Side by side
LightBDD 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.
Choose LightBDD if you want a free, locally run framework for readable behavior driven tests and your development setup matches its listed runtimes and test integrations. Its reports and Visual Studio tooling support test authoring and review. Look elsewhere if Gherkin support is required.
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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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| LightBDD | Reqnroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Professional: €400 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | reqnroll.net |
| On bdd testing tools | #15 of 30 | #19 of 30 |
LightBDD: what it does well
- Free under the BSD 2-Clause License.
- Supports parameterized steps and shared scenario context.
- Tracks step progress and execution time.
- Generates HTML, XML, or plain text reports.
- Integrates with NUnit, xUnit, Microsoft Test Framework, Fixie, and TUnit.
What to know first
- Gherkin support is not provided.
- Execution is local.
- No free trial is listed.
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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