Alternatives
Best Percy alternatives in 2026
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Cite this list: Toolradar, best Percy alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/percy
3 direct alternatives to Percy 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
- Storybook is the top alternative to Percy on our list, followed by Applitools and Chromatic.
- 6 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Storybook.
- 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 Percy
Storybook
#1 Top pickBuild and test UI components in isolation
Pricing
Free
4.5 /5 on G2 · 100 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Applitools
#2Visual AI testing for web and mobile apps
Pricing
Free plan
4.3 /5 on G2 · 90 ratings, Sep 2026
Chromatic
#3Visual 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 vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $399/mo | Free plan: Yes | n/a | |
| Price: Free | Free plan: Yes | 4.5 out of 5, from 100 ratings on G2 (100) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 90 ratings on G2 (90) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $179/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 6 ratings on G2 (6) | 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 Percy |
 | Price: $29/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 4,136 ratings across G2 and Capterra (4,136) | Same category as Percy |
 | Price: $9/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.6 out of 5, from 2,311 ratings across G2 and Capterra (2,311) | Same category as Percy |
 | 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 Percy |
 | Price: $99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 1,456 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,456) | Same category as Percy |
Why people consider alternatives to Percy
Percy is a visual testing platform that catches UI bugs before they ship. Automated screenshots compare changes against baselines. Review visual diffs in a collaborative interface.
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 Percy" fit the category but replace Percy less directly.
Percy by the numbers
Toolradar data: Percy's entry paid plan ($399/mo, billed monthly) ranks #35 of 35 for price among the Screenshot Tools tools with a verified entry price and no stated unit, where the median is $9.99/mo. It is listed as an alternative to 12 other tools on Toolradar, ranking #13 of 88 in Screenshot Tools. As of Nov 2026.
| Metric | Percy | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $399/mo, billed monthly | $9.99/mo | #35 of 35 tools with no stated price unit, verified price |
| Free plan | Yes | 76% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 12 tools | 1 | #13 of 88 |
Listed as an alternative to: #13 on 2026-10-16 to #13 on 2026-11-03 (rank among 88 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Screenshot Tools data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Percy by the numbers”, Nov 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 Nov 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 112 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ModHeader | $2/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | tweak | $3/mo, billed yearly |
| 3 | Codewars | $3.33/mo, billed yearly |
| 3 | Fake Filler | $3.33/mo, billed yearly |
| 5 | Horizon3.ai (NodeZero) | $4.17/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 27 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 |
Lowest entry price, flat team 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 11 tools priced as a flat team plan, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pingdom | $16.50/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 2 | Airbrake | $19/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 3 | Docuwriter.ai | $20/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 4 | Bouncer | $25/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 4 | Snyk | $25/mo flat, 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 10 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. 159 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”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Testing & QA statistics.
8 alternatives to Percy
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Percy" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Storybook
100% freeBuild and test UI components in isolation
4.5 /5 on G2 · 100 ratings, Sep 2026
Free
- 2
Applitools
Free planVisual AI testing for web and mobile apps
4.3 /5 on G2 · 90 ratings, Sep 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 3
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
- 4
TestMu AI
Free plan Battle-tested at scaleCross-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 Percy
- 5
BrowserStack
Paid Battle-tested at scaleTest 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 Percy
- 6
Postman
Free plan Battle-tested at scaleAPI 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 Percy
- 7
Codewars
Free plan Battle-tested at scaleCode 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 Percy
- 8
CodeSignal
Paid Battle-tested at scaleAI-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 Percy
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Percy?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Percy are Storybook, Applitools, Chromatic. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Percy?
Yes. Storybook is 100% free (no paid upgrade path) (Build and test UI components in isolation). Freemium tools on this list offer a free tier with paid upgrades; they are not the same as fully free.
Why do people look for Percy alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Percy: 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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