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Cypress vs TestCafe
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| Fact | Cypress | TestCafe |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 51k | 9.9k |
| Latest | v16.1.1 | v3.7.6 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 10 days between releases | about 88 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 19+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Selenium. Alternatives to Selenium →
PartialCypressRuns inside the browser, tests in JavaScript only.
PartialTestCafeDrives browsers without WebDriver, with tests in JavaScript or TypeScript only.
Cypress
unsigned The latest release, v16.1.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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TestCafe
✓ signed The latest release, v3.7.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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