WebdriverIO
One framework to test every platform your users are on
Ranked #5 in Open-source test automation tools, and on 1 more ranking.
WebdriverIO is an open source test automation framework for web, mobile and desktop applications. It provides a single API to test browsers, native apps, hybrid apps and desktop software.
At a glance
| Best for | teams using coding agents for test automation |
From WebdriverIO's own website.
Company facts
| Social profiles | X, YouTube |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- API
- Integrations
- Mobile app
What stands out
The product automates through W3C standards like WebDriver and BiDi.
“WebdriverIO automates through WebDriver and WebDriver BiDi, the W3C standards every browser vendor ships.”WebdriverIO, own website
The product offers all features for free with no paid tiers.
“Every feature is free”WebdriverIO, own website
How it ranks
WebdriverIO is ranked 5th of 10 in Open-source test automation tools (Lister Score 86.0) and 10th of 10 in Best browser testing platforms (Lister Score 80.0).
#5 in Open-source test automation tools · Lister Score 86.0
WebdriverIO is a next-generation browser and mobile automation test framework for Node.js. It serves as an all-in-one solution for web app development.
Leverages native browser APIs for developer tool integrations.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 14; buying information on its own site 12.
“Next-gen browser and mobile automation test framework for Node.js”WebdriverIO, own website
“We are an open source project with a strong commitment to transparency and community governance.”WebdriverIO, own website
| Rank | Open-source test automation tools | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perforce Zend | 92.0 |
| 2 | Cypress | 90.0 |
| 3 | AppVeyor | 88.0 |
| 4 | BuildBuddy | 88.0 |
| 5 | WebdriverIO | 86.0 |
| 6 | Deno | 82.0 |
| 7 | Cubenest | 78.0 |
| 8 | Taiko | 78.0 |
| 9 | Galen Framework | 76.0 |
| 10 | Selenium | 76.0 |
#10 in Best browser testing platforms · Lister Score 80.0
Offers all features for free with no paid tiers.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 12; buying information on its own site 8.
“End-to-end and component tests in real browsers Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge through WebDriver and WebDriver BiDi”WebdriverIO, own website
| Rank | Best browser testing platforms | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghost Inspector | 100.0 |
| 2 | Applitools | 98.0 |
| 3 | Sauce Labs | 98.0 |
| 4 | TestingBot | 98.0 |
| 5 | Cypress | 92.0 |
| 6 | BrowserStack | 90.0 |
| 7 | Chromatic | 86.0 |
| 8 | Percy | 86.0 |
| 9 | Playwright | 80.0 |
| 10 | WebdriverIO | 80.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does WebdriverIO rank on Lister?
WebdriverIO is ranked 5th of 10 in Open-source test automation tools (Lister Score 86.0) and 10th of 10 in Best browser testing platforms (Lister Score 80.0).