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Puppeteer vs TestCafe

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Puppeteer vs TestCafe
FactPuppeteerTestCafe
LanguageTypeScriptJavaScript
LicenceApache-2.0MIT
Stars96k9.9k
Latestbrowsers-v3.2.7v3.7.7
Last push2026-11-112026-11-11
Release cadenceabout 1 day between releasesabout 71 days between releases
Active contributors53 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace Selenium. Alternatives to Selenium →

    PartialPuppeteerControls Chrome and Firefox through the DevTools protocol and WebDriver BiDi, from JavaScript only.

    PartialTestCafeDrives browsers without WebDriver, with tests in JavaScript or TypeScript only.