Two leading end-to-end testing frameworks.
| Cypress | Playwright | |
|---|---|---|
| Browsers | Chrome-family + Firefox | All browsers + mobile |
| Language | JavaScript | JS, Python, C#, Java |
| Speed | Good | Faster |
| Parallel testing | Paid | Free |
JavaScript-only team, established Cypress workflows.
Cross-browser testing, cross-language teams, performance matters.
Playwright for new projects. Cypress when existing Cypress suite works.