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Cypress
Category: Classic browser automation / E2E testing framework
Cypress is an open-source end-to-end and component testing framework for modern web applications. It runs tests directly inside the browser, giving developers real-time feedback through time-travel snapshots, automatic waiting, and built-in debugging tools. It supports E2E testing, component testing (React, Vue, Angular, Svelte), API testing, and accessibility scanning.
The Cypress App (the local test runner and CLI) is free and open-source under the MIT license. Cypress Cloud, the hosted service for parallel test runs, test replay, flake detection, and analytics, is a paid add-on with a free Starter tier.
License
MIT (Cypress App) | Proprietary (Cypress Cloud)
Pricing
| Plan | Cost | Test Results | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Free | 500 / month | No credit card required |
| Team | $67 / month (billed annually) | 120k / year | Email support, 90-day retention |
| Business | $267 / month (billed annually) | 120k / year | SSO, advanced controls |
| Enterprise | Custom | 1.8M / year | Unlimited users, 180-day retention |
Open-source public projects receive free Cypress Cloud access.
GitHub
- Repository: cypress-io/cypress
- Stars: 50.4k | License: MIT | Latest: v15.18.0
Official Site
Safety / ToS Notes
Cypress is a local test framework. It drives your own browser against your own application. There are no proxy requirements, fingerprint concerns, or platform ToS risks for standard use. Cypress Cloud terms apply if you connect to the hosted service.