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Cypress vs WebdriverIO
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| Fact | Cypress | WebdriverIO |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 51k | 9.8k |
| Latest | v16.1.1 | v10.0.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 10 days between releases | about 6 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 19+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 47 commit authors 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.
Full replacementWebdriverIODrives browsers over WebDriver and WebDriver BiDi from JavaScript and TypeScript.
Cypress
unsigned The latest release, v16.1.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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WebdriverIO
unsigned The latest release, v10.0.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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