Best Browser Automation & Testing (2025)

Ranked picks for browser automation & testing. No "it depends."

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Playwright

Selenium's smarter cousin. Write once, test everywhere, and actually enjoy it.

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#1

Playwright

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Selenium's smarter cousin. Write once, test everywhere, and actually enjoy it.

Pros

  • +Single API for Chromium, Firefox, and WebKit with built-in auto-waiting
  • +Multi-language support (JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, .NET)
  • +Fast and reliable with automatic retries and network interception

Cons

  • -Steeper learning curve compared to simpler tools like Puppeteer
  • -Can be overkill for basic scripting tasks
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The OG web automation tool that makes you feel like a wizard, until you're debugging flaky tests at 2 AM.

Pros

  • +Supports multiple programming languages (Java, Python, C#, JavaScript) for flexible test scripting
  • +Selenium WebDriver provides robust browser automation across Chrome, Firefox, and others
  • +Selenium Grid enables parallel test execution for faster feedback loops

Cons

  • -Tests can be flaky and require significant maintenance due to dynamic web elements
  • -Setup and configuration for advanced features like Grid can be complex and time-consuming
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