Free and open source.
Runs feature files from the command line.
Supports continuous integration and parallel execution.
Report plugins show scenario outcomes.
Works with browser automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver.

What to know first

Requires Node.js and npm or Yarn.
Global installation does not work with support files.
Published reports are publicly accessible.
Cucumber.js is not a browser automation tool.

Pure Test: what it does well

Works across Node.js, Deno, Bun, and browsers.
Includes spies, fake timers, and lifecycle hooks.
CLI supports filtering, watching, and sharding.
Deno adapter works with `deno test`.
Free under the Apache-2.0 license.

What to know first

Tests are not isolated.
The project is beta, and APIs may change.
No module mocking, snapshots, or built-in coverage.
No worker isolation or configuration files.

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