Visual Testing using AI

Percy and Applitools are both visual testing tools that can be used to automate the testing of web and mobile applications. They have a number of similarities, but there are also some key differences between the two platforms.

Likenesses

• Both Percy and Applitools use AI-powered visual comparison to identify differences between screenshots of an application.
• Both platforms can be integrated with a variety of CI/CD tools, making it easy to automate visual testing.
• Both Percy and Applitools offer a variety of features for customizing visual tests, such as the ability to define regions of interest and specify tolerance levels.

Discrepancies

• Percy is a cloud-based platform, while Applitools can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud.
• Percy is designed for web and mobile applications, while Applitools can also be used to test PDFs, Word Docs, and other types of documents.
• Percy uses a pixel-based approach to visual comparison, while Applitools uses AI-powered Match Levels to identify differences between screenshots.

Which option would be the most suitable for you to select?

The best choice for a particular application will depend on the specific requirements. If you need a cloud-based platform that is easy to get started with, then Percy is a good option. If you need a platform that can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud and that can test a wider range of documents, then Applitools is a good choice.

What are the pricing and subscription options for Percy and Applitools?

Applitools has 3 pricing editions. A free trial of Applitools is also available.

Percy’s free plan includes 5,000 free monthly screenshots, unlimited users, and unlimited projects. Percy’s paid plans include a fixed number of screenshots depending on the plan. Screenshots usage beyond the included units in your plan will be treated as overage and will be charged at the overage rate.

Here is a table that summarizes the key differences between Percy and Applitools:

Ultimately, the best way to decide which one to use is to evaluate your specific needs and requirements.