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The Best Playwright Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives2 free · 6 open source

Looking for something like Playwright? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 6 are open source.

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Playwright automates browser testing for web apps, scripts, and AI agents.

PricingNot confirmed
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux

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1Voice Lab —Yes—
2Skyvern —Not statedWeb
3Markdown Web Browser —Not stated—
4Budibase —Not statedWeb
5Darkly —Not statedWeb
6onUI —Yes—
7Novu —Not statedWeb
8IWE —Yes—
9Front-End Checklist —Not statedWeb
10Selenium —Not statedWeb
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onUI

github.com/onllm-dev/onUIOpen source
Also covers ai agents and developer tools · open source

onUI lets users annotate web interfaces and export structured context for AI agents.

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IWE

github.com/iwe-org/iweOpen source
Also covers ai agents and developer tools · open source

IWE turns Markdown files into a queryable knowledge graph with editor, command-line, and agent memory tools.

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open

github.com/sindresorhus/openOpen source
Also covers developer tools · open source

Open URLs, files, or executables from command-line tools and scripts with the cross-platform open package.

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PM2

pm2.keymetrics.io
Also covers developer tools

PM2 manages Node.js processes with features including load balancing, reloads, startup scripts, and monitoring.

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What is the best alternative to Playwright?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Playwright are Voice Lab, Skyvern, and Markdown Web Browser.
Is there a free alternative to Playwright?
Yes. DevToys and SpeedVitals are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Playwright?
Yes: Voice Lab, onUI, IWE, and open.

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