Microsoft Playwright vs Tricentis Tosca

September 20, 2024 | Author: Michael Stromann
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Microsoft Playwright
Microsoft Playwright enables reliable end-to-end testing for modern web apps.
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Tricentis Tosca
Intelligent test automation software. Tricentis Tosca optimizes and accelerates end-to-end testing of your entire digital landscape. Its codeless, AI-powered approach accelerates innovation across your enterprise by taking the bottlenecks out of testing and the risks out of software releases.

Microsoft Playwright and Tricentis Tosca are both tools used for automated web application testing (in web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge). Both tools include features for API testing. They can be integrated into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and support the parallel execution of test cases to speed up testing processes.

But Microsoft Playwright (released in 2020) is free and open-source tool unlike paid Tosca. It's more suitable for developers and technical testers with strong programming skills and expertise in computer languages (JavaScript, Python, C# and Java).

Tricentis Tosca (2007) is an Austrian software for enterprise teams with a focus on model-based testing and minimal scripting. Its scriptless automation approach makes it easier for non-programmers to create tests. Moreover, it provides AI-features to help. Tosca is a commercial product with premium support.

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Author: Michael Stromann
Michael is an expert in IT Service Management, IT Security and software development. With his extensive experience as a software developer and active involvement in multiple ERP implementation projects, Michael brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his writings. Having previously worked at SAP, he has honed his expertise and gained a deep understanding of software development and implementation processes. Currently, as a freelance developer, Michael continues to contribute to the IT community by sharing his insights through guest articles published on several IT portals. You can contact Michael by email stromann@liventerprise.com