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An Efficient and Reliable Visual Testing Tool.
October 24, 2023

An Efficient and Reliable Visual Testing Tool.

Ken Tolembek | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

Enterprise

Overall Satisfaction with BrowserStack

In my current role at Coursera, we rely on BrowserStack Percy for efficient visual testing. It offers pixel-perfect visual reviews, ensuring UIs appear and function correctly across different devices and screen sizes. At my previous company, Acquire, we used BrowserStack for every e2e testing across web and mobile platforms. Despite a higher price for running parallel tests, BrowserStack's top-notch features justified the cost. The tool notably expedites testing processes, saving valuable development time. It consistently ensures that applications work as intended on all platforms, delivering high-quality user experiences irrespective of the device or OS used. BrowserStack, though pricey, is a worthy investment for thorough e2e testing.
  • Percy for visual testing.
  • Percy's integration with our development workflow.
  • The dashboard presents visual changes systematically.
  • Percy can be on the pricier side.
  • Visual testing.
  • Percy simplifies visual testing by highlighting even the smallest changes and integrating smoothly into existing workflows.
  • Percy

Do you think BrowserStack delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with BrowserStack's feature set?

Yes

Did BrowserStack live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of BrowserStack go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy BrowserStack again?

Yes

Well-Suited for Cross-Browser Testing: In scenarios where you are developing a web app, and you want to ensure its compatibility with a wide range of browsers (and their versions). Mobile Application Testing: With the rise of mobile traffic, it's crucial to ensure your application runs smoothly on various mobile devices. BrowserStack provides a comprehensive set of real mobile devices for Android and iOS, offering an actual device cloud to run your tests. Parallel Testing: In cases where speed is a priority to reduce the total test execution time, BrowserStack is a perfect fit. It allows simultaneous tests to be run in different environments, speeding up your testing pipeline significantly. Less Appropriate for Budget Constraints: BrowserStack comes with a higher price tag, especially for parallel testing. Simple Web Applications: For a simple website or app that has a single version and doesn't need extensive cross-browser or device compatibility checks, investing in BrowserStack might be unnecessary.