Side by side
Tape vs Unity Test Framework
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.
Free plan Web
Tape provides a focused test harness with asynchronous test support and TAP output. Teams should account for its default handling of uncaught exceptions and its reliance on companion modules for added functionality.
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Visit Unity Test Framework The facts
| Tape | Unity Test Framework | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | unity.com |
| On unit testing | #26 of 32 | #30 of 32 |
Tape: what it does well
- Runs tests in Node.js and web browsers
- Emits TAP version 13 results
- Supports promises and async-test planning
- Offers a `--no-only` CI option
- Free, open-source, MIT licensed
What to know first
- Uncaught test exceptions cause a crash by default
- Additional features generally require other modules
Unity Test Framework: what it does well
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