Alternatives
Best Applitools alternatives in 2026
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3 direct alternatives to Applitools and 5 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Argos is the top alternative to Applitools on our list, followed by Chromatic and Percy.
- 6 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Argos.
- Highest rated: Codewars, 4.7 out of 5 from 1,601 ratings, Oct 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 3 direct
- 6 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Applitools
Argos
#1 Top pickStop visual regressions, not releases, with automated visual testing for Playwright & Storybook.
Starting price
From $100 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.3 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 74 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Chromatic
#2Visual testing for Storybook. Catch regressions automatically
Starting price
From $179 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.3 /5 on G2 · 6 ratings, Aug 2026
Percy
#3Catch UI bugs with automated visual regression testing
Starting price
From $399 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
Applitools vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 90 ratings on G2 (90) | |
| Price: $100/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 74 ratings across G2 and Capterra (74) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $179/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 6 ratings on G2 (6) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $399/mo | Free plan: Yes | n/a | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $15/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.5 out of 5, from 2,577 ratings across SourceForge, G2, Trustpilot and more (2,577) | Same category as Applitools |
 | Price: $29/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 4,136 ratings across G2 and Capterra (4,136) | Same category as Applitools |
 | Price: $9/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.6 out of 5, from 2,311 ratings across G2 and Capterra (2,311) | Same category as Applitools |
 | Price: $3.33/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.7 out of 5, from 1,601 ratings across G2 and Trustpilot (1,601) | Same category as Applitools |
 | Price: $99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 1,456 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,456) | Same category as Applitools |
Why people consider alternatives to Applitools
Applitools applies AI to visual testing. Instead of brittle pixel comparisons, it understands visual layouts and catches real issues while ignoring acceptable variations across browsers and viewports. Cross-browser testing runs in…
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in testing & qa.
The 3 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (testing & QA) with different trade-offs. The 5 tools marked "Same category as Applitools" fit the category but replace Applitools less directly.
Applitools by the numbers
Toolradar data: Its head-to-head comparison pages had 54 visits in the last 30 days, ranking #24 of 112 tools with 20+ compare-page visits in Testing & QA. As of Oct 2026.
- #9 (joint) most-listed alternative in UI/UX Design, out of 441 tools in UI/UX Design. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
- #33 (joint) most-listed alternative in AI & Automation, out of 1101 tools in AI & Automation. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
- #15 (joint) most-listed alternative in Testing & QA, out of 393 tools in Testing & QA. Source: Toolradar data, Oct 2026.
| Metric | Applitools | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | 75% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 27 tools | 2 | #15 of 393 (joint) |
| User rating | 4.3/5 (across the web, 90 ratings) | 4.5/5 | #90 of 119 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 54 visits | 32 | #24 of 112 tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Visitors most often compare Applitools with Testim (last 30 days, Oct 2026).
Listed as an alternative to: #15 on 2026-10-16 to #15 on 2026-10-31 (rank among 393 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All Testing & QA data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Applitools by the numbers”, Oct 2026.
Testing & QA leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Testing & QA tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Oct 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 122 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keploy | $1.58/mo, billed yearly |
| 2 | ModHeader | $2/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | tweak | $3/mo, billed yearly |
| 4 | Codewars | $3.33/mo, billed yearly |
| 4 | Fake Filler | $3.33/mo, billed yearly |
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 26 tools priced per user, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thunder Client | $3/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | GStack | $4/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Codegrip | $5/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | EvalAI | $5/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | Azure DevOps | $6/user/mo, billed monthly |
Most media coverage, last 30 days
Number of distinct articles published in the last 30 days by independent press, blogs and newsletters that mention the tool. A story carried by several outlets counts once; the vendor's own blog, review sites, forums and republishing sites do not count.
Counted among 12 tools mentioned in the last 30 days.
| # | Tool | Articles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GitHub Actions | 4 articles |
| 2 | TestMu AI | 2 articles |
| 3 | Buildkite | 1 article |
| 3 | Burp Suite | 1 article |
| 3 | CircleCI | 1 article |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 141 of 393 Testing & QA tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Testing & QA leaderboards”, Oct 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Testing & QA statistics.
8 alternatives to Applitools
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Applitools" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Argos
Free planStop visual regressions, not releases, with automated visual testing for Playwright & Storybook.
4.3 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 74 ratings, Sep 2026
From $100/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 2
Chromatic
Free planVisual testing for Storybook. Catch regressions automatically
4.3 /5 on G2 · 6 ratings, Aug 2026
From $179/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 3
Percy
Free planCatch UI bugs with automated visual regression testing
From $399/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 4
TestMu AI
Free plan Higher rated by usersCross-browser and AI testing cloud (formerly LambdaTest)
4.5 /5 across SourceForge, G2, Trustpilot and more · 2,577 ratings, Sep 2026
From $15/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Applitools
- 5
BrowserStack
Paid Higher rated by usersTest on real browsers and devices, anywhere
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 4,136 ratings, Sep 2026
From $29/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Applitools
- 6
Postman
Free plan Higher rated by usersAPI platform for building and using APIs
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,311 ratings, Sep 2026
From $9/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Applitools
- 7
Codewars
Free plan Higher rated by usersCode challenges for developers
4.7 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 1,601 ratings, Oct 2026
From $3.33/mo, billed yearly; free plan available
Same category as Applitools
- 8
CodeSignal
Paid Higher rated by usersAI-powered skills assessment for hiring and development
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,456 ratings, Oct 2026
From $99/mo flat, billed monthly
Same category as Applitools
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Applitools?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Applitools are Argos, Chromatic, Percy. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Applitools?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. Argos is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Stop visual regressions, not releases, with automated visual testing for Playwright & Storybook).
Why do people look for Applitools alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Applitools: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in testing & qa. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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