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Hypothesis vs Jasmine
Both stand on unit testing frameworks. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIExtensionWeb
Hypothesis combines contextual annotation with education features and LMS connections. Personal use is free, while institutional plans add capabilities and support options; local PDF annotation is limited to desktop and laptop devices.
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Jasmine provides browser and Node.js testing options, with configurable runners and customization tools. Check its rolling platform support and the karma-jasmine adapter limitation if either affects your setup.
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| Hypothesis | Jasmine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Web | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hypothesis.readthedocs.io | jasmine.github.io |
| On unit testing frameworks | #7 of 32 | #3 of 32 |
Hypothesis: what it does well
- Personal accounts and collaboration are free.
- Supports web pages, PDFs, EPUB, video, VitalSource, and JSTOR.
- Integrates with five named learning management systems.
- Annotations can sync with LMS gradebooks.
- Includes private groups and education analytics.
What to know first
- Locally saved PDFs cannot be annotated on mobile.
- Free package includes self-service support only.
Jasmine: what it does well
- No external dependencies in jasmine-core.
- Standalone browser distribution needs no web server.
- Supports ES modules and CommonJS in Node.
- Custom reporters, matchers and randomized spec order.
What to know first
- Older platforms may lose support in minor releases.
- Unmaintained karma-jasmine adapter depends on jasmine-core 4.x.
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