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HyperTest vs Step CI
Both stand on integration testing tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial LinuxSelf-hosted
HyperTest focuses on integration tests built from actual traffic and provides trace-backed findings on pull requests. Its self-hosted setup, supported languages, dependency compatibility, and request-based Enterprise pricing are important considerations.
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Free plan Self-hosted
Step CI combines flexible API workflows with local and CI/CD execution. Teams should note the default anonymous CLI analytics setting and that the separate support plan is custom-priced.
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| HyperTest | Step CI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hypertest.co | stepci.com |
| On integration testing tools | #24 of 26 | #20 of 26 |
HyperTest: what it does well
- Replays baseline traces against feature branch code
- Reports findings with traces and reproduction steps
- Covers API, database, queue, and microservice testing
- Supports Node.js and Java
- 14-day trial includes premium features
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Linux is the only listed platform
- Trial extension may require contacting the team
Step CI: what it does well
- Workflow formats include YAML, JSON, and JavaScript.
- Supports REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and SOAP.
- Can run tests in parallel in CI/CD.
- Imports workflows from OpenAPI, Postman, and Insomnia.
What to know first
- Software is self-hosted.
- CLI usage data collection is enabled by default.
- Support Plan pricing is custom.
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