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PHPUnit vs ScalaTest
Both stand on unit testing. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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PHPUnit offers a broad set of test assertions, organization options, and reporting formats for PHP projects. Check the PHP 8.4 requirement before choosing the current stable major version.
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ScalaTest provides a broad set of test styles, assertions, matchers, and integrations for Scala and Java code. Teams using Scala 3 should note the stated SuperSafe plugin compatibility limit.
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| PHPUnit | ScalaTest | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | phpunit.de | scalatest.org |
| On unit testing | #9 of 32 | #13 of 32 |
PHPUnit: what it does well
- Free to download as a PHAR or install with Composer.
- Supports data providers, dependencies, stubs, and mocks.
- Coverage reports are available in HTML and JSONL.
- Can repeat or retry flaky tests.
- Documentation covers multiple supported versions.
What to know first
- PHPUnit 13 requires PHP 8.4 or later.
- The end-of-life date for PHPUnit 13 is undetermined.
ScalaTest: what it does well
- Free, open-source software under Apache 2.0.
- Supports Scala, Scala.js, Scala Native, Dotty, and Java.
- Includes parameterized cases and parallel execution.
- Offers property-based checks and extensive matcher coverage.
- Dependency instructions cover sbt and Maven.
What to know first
- Built-in mocks are not included.
- SuperSafe Community Edition does not support Scala 3.x.
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