cypress
Fast, easy and reliable testing for anything that runs in a browser.
At a glance
What the data shows
Cypress carries no subscription fee, making it a $0 entry point into testing frameworks.
cypress is among the highest-rated options we track, scoring 4.5 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, cypress has seen one of the faster-growing options tracked here, up roughly 1712% across 4 years.
of the 3 metrics we track, cypress comes out ahead on 2.
cypress dates back to 2015, making it one of the more established names in testing frameworks.
Adoption trend
cypress vs. Testing Frameworks average
| Feature | cypress | Testing Frameworks average |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 51,017 | 15,367 |
| Forks | 3,592 | n/a |
| Popularity score | 4.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
Strengths & watch-outs
Strengths
- Comes out ahead on github stars — 51,017 against a category average of 15,367.
- Popularity score leads the category average: 4.5 / 5 vs. 3.8 / 5.
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
Common questions
Is cypress free to use?
Yes — cypress is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is cypress good? What's its rating?
cypress scores 4.5 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Testing Frameworks category average of 3.8.
How many people use cypress?
cypress has roughly 51.0K users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 15.4K.
When was cypress founded?
cypress was founded in 2015, making it 11 years old.
Is cypress growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
Ready to see cypress for yourself?
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