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HeadSpin vs pCloudy

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

HeadSpin

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HeadSpin combines broad testing coverage with access to devices and SIMs across many locations. Check plan limits, deployment needs, and integration constraints before choosing a tier.

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pCloudy brings device and browser coverage, automation, and performance monitoring into one testing platform. Compare the plan’s test capacity and deployment option with your team’s requirements before choosing.

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The facts

	HeadSpin	pCloudy
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	CloudTest Lite: $49 a month	Manual Testing — Browser Cloud (1 parallel test, annual): $182 a year
Plans published	3	10
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	headspin.io	pcloudy.com
On device farm software	#10 of 26	#14 of 26

HeadSpin: what it does well

Physical devices and real SIMs span 60+ locations in 50+ countries.
Covers functional, performance, network, API, UX, media/DRM, and security testing.
Reports more than 130 experience and performance KPIs.
Hosted, on-prem, and third-party-managed deployment options.
Free trial is available.

What to know first

No free plan.
CloudTest Lite includes one user and 40 hours monthly.
Private or on-prem deployments may have integration limitations.

pCloudy: what it does well

Access to 5,000+ real Android and iOS devices.
Covers 3,500+ browser and OS combinations.
Offers public, private, and on-premise deployment.
Lists integrations including Appium and Jira.
Free trial is available.

What to know first

No free plan.
Starts at $19/mo.
Plans above 10 parallel tests require contacting sales.
15- and 20-test plans use custom pricing.

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