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Lettuce vs Reqnroll
Both stand on bdd testing tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWindows
Lettuce links natural-language behavior descriptions to executable Python tests. It offers local BDD tooling with Django support, hooks, scenario selection, and continuous-integration output, while documenting a smaller feature set than Cucumber.
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Free plan WindowsMacLinux
Reqnroll combines Gherkin specifications with several .NET test runners and IDE integrations, while remaining usable without an IDE. The free Community plan is available; teams considering Professional should note the listed annual price and VAT exclusion.
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| Lettuce | Reqnroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Professional: €400 a year |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lettuce.readthedocs.io | reqnroll.net |
| On bdd testing tools | #23 of 30 | #19 of 30 |
Lettuce: what it does well
- Free under GPLv3 or later
- Plain-language scenarios with Python steps
- Gherkin and Cucumber-inspired workflow
- Django hooks and built-in steps
- Subunit output for CI
What to know first
- Fewer features than Cucumber
- Some documented features are unstable
- Runs locally from a shell
- Requires Python installation
Reqnroll: what it does well
- Free Community plan
- Supports NUnit, MsTest, TUnit, and xUnit
- Works on Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Can be used with or without an IDE
What to know first
- Frameworks before .NET 8 are outside Microsoft support
- Professional costs €400 per 10 users per year, excluding VAT
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