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AegisRunner vs BrowserStack
BrowserStack is a cloud of real browsers and devices — you bring the tests, they provide the targets. AegisRunner generates and runs the suite for you. Many teams use both; which one solo depends on whether the gap is 'no tests written' (AegisRunner) or 'no devices to run on' (BrowserStack).
Side-by-side
| Feature | BrowserStack | AegisRunner |
|---|---|---|
| Primary value | Cloud grid of real browsers + devices | AI generates + runs your regression suite |
| Test creation | Bring your own Selenium / Playwright tests | AI from one URL — no code |
| Auto-heal selectors | No — failed selectors fail the test | Yes — AI repair on locator drift |
| Cross-browser | 3,000+ real browser / OS combinations | Chromium, Firefox, WebKit (cloud) |
| Native mobile | Real devices — you bring the tests | Real iOS & Android devices — tests AI-generated from your build |
| Device fleet breadth | Thousands of device / OS combinations | Curated real-device pool |
| Visual regression | Percy add-on (separate product, paid) | Built-in pixelmatch + review UI |
| A11y / SEO / security | Accessibility add-on (paid); SEO not included | Built-in on every scan |
| Scheduling + alerts | Bring your own CI scheduler | Built-in scheduler, Slack/Discord/Jira |
| Free tier | Free trial only — credit card required | 1 project, 25 pages, no credit card |
| Entry paid plan | ~$29/mo (Live) / $49/mo (Automate) | $9/mo (Starter) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is AegisRunner a BrowserStack alternative?
They overlap but aren't identical. BrowserStack is mostly a cloud of real browsers and devices you run your existing tests against. AegisRunner generates and runs the tests for you. Many teams use both — AegisRunner for AI-generated coverage, BrowserStack for real-device validation.
Do I need both?
Probably not for most teams. AegisRunner now covers native iOS / Android testing on real physical devices too — upload the .apk or .ipa and the AI explores it, writes the tests, and runs them on real hardware. BrowserStack still adds value if you need a very wide device / legacy-browser matrix for manual exploratory testing.
How does pricing compare?
BrowserStack Live (manual) starts at ~$29/mo; Automate (CI) starts at $49/mo with one parallel session. AegisRunner is $9/mo for Starter, $29/mo for Pro, with parallel CI included.
Where does BrowserStack win?
Device-fleet breadth — thousands of physical device and legacy-browser combinations for manual testing. Also: enterprise procurement and SOC 2 maturity. AegisRunner runs on real devices too, but with a curated pool rather than a warehouse.
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