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IE NetRenderer vs TestCafe
Both stand on cross-browser testing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2
IE NetRenderer focuses on capturing and comparing website appearance across older Internet Explorer versions. It is free, with donations welcome, and supports both web access and a Firefox extension.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
TestCafe combines browser-based end-to-end testing with API testing and a range of automation features. The free runner has no Dashboard test-run quota, while paid plans add Dashboard limits, reporting, and support options.
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| IE NetRenderer | TestCafe | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Personal: $20 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | netrenderer.com | testcafe.io |
| On cross-browser testing software | #6 of 25 | #2 of 25 |
IE NetRenderer: what it does well
- Checks seven listed Internet Explorer versions.
- Captures run in parallel and in real time.
- Offers screenshot overlay and difference comparisons.
- Allows a delayed capture and a vertical offset.
What to know first
- Java and ActiveX are blocked.
- Requests are logged to prevent abuse.
TestCafe: what it does well
- Free open-source runner under the MIT license
- Runs tests locally or remotely in modern browsers
- Supports concurrent cross-browser runs
- Includes server-side API testing tools
- Runner use has no Dashboard test-run quota
What to know first
- Personal provides community support only
- Personal allows three users and 7,500 test runs
- Team costs $50 per month
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