Side by side
Hspec vs QUnit
Both stand on unit testing. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
Hspec brings specification-style examples together with property checks and HUnit compatibility. Its discovery convention and threaded setup are worth accounting for when configuring a project.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
QUnit covers browser, server, and worker JavaScript testing, with reporting, fixture isolation, and extension options. Check its ESM compatibility requirements against the Node.js and browser versions you use.
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| Hspec | QUnit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hspec.github.io | qunitjs.com |
| On unit testing | #14 of 32 | #10 of 32 |
Hspec: what it does well
- Free Haskell testing framework
- Expectations cover equality, predicates, and exceptions
- Integrates with QuickCheck, SmallCheck, and HUnit
- Can generate test-driver boilerplate
- Runner supports filtering and rerunning failures
What to know first
- Supported language is Haskell
- Automatic discovery expects `Spec.hs` files and a top-level `spec` binding
- Parallel execution requires a threaded runtime setup
QUnit: what it does well
- Runs in browsers, Node.js, SpiderMonkey, and Web Workers.
- Browser releases have no runtime dependencies.
- Resets DOM fixtures after each test.
- Supports plugins and custom assertions.
- Browser runner can rerun selected tests or modules.
What to know first
- QUnit 3 ESM requires Node.js 18+.
- ESM browser support lists minimum browser versions.
- Project work is done by volunteers.