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Galen Framework vs Roborazzi

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

Galen Framework

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Galen combines specification-based responsive layout checks with visual comparisons and reviewable reports. Its manual setup and Java requirement are important considerations, particularly for Windows users.

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Roborazzi

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Roborazzi offers screenshot capture and verification across Android and several Compose environments, with some platform support marked experimental. Its lack of direct Bazel support and cross-platform rendering variation are worth considering.

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The facts

	Galen Framework	Roborazzi
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	galenframework.com	github.com
On visual testing	#2 of 17	#6 of 17

Galen Framework: what it does well

Free under the Apache License, Version 2.0
Checks layouts against user-defined specifications
Supports JavaScript and Java tests
Reports include screenshots and misalignment highlights
Can run through Selenium Grid and listed cloud services

What to know first

Requires Java 1.8 or greater
Installation is manual
Windows has no installer
Windows setup requires adding galen.bat to PATH

Roborazzi: what it does well

Robolectric enables JVM tests without a device or emulator
Gradle tasks record, compare, and verify screenshots
Documents GitHub Actions CI workflows
Accessibility checks library integrates with Roborazzi

What to know first

No direct support for Bazel
iOS capture requires an explicit file path and PNG output
Rendering may differ across operating systems

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