Cypress vs Playwright
Vignesh A S2 min read
Table of contents
| Feature | Cypress | Playwright |
| Language Support | JavaScript (TypeScript supported) | JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, C# |
| Browser Support | Chrome, Edge, Firefox (Electron internally) | Chrome, Firefox, Safari (WebKit), Edge |
| Cross-Browser Testing | Partial | ✅ Full (including WebKit for Safari) |
| Parallel Execution | Paid in Cypress Cloud | ✅ Built-in (CLI + CI friendly) |
| Mobile Emulation | Limited (via Chrome DevTools) | ✅ Full emulation (devices, geolocation, permissions) |
| Network Interception / Mocking | ✅ Good, but limited in control | ✅ Advanced (fine-grained control, multiple routes) |
| Test Speed | Fast for unit/integration | ✅ Faster for full E2E and multi-browser |
| CI/CD Integration | Easy but full features need Cypress Dashboard | ✅ Open-source and CI-native |
| Shadow DOM Support | ✅ Yes (with config) | ✅ Native |
| Auto-Waiting | ✅ Built-in | ✅ Built-in + smarter heuristics |
| Component Testing | ✅ Built-in | Limited (in progress via third-party) |
| Screenshots/Videos | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (with fine control) |
| Accessibility Testing | Via axe-core plugin | ✅ axe-core can be natively integrated |
| Community & Ecosystem | Mature, strong docs | Growing fast, backed by Microsoft |
| Learning Curve | Beginner-friendly | Slightly steeper (but powerful) |
| Iframe Issue | Has issue in supporting iFrames | Supports iFrames |
| Multiple Tabs and Browsers | Doesn’t support | ✅ Yes |
Migrating from Cypress to Playwright
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